Drawing
June 11, 2020

Artist Reimagines Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ With Modern-Day Human-Like Characters

Disney princesses have received several makeovers in the past—debuting as fashionable millennials, glamorous femme fatales, and empowered career women—and now, the characters from The Lion King (1994) have gotten their own magical transformation. Designer and illustrator Marco (known as Marco the Artist on Instagram) has spent his extra quarantine time reimagining Simba, Mufasa, and their companions as humanlike characters.

Read Article

Drawing
June 10, 2020

Artist Uses Real Pressed Flowers to Create Delicate Animal Illustrations

British artist Helen Ahpornsiri brings whole new meaning to botanical illustration with her incredible artwork made from pressed flowers and leaves. Her delicate compositions depict the diversity of the natural world, from mammals and birds to insects and sea creatures. Using real flowers, petals, stems, and leaves, Ahpornsiri responsibly forages her materials from her own garden and local nature spots.

Read Article

Creative Products
June 8, 2020

DIY Book Nook Kits Invite You to Assemble Iconic Literature’s Beloved Worlds

Whether it's whimsical bookmarks or superhero bookends, there are dozens of creative reading accessories to add to your library. One of the best decorative pieces to spruce up your shelf space is a book nook. This type of three-dimensional space-filler often resemble a dollhouse or diorama and transforms the gap between two books into a portal to an imaginary world.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.