Painting
February 2, 2020

Artist With Migraines Creates Kaleidoscopic Paintings to Show How She Sees the World

Boston-based artist Bethany Noël Murray has found a way to channel her migraines into painting. The series, entitled Migraines in Nature, explores the sensory overload that accompanies the condition, including the ocular disturbances called “auras.” By viewing these kaleidoscopic landscapes—distorted by migraines—the artist hopes people will find unexpected joy in the natural world around them. Before pursuing art, Murray studied biochemistry at Reed College for two years.

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Astronomy
January 31, 2020

This Is the Most Detailed Photo of the Sun’s Surface That’s Ever Been Taken

We all know that the Sun is essential for life on Earth, but there's still a lot we're learning about the star at the center of our solar system. And thanks to new technology, we're now able to get an even better glimpse of the Sun. In a newly released image from the National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope it's possible to see the Sun's surface closer than ever before.

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Resources
January 30, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Horse Head From 3 Different Angles

Almost everyone remembers going through a “horse phase.” Whether it was sparked by a live encounter or from watching animal documentaries, it often leads to magical reveries of your own horse companion. So, why not put those fantasies to paper and practice drawing the horse of your dreams? In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of drawing a horse head from three different angles—profile, three-quarter, and from the front.

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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.