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.

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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.

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Art History
June 7, 2020

How John James Audubon Completely Changed the Way We Look at ‘Birds of America’

Birds have long been a source of fascination for artists, but perhaps no artist has had more of an influence on this world than John James Audubon. At the turn of the 19th century, French-born Audubon would make his way to America as an 18-year-old boy. He would then spend his life engrossed with his love of birds to create one of the most epic books of all time, The Birds of America.

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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.