My Modern Met

August 21, 2019

‘Archidoodle’ Activity Book Helps Aspiring Architects Get Their Plans on Paper

When you were a kid, did you love completing puzzles and following prompts? If so, you've probably enthusiastically embraced the recent adult activity book trend. From a fun field guide to a pop-up planetarium, nostalgic authors are crafting age-appropriate books with a hands-on twist. While many of these books aim to keep you busy or help you relax, some let you follow your artistic aspirations, like Archidoodle.

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DIY

August 20, 2019

22 Contemporary Quilt Patterns to Add a Stylish Touch to Your Cozy Home

Have you ever wanted to make a quilt?

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Drawing

August 20, 2019

Dreamy Illustrations Explore Human Emotion and Our Connection to Nature

London-based Spanish illustrator Helena Perez Garcia creates dream-like, visual stories that communicate complex feelings and human connection with nature.

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Style

August 20, 2019

Futuristic ‘Black Squid Jacket’ Mimics the Color-Changing Skin of a Squid

Squids are among the few animals in the world that can change the color of their skin in the blink of an eye. The remarkable transformation helps them to camouflage among their environment to become nearly invisible and safe from predators, but they can also make themselves bright and colorful to stand out when they need to.

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Portrait Photography

August 20, 2019

Interview: Photographer Debunks the “Crazy Cat Lady” Stereotype with Over 300 Portraits

The “crazy cat lady” is one of modern culture’s most enduring stereotypes.

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Animals

August 19, 2019

Here’s the Right Way to Hold Your Cat, According to a Helpful Vet

Have you ever wondered if you're carrying, picking up, or even petting your cat properly? If so, you're not alone.

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Architecture

August 19, 2019

100-Square-Foot Tiny Vacation Home Packs a Massively Relaxing Getaway

A vacation home doesn't have to be massive to be a relaxing getaway. The 100-square-foot Galiano 100 tiny house is a prime example of how clever design and a gorgeous location is all you need. Kris and Ali, a newly engaged couple, wanted to create a place that could be shared with their family and friends.

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Photography

August 19, 2019

Interview: Underwater Photographer Spends Over 30 Years Documenting Marine Life in Black and White

Award-winning underwater photographer Christian Vizl has been inspired by the ocean since childhood.

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Painting

August 19, 2019

Vibrant Swirling Landscapes Look Like They’re Painted by a Modern-Day Van Gogh

Los Angeles-based artist James R. Eads modernizes Impressionism with his surreal, nature-inspired works.

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Drawing

August 19, 2019

10 Different Types of Drawing Styles You Can Try Right Now

Drawing is the foundation of so many creative practices, from architects to fashion designers to animators and artists. Using a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, the opportunities for self-expression are endless. And by using different drawing techniques, it's incredible to see just how many different ways there are to sketch. There are innumerable drawing styles to be studied and explored, each one conveying a different final product.

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