Painting
April 27, 2019

This Step-by-Step Tutorial Shows You How to “Grow” Watercolor Flowers on Paper

The beauty of blooms have inspired artists for centuries. Flowers are a popular subject for painting, and they transcend media and artistic movements. No matter how they are depicted, image makers are compelled to record their captivating beauty on paper, canvas, and beyond. While you might be thinking that only trained artists should be painting, that’s simply not true. Learning how to paint flowers is available for anyone to learn, no matter their skill level.

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Funny
April 24, 2019

Twitter Thread Proves Jeff Goldblum’s Outfits Pair Perfectly with Pop Tarts

Jeff Goldblum is a man of many talents. Known for his stellar acting and dapper good looks, he has another ability that was previously hiding in plain sight. Comedy writer Rachel Clayton has pointed out that Goldblum is a pro at matching his sartorial choices with Pop Tart flavors. That’s right—it seems that the tasty treats could be outfit inspiration for the quirky Hollywood actor.

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Environment
April 23, 2019

Couple Spends 20 Years Planting an Entire Forest and Animals Have Returned

Nearly 30 years ago, Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado returned from East Africa, where he was on location documenting the horrors of the Rwanda genocide. Following this traumatizing project, Salgado was to take over his family's sprawling cattle ranch in Minas Gerais—a region he remembered as a lush and lively rainforest. Unfortunately, the area had undergone a drastic transformation; only about 0.5% was covered in trees, and all of the wildlife had disappeared.

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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.