Street Art
November 21, 2018

These “Negative” Murals Only Reveal Themselves When Colors Are Inverted

Colombian artist Sepc is known for his figurative aerosol art and graffiti lettering, but it's a new technique that is making waves. The artist was looking for a way to reinvent himself when he decided to experiment with painting in “negative.” The results are pieces of art that can only be fully appreciated when “developed” into a “positive” image.

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Technology
November 20, 2018

This Life Changing iPhone Keyboard Trick Makes Fixing Typos Way Easier

The iPhone is packed with helpful features that make using it a little easier. But as it turns out, many of us are unaware of such useful tricks. Luckily, food blogger Krissy Brierre-Davis recently shared one that has the internet stunned. In a tweet, she uploaded a screenshot of the iPhone keyboard in the Messages app. The typed text revealed a very simple and helpful trick.

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Resources
November 19, 2018

What Type of Paper Should You Use? Let Our Guide Help Find What’s Right for Your Art

When it comes to creating art, the types of supplies you use are important. Having dedication and talent allows you to produce the vision you have in your head, but the right tools will help you see it through. We’ve written before about the best colored pencils, markers, acrylic, and oil paints that professionals love. But you can’t forget about paper.

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Installation
November 18, 2018

Icelandic Artist Creates Colorful Immersive Art Installations Using Hair

Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir, also known as Shoplifter, uses something unusual to create her colorful art installations—hair. Using both synthetic and real hair, she creates giant fantasy landscapes and sculptures that are at once whimsical and mesmerizing. Braided, molded, brushed, and even melted, hair is layered together to create dynamic artwork that radiates energy. Her fascination with hair began as a child when she saw her grandmother store one of her cut-off braids in a drawer.

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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.