Photography
January 10, 2019

Lexar Introduces World’s First 1TB SDXC Memory Card

Lexar is banking on bigger being better with its newly announced 1TB SDXC memory card. This is great news for photographers and filmmakers looking for a professional memory card that will grant them increased storage and less fumbling with multiple cards. Though other companies have announced memory cards this big, Lexar is the first to actually have one hit the shelves.

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Drawing
January 10, 2019

Stunning Black and White Illustrations Will Fill Your Soul with the Art of Nature

Greek graphic designer and illustrator Meni Chatzipanagiotou creates beautiful, nature-inspired ink drawings that are full of captivating details. Hand-drawn using black Micron pens and other fine-liners, Chatzipanagiotou’s subject matter ranges from fantastical landscapes and enchanting forest scenes to decorative typography and animals. The talented artist doesn’t always draw on traditional 2D surfaces such as paper though—she often adorns wood slices and even eggs with her mesmerizing motifs.

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Resources
January 9, 2019

Interview: Researcher Creates Free Archive of Over 3,000 19th-Century Shakespeare Illustrations

There is perhaps no other author as synonymous with English literature as William Shakespeare. His works—from the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet to the wicked ambition of Macbeth—continue to capture the imagination of the public. Though many academics have studied the playwright, Dr. Michael John Goodman approached his work from a new angle. As part of his Ph.D., Goodman created the Victorian Illustrated Shakespeare Archive (VISA), a database of over 3,000 Shakespeare illustrations.

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Creative Products
January 9, 2019

Reconnect with Nature by Working Your Way Through This Botanical Book

As we make our way through the coldest weeks of winter, you may be tempted to stay toasty and warm inside. With The Wildflower's Workbook by nature-loving artist Katie Daisy, however, you'll want to trek through the great outdoors all year long.  Illustrated by Daisy herself, The Wildflower's Workbook will awaken your inner adventurer and inspire your artistic side.

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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.