Resources
November 10, 2018

7 Fun Drawing Games That Challenge You to Flex Your Creativity Muscles

It’s no secret that the best way to improve your drawing skills is with a lot of practice. The same goes for flexing your creative muscles. Drawing games offer a fun opportunity to enhance your talents while challenging your imagination. Nowadays, you can play a variety of them on paper, your computer, or on a smartphone. Drawing games have a long place in art history.

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Resources
November 8, 2018

16th-Century Calligraphy Manual Available for Free Download

Calligraphers today have multiple tools at their disposal, including digital means to preserve their beautiful work. Hundreds of years ago, they weren't as fortunate. Technology wasn't at enough of an advanced level until about 1440, when the invention of moveable type on the printing press forever changed the way that texts were published. Increasingly, instead of labor intensive hand lettering, texts were printed for widespread consumption.

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Landscape Photography
November 6, 2018

Stunning Aerial Photos of Namibia’s Desert Landscape Look Like Abstract Paintings

Australian photographer Leah Kennedy often focuses on aerial photography that allows her to create abstract imagery of well-worn places. During a photo safari to Namibia, Kennedy took to the skies and the results are breathtaking. She captured the arid landscape of the sub-Saharan country in her own unique way, showing the diverse beauty of Namibia.

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Animals
November 5, 2018

Meet Lotus: The Majestic Maine Coon Cat Who’s a Gigantic Ball of Love

Due to their majestic size and sociable nature, Maine Coons are known as the “gentle giants” of the domestic cat world. With distinctive long fur that frames their expressive faces like a lion’s mane, these felines have a unique mythical quality that makes them a favorite among cat lovers all over the world. One Maine Coon beauty to recently catch our attention is Lotus, a glamorous fluff ball who’s full of personality.

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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.