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After putting out a call to locals, Brandt selected about a dozen people to participate in the shoot. For Fijians, the possibility of losing their homes and their cultural heritage is very real. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. Serafina and Keanan on a Bed Ben and his father Viti What inspired this project, and how did you come up with the concept? Many islands of the South Pacific are especially vulnerable to sea level rise....

ChattyFeet| $12.50 There’s more to socks than plain block colors. Creative brandChattyFeetmakes footwear that’s full of personality and style. TheMichael Jack-Toessockshave a musical flair that is sure to get you dancing. ChattyFeet| $12.50 Similarly, thePurple Feetsocksare inspired by the legendary singer of the 70s and 80s. This pair features a stylized portrait of the artist with a snazzy lightning bolt print on the ankle. TheDavid Toewiesocksare another upbeat accessory. ChattyFeet| $12....

Photo: brnmanzurova.gmail.com/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual woman or dog.) But how does one make it that far? Some say it’s exercise, others credit a healthy diet. Photo: brnmanzurova.gmail.com/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual woman or dog.) Daniel lived at a nursing home in Derbyshire, in the UK, where she became well known. Instead of having children, Daniel and her late husband enjoyed the company of their beloved pets. She had a lot of greyhounds....

Photo: dotshock/123RF A blank page can be daunting. Cartoons are essentially simplified versions of real life subjects, usually based on geometric shapes. There are endless ways to draw cartoons, but usually they depend on large eyes and minimalist details. Photo: dotshock/123RF Our list includes two categories: animals and people. All you’ll need to get started are somebasic drawing supplies, like apencil, eraser, and somepaper. We have 20 cartoon drawing ideas to jumpstart your sketchbook....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. If you know anillustrator, you know that theyre experts in visualizing ideas, stories, and much more. So, why not give them something to help and inspire their creativity?...

For 2023, 34 plein air artists were invited to attend. In this piece, a small gathering of people huddle around a campfire along the nighttime beach. In addition to the prestigious awards, the festival also hosted a range of events and smaller competitions. Michael Obermeyer, “Laguna Light,” 2023 Best in Show (Photo: Tom Lamb) See more of the award-winning paintings from the Collectors Gala, below. In October 2023, the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational celebrated its 25th anniversary....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Rather than rely on just one piece of paper,Yulia Brodskayauses hundreds to create her unique portraits. This involves stacking them in various ways, forming circles, and even braiding them....

Fingertips by Kate Burgess. Shooting in burst mode enabled me to capture just the right composition. Australia’s unique birds are celebrated in the annualBirdLife Australia Photography Awards. “Fingertips” by Kate Burgess. Winner, Birds in Flight.“Being able to capture both the ‘fingertips' of the feathers in flight and the cockatoo’s head and feet in the background makes this a magical image for me. Shooting in burst mode enabled me to capture just the right composition....

When we think offamous sculptures, stark, white marble is usually what comes to mind. This unique approach has a startling effect. Each figure appears suspended in time, completely still and alone with their own thoughts. Most figures have their eyes half or entirely closed, as if they are trapped in a dream. This moment of stillness contrasts greatly with their outfits. Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck creates mesmerizing figurative sculptures....

Dawn Mostow & Snow Winters, United States. Digital Ascension of Kitsune, Gold Section. The figure sports an angular mask that is supposed to resemble a fox, and long, claw-like nails. Dawn Mostow & Snow Winters, United States. “Digital Ascension of Kitsune,” Gold Section. 2023 International Design Award: Overall Winner, 2023 International Design Award: Americas, 2023 Gold Section Winner Another stand-out work from this year was New Zealander Craig McMillan’s submission for the Aotearoa section, calledChildhood....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Over the past few years, watching movies has taken on a new importance. This holiday season, revel in your favorite films. Advertise your love ofJawswith a unique lamp and gift cute mugs to the opinionated film buffs in your life....

Ice Bed by Nima Sarikhani, UK. The international judging panel singled out these photographs from the nearly 50,000 images submitted to this year’s competition. The winner, as well as the top four images, will be revealed in February 2024. “Ice Bed” by Nima Sarikhani, UK. Location: Off Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, Norway.“A polar bear carves out a bed from a small iceberg before drifting off to sleep in the far north, off Norway’s Svalbard archipelago....

ArtistBenjamin Von Wongis known for his innovative installations that spotlight important social and environmental issues. Von Wong’s installation at Arcadia Earth will be on view for one year. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. I’ve dedicated my entire career to raising awareness for different environmental issues. Obviously, creating an installation of this magnitude is a team effort. Can you share a bit about the team that works with you on these projects?...