40 Easy Things to Draw in Your Sketchbook Right Now

Photo: AntonMatyukha/Depositphotos Learning how to draw takes time and practice. We’ve put together a list of40 easy to draw ideasthat will make you want to fill yoursketchbookevery day. This varied collection includes prompts from four categories, so there’s a bit of everything. Photo: AntonMatyukha/Depositphotos Accompanying all of these fun, easy ideas are example illustrations that will inspire your own fantastic artwork. Scroll down to start browsing our list of easy drawing ideas....

October 19, 2023 · 3 min · 502 words · Blake Quinn

Artist Documents Her Stays At Different Japanese Hotels in Carefully Rendered Illustrations

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. One artist has turned her hobby ofchronicling different hotel layoutsinto an illustrated book. Japanese artistKei Endofrequently visits various hotels in the Tokyo area (and sometimes beyond)....

October 19, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Jordan Dodson

Designer Perfectly Crafts a 19th-Century Dress From a Renoir Painting

Artwork from the past offers a window into what life was like in different periods of history. Work, food, and fashion have all changed drastically over the years. ArtistPierre-August Renoircaptured French life and leisure through his airy, feminine style. Among his favorite subjects were young girls at the piano, which he captured multiple times over his life. In one of her most recent projects, she recreated a dress from Renoir’s painting with immaculate results....

October 19, 2023 · 2 min · 330 words · Daniel Washington

Leica Honors Legendary Photographer Elliott Erwitt With Its Hall of Fame Award

you’re able to find pictures anywhere. Its simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. From time to time, you might produce an image that says something. Elliott Erwitt, New York City, USA 2000 (Photo: © Elliott Erwitt/MAGNUM PHOTOS, Leica Hall of Fame Award 2023, Leica Gallery Wetzlar 2023) Erwitt got his start as a professional photographer in 1948 in New York City. Iconic photographer Elliott Erwitt is being honored with the Leica Hall of Fame Award 2023....

October 19, 2023 · 2 min · 283 words · Richard Garza

Test Your Knowledge: Play ‘Two Truths and a Lie (Artist Edition)’ [Quiz]

These are some of the well-known and respected names in art history. But how much do you know about their personalities? To play, first, you’ll read three statements about 11 famous artists. Then, it will be up to you to determine which statement is a lie. If you guess correctly, you’ll be rewarded with a point. See how high you score while learning interesting tidbits about these iconic artists. Related Articles: How Many Art Terms Do You Know?...

October 19, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Kristen Sanchez

Woman Gains Financial Freedom by Moving Into Backyard Tiny Home and Renting Out Main House [Interview]

A woman namedPrecious Priceis a force of nature. As a digital marketing expert, she helped brands with their content strategy. And when she was able to purchase her first home, she transformed it into a career-changing investment. Now, freed up from her living expenses, she’s able to invest in her own dreams. As she empowers others to look at new avenues for financial freedom, Price is setting a precedent. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview....

October 19, 2023 · 3 min · 457 words · Laura Garcia

Denver Gave People $1,000 a Month, Led to Reduced Homelessness and Increased Full-Time Employment

Photo: sepavone/Depositphotos Homelessness is an issue that many cities are trying to address and solve. For thestudy, 800 unhoused residents of Denver were handed out monthly payments, no strings attached. Donovan, an entrepreneur, first created Denver Basic Income Project in 2021. Photo: sepavone/Depositphotos Of course, the results for each vary depending on how much money they received. Other cities have launched similar projects, like San Francisco and Vancouver. By comparison, the Denver experiment had similar findings to those preceding cases....

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Henry Thomas

LEGO MRI Scanner Sets Are Donated to Hospitals To Help Children Cope With These Procedures

MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a valuable and versatile medical resource. However, it can be a daunting procedure for some, especially children. Almost simultaneously, medical staff in the U.S. and Belgium came up with their own LEGO MRI scanners. They also make a lot of noise which can be very daunting for children. These models were then built by volunteers and shipped for free. To stay up to date with this project, visit LEGO’sLearning Through Playwebsite....

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Jennifer Owens

Little Girl Loudly Cheers at Dad’s Graduation as He Walks on Stage to Pick Up Diploma

But have you ever seen it happen the other way around? A heartwarmingviral videoshows a little girl named Shivaee Nalawade loudly rooting for her dad during his graduation ceremony. As the then 34-year-old approaches the podium, Shivaee yells, Congratulations, Daddy! sparking laughter and endearment from those in the room. The dad, touched by the gesture, replies, I love you, and blows her a kiss. Thrilled to be sharing a moment with her dad, she loudly replies, I love you, daddy!...

October 18, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Michelle Quinn

Polar Bears and Ethereal Landscapes Are This Photographer’s Postcards From the Arctic Circle [Interview]

For eight days, photographerDrew Doggettfloated in the Arctic waters of Svalbard, Norway. From there, he was able to document the ethereal landscape while also actively seeking out polar bears. His new limited edition series,Northern Dreams, is the result of this journey. What inspired your journey to Svalbard, and how much time did you spend there? Additionally, I photograph what is at risk of disappearing. I was drawn to Svalbards epic yet abstract landscape that would act as the backdrop for this series....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 278 words · Lisa Butler

Psychedelic Image of Optic Nerve Wins Nikon Small World Photomicrography Contest

I entered the competition as a way to showcase the complexity of retinal microcirculation. As usual, all of the top 20 images highlight the artistry of science. With a wide variety of subjects and photomicrography techniques, the winning scientists and researchers are certainly inspirational. 1st Place, Hassanain Qambari & Jayden Dickson., The Lions Eye Institute Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Rodent optic nerve head showing astrocytes (yellow), contractile proteins (red) and retinal vasculature (green)....

October 18, 2023 · 4 min · 677 words · Tina Martinez

These Rare Daguerrotypes Are the Earliest Surviving Photos of Iran in the 1850s

Luigi Pesce, a colonel from Italy, traveled to Iran to train infantry units in 1848. While there, his enthusiasm for photography led him to travel across the country and capture what he saw. Scroll down to browse more of these fantastic snapshots of history. Luigi Pesce, Photo of Iran, 1850s-1860s (Photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art viaGoogle Arts & Culture, Public domain) In 1848, Italian colonel Luigi Pesce traveled to Iran to train infantry units....

October 18, 2023 · 2 min · 379 words · Gabrielle Shaffer

12 Excellent Drawing Books Recommended by Artists and Illustrators

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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. Luckily, the drawing and illustration experts at My Modern Met Academy are also happy to share their knowledge. Drawing is the foundation of her work, and she enhances her illustrations with colored inks to great effect....

October 17, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Jason Martin