20 Charming Tea Infusers That Are Brewing With Creativity

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. Do you enjoy tea time? For many folks, having a spot of tea is a ritual of their afternoon. These handy kitchen devices are simple to use....

July 26, 2020 · 1 min · 173 words · Paul Briggs

Artificial Intelligence Brings New Life to a 1911 Film About Life in New York City

Imagine the streets of New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Horse-drawn buggies share the road with brightly colored automobiles. Look for iconic sites like the Flatiron Building and Battery Park when you watchA Trip Through New York Citybelow.

July 26, 2020 · 1 min · 42 words · Maureen Austin

Fotógrafo espera seis días para capturar el momento perfecto entre dos imponentes felinos

El fotografo de vida silvestreMithun Htiene una gran pasion por los grandes felinos. En particular, le encanta observarlos mientras pasan el tiempo en la Reserva Forestal Kabini en Karnataka, India. La he seguido por 12 anos, desde que era una cachorra pequena. La pantera Saaya entro a nuestras vidas en 2014 como un timido felino subadulto tratando de establecer su territorio. Aunque Mithun los ha capturado juntos en video en otras ocasiones, esta vez fue diferente....

July 26, 2020 · 1 min · 197 words · Jesus Williams

Get to Know Sir John Tenniel, the Prolific Illustrator Behind ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’

Alice in Wonderland by Sir John Tenniel, 1865. Working during the Victorian era, Tenniel spent 50 years as a political cartoonist forPunchmagazine. He was even knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. “Alice in Wonderland” by Sir John Tenniel, 1865. Photo:Wikimedia Commons(Public domain) Read on to learn about the life and work of this prolific illustrator. Who was Sir John Tenniel? Self-portrait by Sir John Tenniel, 1889. “Self-portrait” by Sir John Tenniel, 1889....

July 26, 2020 · 2 min · 322 words · Marvin Cuevas

One Enchanting Forest Captured in Different Seasons Highlights the Beauty of Change

Landscape photographerAlbert Droshas always found inspiration in the forest. These woods are ever-changing and evolving, and they draw him back time and again. Dros keeps track of his favorite spots and frequently returns to see how they’ve transformed. Sometimes all it takes is walking or driving just a few minutes from your own home. The important thing is to keep your eyes and mind open to any inspiration that comes your way....

July 26, 2020 · 1 min · 122 words · Gina Smith

25 Acrylic Painting Ideas That Celebrate the Versatility of This Popular Artist Tool

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Volurol/Shutterstock Acrylic painting is a lifelong pursuit. Even as you build your skills (and master them), there is always something new to create. Although the possibilities are truly endless, it might not feel like that. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Volurol/Shutterstock Sometimes, you get a creative block. It can seem like youll never have a great idea again, but trust usthats not true! Acrylic paints comprise pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion....

July 25, 2020 · 1 min · 192 words · Alex Mitchell

Estas poderosas pinturas narran las experiencia de un artista con la adicción y la vida en las calles

ParaLucas Joel Macauley, el arte ha sido un refugio. Macauley vivio en las calles por muchos anos despues de perder todas sus posesiones y sus relaciones mas importantes. Tu adiccion toma asiento del conductor y yo odiaba eso. Nunca quise estar en esa situacion,comparteMacauley. Te quita cosas lentamente. Perdia un auto o un buen lugar que tenia o un bote o lo que sea. Eran las cosas que habia construido con mi exitome quito todo....

July 25, 2020 · 2 min · 268 words · Gina Jacobson

Ethereal Landscape Paintings Evoke the Abstract Beauty of Morning Light in the Mountains

ArtistBlu Smithcreates colorful abstract paintings that explore how light interacts with the landscapes of the Canadian West Coast. The sunrises were spectacular! I began to take mental snapshots of the light and colors that filled the morning sky. The painter used these mental images as inspiration for introducing light and vibrancy into his work. Morning sunrises were replaced by light playfully peering through the trees that surrounded his home. Abstraction is the vehicle and color is the fuel, says Smith....

July 25, 2020 · 1 min · 176 words · Kristin Marquez

How the Florence Cathedral Spent Centuries Under Construction to Become a Beloved Landmark

It’s visited by thousands of tourists each year. Here, we explore the fascinating architecture of Florence Cathedral by examining its three key elements. Its ambitious design proposed a large octagonal dome and wide nave that would require142 years of construction. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Kavalenkava/Shutterstock The 67-year-old artist was namedMaster of the Worksin1334and focused his efforts on the bell tower. Most noticeably is the geometric arrangement ofdifferent colored marble. Giotto imported material from the surrounding towns, includingwhitemarble from Carrara,greenmarble from Prato, andredmarble from Siena....

July 25, 2020 · 2 min · 226 words · Elizabeth Wallace

Powerful Paintings Recount an Artist’s Personal Experiences With Addiction and Homelessness

ForLucas Joel Macauley, art has been a refuge. Macauley’s unfortunate foray into drugs began in 2011 when he was prescribed morphine after a motorcycle accident. Your addiction kind of takes the drivers seat and I hated that. I never wanted to be in that situation,sharesMacauley. It slowly just took things away from you. I would lose a car or a nice place I had or a boat or whatever. It was the things I had built up with my successeverything got taken away....

July 25, 2020 · 2 min · 281 words · Robert Mann

Artist Hand-Sculpts Anatomically Correct Miniature Animal Sculptures

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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. Artist and biologistFanni Sandorcrafts tiny animal figurines that are small enough to perch on your fingertip. Sandor has been captivated by all things miniature since childhood....

July 24, 2020 · 1 min · 190 words · Diane Perry

Baker Makes Transparent Jelly Cake That Looks Just Like a Pretty Koi Pond

The beautiful koi fish even look as though theyre elegantly swimming in a blue lagoon. The top, semi-transparent layer is made from agar almond jelly (a plant-based gelatin). I decided to take the plunge this week and Im very glad I did. Check out Graces koi pond cake below and find more from her portfolio of edible art onInstagram.

July 24, 2020 · 1 min · 59 words · Margaret Walker

Discover the 5 Types of Traditional Intaglio Printmaking Still Used by Artists Today

Intaglio printmaking techniques emerged in Europe centuries after the invention ofwoodblock printingin Japan. Learn more about the various intaglio printmaking techniques below. What is Intaglio Printmaking? Intaglio printmaking. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain]) There are five traditional intaglio processes:engraving,etching,drypoint,aquatint, andmezzotint. Read on to learn about each printing process. Creating elaborate prints with curves, however, is no easy feat. “Mercury (Hermes)” Engraving (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[CC BY 4.0]) To do so, the artist must turn the plate while pushing the burin straight ahead....

July 24, 2020 · 2 min · 302 words · Ryan Palmer