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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. Cartoonist John Atkinson ofWrong Handshas a playful way of describing some of literatures most celebrated works. Known for hisAbridged Classicsseries, he shares humorous spoilers of novels includingThe Catcher in the Ryeand1984....

However, Pompeii wasn’t the only Ancient Roman town to be preserved by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption. Halfway between Naples and Pompeii lies the smaller, wealthier town ofHerculaneum, which followed a slightly different fate. Before the eruption, the towns surrounding the base of Mount Vesuvius were thrivingRoman settlements. A restored version of John Martin’s painting, “The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum,” 1822 (Photo:Wikimedia Commons) By contrast, its sister city Herculaneum was less a place of commerce and more a place of leisure....

Powell began drawing on these found surfaces after he lost his permanent work space. Powell depicts a wide range of subjects, but his animal drawings are particularly impressive. Despite his simple choice of medium, hes still able to achieve an extraordinary amount of detail. I want to show how easy it is to have the chance to create. Ready to start drawing? Get inspired by checking out some of Powells animal drawings below and find more from his portfolio on hiswebsite....

The futuristic look of the building visually echoes Rail Baltic’s revolutionary new electric railway. And its close proximity to Tallin airport also makes it an outlet for those arriving by air. This will allow the rail line to continue operations as the construction unfolds. The entire design was conceived by examining circulation routes throughout the building. And, of course, ZHA has done all this with sustainability in mind. In fact, as an added benefit, Ulemiste has also been designed to BREEAM benchmarks and sustainability guidelines....

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. ArtistMichelle Rialillustrates those relatable ruminations with comical charts and diagrams in her book,Am I Overthinking This? Rial covers big topics like, How do I achieve work-life balance?...

Motherhood is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Some illustrations share her frustrations and fears, but they ultimately demonstrate just how much she adores her children. I started posting them on Instagram and my followers quickly increased. In doing this, Kuka recognized what resonated with her viewers. Its a different view of motherhood than what we traditionally hear about, she says. We hear about the bliss and contentment, and we also hear about the other extremepostnatal mental health issues....

Willem de Kooning in his studio, 1961. Known for his role in theAbstract Expressionistmovement, his style bounced from abstract to figurative throughout his life. By 16, he was working as an art director at a department store. Willem de Kooning in his studio, 1961. (Photo:Smithsonian Institution Archivesvia Wikipedia) He continued to paint throughout his life, only stopping in 1991 when his health declined. What is it that makes de Kooning’s work so sought after?...

With the artistic identity ofMr. Doodle, youd imagine that Sam Cox is prolific with a pen. But the man with the moniker is beyond prolific. Cox has been scribbling since childhood. Now in his early twenties, he describes his long-held practice as OCD, aka obsessive-compulsive drawing. White spacewhether its on a page or in a gallerylends itself to infinite possibilities for his artwork. We spoke with Cox about his doodling past, as well as where his drawings are taking him next....

Tiny houses can offer a less expensive option for those seeking homeownership. You must use the home as a rental unit through Airbnb (or equivalent) andnotyour full-time residence. With that comes a big plusyou’ll receive 40% of the proceeds from renters of the tiny home! The homes can be installed in urban or rural tweaks as long as there is approval from the company. There are additional stipulations for the ESCAPE Rental Program....

Dans la Chine ancienne, ils fabriquaient des sculptures funeraires pour remplir des mausolees complexes. Au cours de l’age d’or neerlandais, les artistes ont evoque la mortalite dans leurs natures mortesmemento mori. Ici, nous explorons l’histoire vibrante et les traditions distinctives duJour des Mortsafin de comprendre sa signification durable. Qu’est-ce queDia de los Muertos? Plus precisement, le termeDia de los Muertosfait traditionnellement reference au2 novembre, lorsque les adultes decedes sont commemores....

Calavera oaxaquena de Jose Guadalupe Posada, c. 1910. Quien fue Jose Guadalupe Posada? Jose Guadalupe Posada fue un grabador, ilustrador y caricaturista mexicano. “Calavera oaxaqueña” de José Guadalupe Posada, c. 1910. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons[dominio público]) En pocos anos, Posada se convirtio en un miembro fundamental del equipo de Pedroza. Sus ilustraciones criticaban al gobernador de Aguascalientes, Jose Gomez Portugal, y lo iniciaron como caricaturista politico. Jose Guadalupe Posada (extrema derecha) frente a su imprenta, 1900....

Once opened, archaeologists found that the beautifully decorated coffins contained perfectly intact mummies. The coffins were discovered in Luxor at El-Assasif cemetery. Stacked neatly in two rows, the sarcophagi retained their carved portraits and colorful paint. View of the Asasif Valley (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Maciek67/Shutterstock) The coffins were made for priests and priestesses, as well as children. These precious artifacts will now undergo restoration before being moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum....

Zentangling has taught me so much about myself,revealsAbdul. Each incredibly intricate drawing from the artists portfolio showcases love for his craft. I often ponder over finished drawings, he says. Abdul even adds clever shading to create shadows, making each animal appear three-dimensional on the page. Walk in kindness towards mother Earth and all its wildlife,saysthe talented artist. Inspired to try zentangle art? Learn how to get started with ourstep-by-step guide....