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May 12, 2023

Online Archive Provides Free Coloring Book Pages From Over 100 Libraries and Museums

If you're ever looking for a way to relax, coloring is considered one of the best methods. While most of us remember filling in coloring books as children, this is a hobby you can continue into adulthood as well. Color Our Collections is offering more opportunities to use your colored pencils and other art supplies.

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May 1, 2023

Learn the Basics of Perspective to Create Drawings That Pop Off the Page

Drawing is full of fundamental techniques that will improve how you create art.

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April 10, 2023

Learn How Color Theory Can Push Your Creativity to the Next Level

Color is one of the seven elements of art and one of the first things we learn in school.

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April 1, 2023

Smithsonian Places 4.5 Million Historic Images Into the Public Domain

We're used to museums and libraries releasing hundreds, if not thousands, of images into the public domain, but no other institution has made quite the same splash as the Smithsonian. The world's largest museum has added even more images from its collection to the public domain, totaling a whopping 4.5 million assets.

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March 23, 2023

11 Easy Watercolor Techniques All Painters Need To Know

Watercolor painting has long been a favorite medium of expression for enthusiasts and professional artists alike.

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March 22, 2023

National Park Service Releases Free Crochet Patterns for Adorable Fish Plushies

Want to dip your toes into crocheting?

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March 18, 2023

Top 29 Art & Culture Blogs To Jump-Start Your Creativity

Working in a creative field and looking for a little inspiration? Or just love art and looking to see what's trending? In addition to My Modern Met, there are tons of websites that can help you get over the creative hump and keep you abreast of what's happening in the art world. Whether you want to read in-depth artist interviews or simply scroll past imagery to get your creative juices flowing, there is something for everyone.

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March 7, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Acrylic vs Oil Paint?

There are many choices you can make when you begin to learn how to paint.

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February 20, 2023

12 of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2023

If you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity.

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February 4, 2023

25 Best Love Quotes From Literature, Poetry, and Pop Culture

Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching and many of us will be searching for the words to express just how much we love the people in our lives. Sending a valentine to a lover is a centuries-old tradition. In the 19th century, lovelorn Victorians sent intricate, expandable paper creations. Today, options for love messages and sweet notes abound. On Etsy you will find adorable puns and sweet cats dancing across cards made by independent artists.

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