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  National Park Service Releases Free Crochet Patterns for Adorable Fish Plushies

  My Modern Met - Margherita Cole

  Want to dip your toes into crocheting? The National Park Service offers two free patterns that will surely make your first project a splash. Based on species of fish indigenous to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and Voyageurs National Park, these tutorials are designed for beginners and …

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  Top 28 Art Blogs to Jump Start Your Creativity

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  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 …

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  What Is the Difference Between Acrylic vs Oil Paint?

  My Modern Met - Sara Barnes

  There are many choices you can make when you begin to learn how to paint. The most basic is the kind of paint you're going to use; three of the biggest types are watercolor, acrylics, and oils. While it's easy to distinguish the differences between watercolor paint versus acrylics and oils, it's …

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  11 of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2023

  My Modern Met - Emma Taggart

  If you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity. And if you’re living the infamous “starving artist” lifestyle, this is also a way to pull yourself out of a rough spot by potentially winning cash prizes, allowing you to gain an extra …

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

  My Modern Met - Madeleine Muzdakis

  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, …

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  33 Art History Terms to Help You Skillfully Describe a Work of Art

  My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou

  Like any creative field, art history has its own language. While this reality can be overwhelming for aspiring art historians, having a handy glossary of art terms can make analyzing a work of art a lot less intimidating. In this list, you'll find 25 words that will help you discuss art with ease. …