___ MY MODERN MET - SHARE | INSPIRE | CONNECT POPULAR ALL TOPICS ENGLISH MEMBERSHIP PHOTOGRAPHY Eclipse Astrophotographer Captures Full Sequence of Longest Partial Eclipse in Over 500 Years READ ARTICLE MY MODERN MET The Big City That Celebrates Creativity CREATIVE PRODUCTS Cyber Monday Deal at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products MEMBERSHIP Support Creativity When You Become a Member of My Modern Met PODCAST Architect Craig Dykers of Snøhetta on Transdisciplinary Design and Climate Abuse [Podcast] RECENT ARTICLES Updated Today PAPER ART Unfold The Intricate History and Symbolism of the Origami Crane When you think of origami, the image of a paper crane probably comes to mind. But have you ever wondered why this graceful bird became synonymous with the craft? The significance of the origami crane in Japan has an ancient backstory, and the paper bird was later popularized after one girl named Sadako Sasaki used it to send a powerful and lasting message. 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BECOME A MEMBER Explore member benefits FEATURED PRODUCTS SHOP ALL PRODUCTS VINTAGE-INSPIRED BIRD SCARF by Shovava $62.00 FRIDA KAHLO ACTION FIGURE by Today is Art Day $29.99 BIG WOODEN CAT PILE GAME by Comma $39.95 VIVIVA COLORSHEETS by Viviva Colorsheets $19.95 DRAWING GUIDE Learn How to Draw Water in 6 Different Ways Water is an essential part of our lives; but in art, it can be a rather challenging subject to draw. Unlike flowers or animals, water is transparent and has no color. In fact, we usually see water due to its relationship to other objects, such as a clear drinking glass. So, how do you sketch this ambiguous compound? READ ARTICLE By Margherita Cole on December 2, 2021 ANIMALS Brazil Is Home to Prehistoric Underground Tunnels Created by Giant Ground Sloths While you may have heard of underground cities built by humans, what about huge tunnels dug by giant prehistoric sloths? 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