My Modern Met - April 22 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Beautiful Flowers Bloom in Anti-War Watercolor Paintings]()​ [Beautiful Flowers Bloom in Anti-War Watercolor Paintings] In a world that is increasingly modern and industrial, artists often use natural motifs as symbols for healing. One artist uses his love of flower imagery to convey anti-war sentiment in a new series of watercolor paintings. Japan-based illustrator Hiroki Takeda adds colorful blooms to poignant images of war to spread a message of peace. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[See How Wisteria Trees Make Spring the Most Magical Time to Be in Japan]()​ [See How Wisteria Trees Make Spring the Most Magical Time to Be in Japan] The time between the middle of April and the middle of May is a magical time to be in Japan. It’s when the wisteria trees are in full bloom, and their beautiful vine flowers—some more than 30 feet long—transform otherwise ordinary places into fairytale locales. It’s impossible to mention wisteria trees without celebrating the country’s […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Apple Announces 10 Best Macro Images Shot on an iPhone](=)​ [Apple Announces 10 Best Macro Images Shot on an iPhone] A strawberry floating in a fizzy soda, the cavernous interior of a flower, and colorful sea glass are just some of the subjects covered by the winners of Apple's latest iPhone contest. After putting out a call for photographs, Apple received an overwhelming response to their Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge. An international panel of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[10 Best “How to Draw” Books for Kids To Inspire Creativity While Having Fun](=)​ [10 Best “How to Draw” Books for Kids To Inspire Creativity While Having Fun] Learning how to draw is a lifelong journey that can begin at any age. If you're a kid, however, it's important to learn essential drawing techniques and to practice as much as you can. Fortunately, there's a range of educational books that can make this process both easy and fun. We've put together 10 of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[20 Gifts Guaranteed to Make Grandma Smile This Mother’s Day](=)​ [20 Gifts Guaranteed to Make Grandma Smile This Mother’s Day] With Mother's Day quickly approaching, you may have already picked out the perfect card or present for mom. But in addition to your own mother, don't forget the other leading lady in your life: grandma! In this selection of Mother's Day gift ideas, you'll find all kinds of goodies guaranteed to bring a smile to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Update my email preferences]( Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe from all emails]( 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354