AS COOLER temperatures arrive in September, gardens in the northeast U.S. stand tall against clear blue skies and look happy again after months of drought and withering heat. I was eager to draw my ...

Patrick Berran, “Untitled” (2017), acrylic and toner on panel, 60 x 46 inches (all images courtesy of Chapter NY) A few years ago, Patrick Berran’s paintings were dense, subtly mottled fields of sure ...

Rose petals' unique shapes come from stress during growth. Differential growth and mechanical stresses create curled edges. Research shows petals violate a mathematical condition, causing stress.

Social media has transformed every celebration—whether it’s a child’s birthday or a large corporate event—into a full-blown production. Gone are the days of simple snacks and a few decorations. Today, ...