Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Drawing
December 1, 2018

Illustrator Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments as Spectacular Scenes

Have you ever stopped to feel the rain on your skin or taken a moment to observe the night sky? Japanese illustrator Joze Shimazaki’s charming digital drawings capture the magic of these type of everyday moments. From standing on the shore of a moon-lit beach to dancing in puddles, each image shows there’s beauty to be found everywhere. While some of Shimazaki’s illustrations depict familiar scenes, others blend reality with the artist’s imagination.

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Food Art
November 27, 2018

This Baker Makes Amazing Cakes With Edible Galaxies and Secret Gardens Within

From buttercream flowers to geode-inspired icing, we’ve seen many awe-inspiring cakes that capture the beauty of nature. Cake art is more popular than ever, with many talented bakers creating artistic desserts that not only taste good, but are also a feast for the eyes. Russian baker Yulia Kedyarova is no exception—her sculptural cake creations feature mesmerizing designs that celebrate the cosmos and all of Earth’s living things.

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Design
November 22, 2018

Designer Reimagines How Today’s Online Apps Would Have Looked Like as ‘80s Gadgets

Today, people can communicate with their friends, listen to music, play games, and much more all on their smartphones. However, before the World Wide Web, you had to use different devices depending on what you wanted to do. If you were born pre-Internet you’ll probably remember gadgets such as a Walkman, Gameboy, and Etch A Sketch.

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My Modern Met

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