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
September 10, 2018

Artist Reimagines Classic Disney Characters as Tim Burton Style Illustrations

We’ve seen iconic Disney characters reimagined in countless creative ways, from real life princesses to empowered career women. However, Russian artist and animator Andrew Tarusov takes a slightly more ominous approach by visualizing the answer to a simple question: “What if Tim Burton directed all [of] Disney's classic movies?” Giving each illustration a Burtonesque twist, Tarusov turns lovable fairytale characters into haunting, corpse-like versions of their former selves.

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Drawing
September 6, 2018

Artist Illustrates His Battle With Depression as a Mystical World of Spirit Animals

Polish artist and graphic designer Dawid Planeta summons gigantic beasts in his series of grayscale illustrations set in a mysterious land. Titled Mini People in the Jungle, his work explores the artist’s personal experience with depression, visualizing the mental journey through dark times. Planeta explains, “It’s a story of a man descending into darkness and chaos in search of himself.” A small figure appears throughout the poignant series, perhaps representing Planeta himself.

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Painting
September 5, 2018

Interview: Photorealistic Paintings Put You at the Center of Cities Around the World

British contemporary artist Nathan Walsh creates extraordinary cityscape paintings that accurately capture real urban landscapes. Each photorealistic oil painting features perfect perspective, lighting, and texture, making it hard to believe they’re paintings at all. From New York’s glittering skylines to Chicago’s rain-slicked streets, Walsh begins each piece by visiting the locations in real life. He then takes a variety of photographs and draws small thumbnail sketches to decide on his composition and color palette.

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Creative Products
September 1, 2018

15+ Textile Wall Hangings to Add a Touch of Vintage Style to Your Home

If you’re looking for a way to decorate your bare walls but want an alternative to store-bought framed prints, textile wall hangings are a great way to add a splash of color, pattern, and texture to your space. Synonymous with 1970s bohemian decor, macrame, weaves, and tapestries are currently having a major trend revival. However, contemporary textile artists aren’t just creating throw-back renditions—they’re modernizing the craft by using a variety of techniques and materials.

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