Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
Drawing
July 9, 2024

Intricate Beauty of Hands and Feet Captured in Colorful Pencil Drawings

Drawing hands and feet is notoriously tough, but Denver-based artist Lui Ferreyra makes it look effortless with his incredible artwork. He uses vibrant colored pencils to break down complex shapes into bold blocks of hatched patterns that together form the subtle curves of our fingers, palms, and toes. Ferreyra’s distinct style is reminiscent of the intricate contours you’d see on a topographic map, guiding the viewer's eyes along the organic pathways of human hands and feet.

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Video
July 2, 2024

Watch This Pilot Land Her Plane After the Glass Canopy Opens and Shatters Mid-Flight

Many people have a fear of flying, but for composer and pilot Narine Melkumjan, this anxiety took on a whole new level. During an aerobatic training flight, the glass canopy of her Extra 330LX monoplane suddenly flew open and shattered, leaving her exposed to the dangerous winds. “The flight was a distressing experience, filled with noise, breathing difficulties, and impaired visibility,” Melkumjan recalls. “It took me nearly 28 hours to fully recover my vision.

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Art History
July 7, 2023

The Fascinating History of “Paint-by-Numbers” Kits

You probably remember “Paint-by-Numbers” kits from your childhood, but do you know the history of how they came to be? A mix between a coloring book and painting on a canvas, painting by numbers allows anyone to create a detailed work of art, even if they’ve never taken an art class. The simple art sets were first invented in the 1950s and they still remain popular for both kids and adults today.

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History
March 22, 2023

10 Fearless Women From History Who Fought for a Better Future

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 around the world. The occasion invites us to reflect on the progress made in women’s rights, encourages calls for change, and celebrates famous women from history whose courageous acts helped define our future. Whether they are scientists, activists, politicians, or explorers, women have shown time and time again that they are powerful enough to combat prejudice and change the world.

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My Modern Met

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