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.
Funny
December 6, 2019

Hilariously Honest “Definitions” of Everyday Words Reveal Their Hidden Meanings

If you’ve ever texted “K” to someone, it could mean “okay” but you know it really only means one thing: you’re mad as hell. Instagram account HipDict tells it how it is, by defining what “K” and other everyday words really imply. The hilarious “definitions” are all user submitted, so anyone can add to the highly relatable crowdsourced collection.

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Furniture
December 3, 2019

This Modular Cat Furniture Keeps Cats Happy Without Sacrificing Design

If you have a house cat, you know how important it is to keep your furry friend entertained indoors. Cat furniture often encourages felines to play and explore, but many pieces aren’t exactly stylish pieces of design you’d want in your home. That’s why PetsHelperCo has created a range of modern cat furniture that will keep your cat happy while complementing your existing interior design.

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Uncategorized
November 28, 2019

Artist Quits Day Job to Draw the Majestic Beauty of Ocean Waves Full-Time

At first glance, the oceanic artwork of Brisbane-based artist Bethany Moffat might look like photographs, but it’s actually a series of hyperrealistic colored pencil drawings. Impressively, Moffat spends several weeks on each piece, sketching the silk-like ocean surface, one pencil stroke at a time. Moffat quit her day job to pursue drawing full-time 6 months ago, and she’s been “making waves” ever since.

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My Modern Met

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