Posts by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
Sculpture
October 13, 2023

Resilient Bonsai Tree Sculptures Burst Through Porcelain Vessels

Just as tress will sometimes burst through the sidewalk in a cramped city, resilient flora erupt from porcelain vessels in Patrick Bergsma‘s work. The Netherlands-based artist uses a mix of dead bonsai trees and found pottery to create dynamic sculptures which explore the history of porcelain and the power of nature. The series, titled Expanding China, was sparked by Bergsma's interest in antiques.

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Art Supplies
October 9, 2023

Innovative ‘Colorpik Pen’ Lets You Copy and Draw With 16 Million Colors

Whether you're a coloring book enthusiast or an illustrator, having a range of hues to work with is a must. Usually, this means slowly building up a set of markers, colored pencils, or paints—a goal that can take some time and money to complete. However, one New York-based brand has provided an alternative solution. The Colorpik Pen is a single tool capable of writing and drawing in 16 million colors.

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Creative Products
October 6, 2023

Animated Watches Inspired by Beautiful U.S. National Parks

National parks are where outdoor enthusiasts can find some of the most spectacular sights in nature. While nothing can replace seeing these places in person, creative brand Asterisk Watches has designed beautiful and stylish ways to carry these places with you. The National Parks collection is a series of five watches, which tell time through gorgeous animations.

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My Modern Met

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