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.
Creative Products
March 10, 2023

Sculptural Notebook Covers Are Fantastical Creatures Brought to Life

Whether you're an artist, writer, or just someone who needs a place to jot down your thoughts, a dependable notebook is a must-have. But for many people, not just any journal will do. After all, sketchbooks and notebooks are an opportunity to express your individuality and aesthetic. Fortunately, for fans of all things fantasy, Canada-based artist Nad, aka Les Nadises, creates exquisite notebooks and pencils that will surely spark your imagination.

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Inspiring
March 8, 2023

Son’s Viral LinkedIn Post About His Dad’s Job Loss Lands Him Multiple Job Offers

After being laid off, many take to LinkedIn to talk about their experience and secure a new job. However, not everyone has an online network that can help. That's why, when Patrick McCarthy found out that his father had been let go from his cashier job of four years, he reached out to the LinkedIn community on his dad's behalf with a touching post.

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Inspiring
March 7, 2023

Cheerleading Squad’s Music Is Cut Off During Routine So Supportive Crowd Steps in To Help

Cheerleaders spend months perfecting their choreography, but anything can happen during a performance. The Cheer Athletic Panthers were in the middle of their routine at the NCA All-Star Cheer Competition in Dallas, Texas, when their music suddenly cut out. But rather than succumbing to the pressure, the whole team stayed focused on what they needed to do. Fortunately, the supportive crowd carried them through the remaining minute by chanting along.

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