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.
Drawing Guide
February 2, 2023

Learn How to Draw a Duck Swimming in a Pond in 14 Steps

In search of your next drawing subject? You don't have to look very far. Sketching nature is a great way to acquaint yourself with different animals and practice rendering their anatomy. If you're interested in creating a peaceful illustration of a pond, for instance, then the best way to add to it is by drawing a peaceful duck or two swimming across.

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Music
January 27, 2023

Country Singer Chris Stapleton Will Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

It is only a couple of weeks until this year's Super Bowl. While it still has to be seen which teams will be competing, the NFL provided more information about the entertainment people can expect during the event. In September 2022, we found out that the halftime show will be filled by Grammy winner Rihanna. Now, it has been announced that the National Anthem will be performed by country star Chris Stapleton.

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Acrylic Painting
January 23, 2023

Artist “Unwraps” Animated Characters to Reveal Their Realistic Forms

Oftentimes, animated films give off the impression of perfect, idealized worlds. Stefan Thelen, aka Super A, uses his art to pull the veil off of these fantasies and give a glimpse of reality. He “unwraps” iconic cartoon characters and reveals what is hidden beneath. The ongoing series, titled Trapped, features acrylic renderings of Disney and Studio Ghibli worlds, with a peek at what these subjects would look like in real life.

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