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
December 5, 2022

Best of 2022: Top 10 Drawings and Illustrations Featured on My Modern Met

Most artists begin their creative journey by picking up a pencil. While some may ultimately choose another medium, others will spend a lifetime learning how to draw and honing their skills. My Modern Met regularly features talented draftspeople from across the globe, and now that the year is coming to an end, it's the perfect time to look back at some of the most impactful, beautiful, and overall best drawings of 2022.

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Gift Guide
December 3, 2022

15 Perfect Gifts for Any Couples To Enjoy Together

Shopping for one person is hard enough, but shopping for a pair can be twice as difficult. Whether it's a birthday, wedding anniversary, or Christmas, there are many occasions where you may have to shop for two. So, to make those events easier, My Modern Met Store has curated a special collection that couples are sure to love. Sometimes it’s nice to receive a unique gift that you wouldn’t ordinarily buy for yourself.

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Embroidery
December 3, 2022

Artist Adorns Dried Leaves With Intricate Crochet Doily Designs

Fallen leaves find a new life in the art of Susanna Bauer. The German-born and UK-based artist uses found organic materials as the canvas for romantic crochet designs. Her new exhibition Gathering Stories assembles some of her latest pieces in this ongoing exploration of nature and craft. The rust-colored brown leaves were cleaned and dried and then carefully perforated with cream cotton thread.

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Dogs
November 30, 2022

Winston the French Bulldog Wins the 2022 National Dog Show

Delicious feasts and families getting together weren't the only celebrations happening on Thanksgiving. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia also hosted the 2022 National Dog Show, showcasing some of the best pups around. This year's competition crowned a 3-year-old French bulldog named Winston as the winner, marking the first time the breed has ever taken first place.

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