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.
Acrylic Painting
July 23, 2022

Energetic Drip Paintings Imagine a Future Where Cities and Nature Are One

Many big cities have a reputation for being gray and industrial. But not in Amy Shackleton‘s world. The Canada-based artist imagines a future where cities and nature are connected. She creates vibrant acrylic paintings that merge architecture with organic landscapes. Shackleton employs a drip painting technique—where paint is dripped or poured directly onto the canvas—to “achieve a natural energy in her work.

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Funny
July 22, 2022

Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Take on the TikTok Tortilla Challenge

Another viral challenge has taken over TikTok, and this time two Hollywood giants joined in the fun. Actors Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a video of themselves taking on the Tortilla Challenge, which involves each participant slapping the other with a soft flour tortilla while trying to keep a gulp of water contained in their mouths.

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Art Supplies
July 18, 2022

10 Best Modeling Clays for Sculptors of All Skill Levels

From ceramics to sculpture, clay serves many different purposes. Nowadays, however, this material can be found in different forms for different creative purposes. Air-dry clay, for instance, allows an artist to create artwork that will harden if left alone. On the other hand, modeling clay provides an artist with many different opportunities, including practice, model-making, and, in some instances, as the material for finished artwork.

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