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.
Portrait Photography
December 15, 2023

World’s Oldest Known Photo to Ever Be Developed Reveals Two Mysterious Figures

Today, having our picture taken is a fast and easy process. With lenses on our phones and the plethora of digital cameras available, you usually don't have to wait a long time to see your portrait. However, if you choose to use a disposable camera, then the process can be completely different, requiring you to drop the film off and wait about a week for the physical copies to be available.

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Pencil Drawing
December 14, 2023

20 Pencil Drawing Ideas To Inspire You To Start Creating

There's a lot that goes into making art. Paint, brushes, pastels, and markers are just some of the materials that creatives will have in their studio. However, you don't need to go on a shopping spree to dip your toes into drawing. With just a pencil and some paper, you can start honing your skills—one sketch at a time. As with any medium, drawing with pencil requires time and practice.

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Toys
December 13, 2023

Versatile 3-In-1 LEGO Set Can Be Built Into a Vintage Camera, Camcorder, or TV

Usually, the goal of a LEGO set is to create one structure or design. However, a new release gives users the option to construct three different objects from the same pieces. The LEGO Creator Retro Camera comes with 261 bricks that can be recombined to create a vintage-style camera (with film), a camcorder, or even a TV. Photography enthusiasts are sure to get a kick out of the realistic 35mm film SLR camera design.

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My Modern Met

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