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.
DIY
February 6, 2022

Learn How to Make Your Own Handmade Valentine’s Day Card With These 10 Tips and Tricks

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which for some means it's time to find the perfect chocolates, flowers, and gift for that special someone. And for others, it means it's time to doll out the art supplies and begin crafting a heartfelt card for their sweetheart. With the vast selection of unique and whimsical cards available to buy, it may seem intimidating to try making your own.

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Gift Guide
February 5, 2022

15 Quirky Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

It's common knowledge that Valentine's Day is the time to spoil your sweetheart. This romantic holiday offers the perfect excuse to shower your beau with chocolates, sweets, and sappy cards. Sometimes, however, it can be nice to receive something that's not as ephemeral. So this year, consider adding a gift to go along with your box of candy.

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Movies
February 3, 2022

Highly Anticipated Studio Ghibli Theme Park Will Open in November 2022

Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has been creating beautiful and heartfelt animated films that explore diverse human experiences. While fans have been able to learn more about the collective and their movies by visiting the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, there will soon be another place for enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the fantasy worlds. Ghibli Studio has announced via Twitter that their theme park is opening November 1, 2022.

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Pencil Drawing
February 2, 2022

Realistic Drawing of a Catfish Looks Like It’s Swimming Off the Page

It's easy to mistake the drawings of 25-year-old Aria for reality. The self-taught Japanese artist is famous on social media for creating head-turning illustrations of animals and objects that look like they're about to pop off the page. Her latest piece captures the whiskery form of a catfish whose tail magically escapes the boundary of the paper. Despite its three-dimensional appearance, Aria's artwork is, in fact, two dimensional.

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My Modern Met

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