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.
Wildlife Photography
January 20, 2022

Enchanting Photos of Red Foxes Dusted With Snow Enjoying Wintertime Weather

Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond isn't afraid of facing the elements to get her “perfect shot.” Her love of wildlife, particularly foxes, inspires her to take her camera on various outdoor excursions, resulting in some incredible photos. Her latest series captures red foxes as they're blanketed in snow. Although she lives in an urban area, Raimond often ventures into nature to find her animal subjects.

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Drawing Guide
January 13, 2022

Learn How to Draw a Frog Step by Step

From bright green to a striking orange, frogs come in many shapes and sizes. While nowadays, we typically associate these amphibians with their flamboyant leaps and loud croaks, there's a lot more to know about them. In fact, the oldest frog can be traced back to the time of the dinosaurs, making them an ancient species of animal. Want to learn how to draw this amazing creature?

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Crafts
January 12, 2022

Artist Interlaces Colorful Woolen Yarn to Create Mesmerizing Objects

Self-taught fiber artist João Bruno Videira explores the innumerable creative possibilities of woolen yarn in his creative practice. He creates a variety of objects, big and small, by interlocking colorful threads in harmonious geometric patterns. “I grew up surrounded by wool. My mother used to be a teacher but she was very passionate about making Arraiolos rugs, a traditional kind of carpet we have in Portugal.

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