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.
Art
October 30, 2021

5 Simple Tips for How To Improve Your Handwriting

Whether your script is cursive, print, slanted, or straight, your handwriting can say a lot about you. Although nowadays there are fewer occasions to practice longhand, it's still very valuable if you can write neatly. Even if you're not satisfied with how your marks look at the moment, this is a skill you can easily develop. To make things easier, we've compiled five tips on how to improve your handwriting.

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Embroidery
October 18, 2021

Embroidery Artist Uses Dried Leaves as an Unconventional Canvas for Exquisite Bird Portraits

Spanish artist Laura Dalla Vecchia knows that you don't need precious materials to make amazing works of art. In fact, to find what she'll use in her artwork, she simply looks to the ground. Her ongoing series of hand-embroidered birds showcases a variety of different species that are stitched directly onto dried leaves. From orange-beaked toucans to florescent green parrots and ruby-throated hummingbirds, she manages to render each feathered creature with incredible accuracy.

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Art Supplies
October 5, 2021

14 Best Portable Art Supplies if You’re an Artist On-the-Go

Creative inspiration can strike at any time and any place. That’s why it’s so handy to have a favorite sketchbook in your bag to jot down your ideas. But there are many other portable art supplies that you can take with you on your excursions, too. Whether you're a landscape painter or a casual drawer during your commute, the right tools will help you stay creative even when you're on the go.

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