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 History
September 14, 2021

Dissecting Rembrandt’s Masterpiece Painting ‘The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp’

A decade before Rembrandt produced his masterpiece The Night Watch, he was a newly established portrait painter in the Dutch Republic. His first major commission in Amsterdam was a striking painting of a doctor performing a public dissection before a group of fascinated spectators. Entitled The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, this large group portrait is considered an early triumph for the 26-year-old Rembrandt.

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Drawing Guide
September 9, 2021

Learn How to Draw a Bat Flying in the Sky Step by Step

Bats are often regarded as a symbol of Halloween and all things spooky. However, there's more to this nocturnal creature than its haunting reputation. For instance, they are the only mammal in the world capable of flight, and, as pollinators, they are vital members of the ecosystem. Follow along to learn how to draw a bat flying through the sky.

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Watercolor Painting
September 4, 2021

Massive Watercolor Paintings “Bloom” on Paper Showcasing the Delicate Beauty of Flowers

Who doesn't love the idea of a bountiful bouquet? Well, artist Janet Pulcho creates massive, human-sized blooms that can live forever. Her series of large watercolor paintings capture the ethereal beauty of different flowers, from poppies to peonies. “I like florals for their aesthetics,” Pulcho tells My Modern Met. “There is enough ugliness in the world and I believe that my paintings can bring something beautiful and inspiring into other people’s life.

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Art
September 1, 2021

Art Critic Cosplays as Famous Figures From Iconic Paintings

Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered what it would be like to live inside of it? Well, Olga Tolstunova might be able to show you. The Ukrainian art teacher has been cosplaying as the figures of history's most famous paintings to make learning about these well-known pieces more fun. She uses makeup, clothing, and creative backgrounds to replicate artwork from different eras and art styles.

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