Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
Architecture
October 31, 2019

This Company Will Give You a Tiny House for Free

Tiny houses can offer a less expensive option for those seeking homeownership. Their price tags range from just under $10K to upwards of $100K, and many can even be purchased online. But if buying one of these abodes just isn't in the cards, the tiny home manufacturer ESCAPE will provide you one for free. The catch? You must use the home as a rental unit through Airbnb (or equivalent) and not your full-time residence.

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Painting
October 27, 2019

Interview: Former Architect Captures the Emotion of Architecture in Watercolor Paintings

Artist Thomas W. Schaller combines a passion for architecture and storytelling into emotional landscape watercolor paintings. Originally trained as an architect, he found himself drawn to images of the built environment and eventually left designing behind to pursue fine art on a full-time basis. His education places him in an ideal position for architecture painting. Schaller understands how to design structures and knows what attributes to include and what he should leave out.

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Resources
October 24, 2019

Step-by-Step Doodle Tutorials Make Complex Subjects Easy to Draw

When you’re unfamiliar with drawing, sketching a simple doodle can seem impossible. But with the helpful tutorials of Doodle Me This, you'll be putting pen to paper in no time. Created by a woman named Jenny, her charming drawings feature an array of subjects that are simplified into three or four easy-to-follow steps. By the end of her doodle tutorials, you'll understand how to sketch cartoonish versions of guitars, foxes, rocketships, cacti, and much more.

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Travel
October 18, 2019

London’s Shangri-La Hotel Offers Ultra Luxury at The Shard, Western Europe’s Tallest Building

Whether you’re traveling to London or planning a staycation, the Shangri-La Hotel should be at the top of your list. Housed within the awe-inspiring skyscraper The Shard, the luxury accommodation combines breathtaking panoramic views of the London skyline in a cozy, contemporary setting complete with renowned dining, drinks, and a gorgeous infinity pool.

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