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.
Design
September 11, 2019

Futuristic Camper Van Is a Luxury Apartment That Happens to Be on Wheels

Many campers and motorhomes boast that they have all the features of a conventional free-standing home. And they often do, although being inside of them can still feel as though you’re living in a camper. However, a new concept by German manufacturer Hymer comes as close as any vehicle does to creating a space that is a high-end studio apartment that happens to be on wheels.

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Creative Products
September 6, 2019

Sleek Architecture Enamel Pins Let You Wear the World’s Most Famous Buildings

An enamel pin is a perfect way to commemorate the things that you love. These small accessories allow you to outwardly express your appreciation for just about anything—including a beloved artist,  ethereal fictional characters, or perhaps a memorable vacation. For the past five years, a husband and wife duo known as Drop a Pin have traveled the world and documented their favorite buildings.

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Tattoos
September 5, 2019

These Flower Tattoos with Black Backgrounds Turn Limbs into Elegant Works of Art

Tattoo artist Esther Garcia adds an ornamental touch to her clients’ arms and legs. Over the course of her 20-year career, she has evolved her style to combine elements of the blackout trend with colorful blooms, winged creatures, and decorative motifs that seemingly float on skin. The idea for this approach was originally a solution for coverup tattoos, in which she inks over a previous design that someone wants hidden.

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