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.
Photo Contest
September 19, 2018

20+ Funny Finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Wild animal photography is often serious business, but the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards prove that you can find humor in nearly any setting. Now in their fourth year, the competition reveals some of the world’s most stereotypically “tough” creatures doing things that’ll make you laugh. Earlier in 2018, they shared some of the funniest pictures submitted so far. They’ve since narrowed down the selection from over 2,000 entries to just 41 finalists.

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Travel
September 12, 2018

Try Living Like a Pioneer in These Covered Wagons Near Yosemite National Park

Do you feel nostalgia for the computer game Oregon Trail? If you spent your youth wondering what it’d be like to live in a covered wagon, you’re in luck. You can now channel the pioneer experience by spending the night in Conestoga covered wagons near Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging have recently outfitted authentic caravans to appear rustic on the outside but a cozy glamping experience inside.

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Portrait Photography
September 7, 2018

Photographer Captures the Undeniable Similarities of Dogs and Their Humans

Dogs and their humans have developed bonds so strong that it's no wonder they start to resemble each other. The similarities often exist in subtle yet undeniable ways—be it through flowing locks, soulful expressions, or a silly grin. Photographer Gerrard Gethings highlights these “doggelgängers” in his charming collection of colorful portraits. The idea that a bonded dog and human share a resemblance has been put to scientific tests.

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Portrait Photography
September 3, 2018

Surreal Swimming Portraits Highlight the Eye-Pleasing Symmetry of the Indoor Pool

The swimming pool is a site of unintentional eye-pleasing symmetry. The decorative tiles coupled with the reflections in crystal clear waters create mirrored imagery that often abstracts the surrounding environment. Photographer Maria Svarbova captures this serendipitous repetition—and more—in her ongoing series of surreal synchronized swimmer portraits. Known for the distinct style of her swimming pool photos, Svarbova seeks spaces that lend themselves to mirroring.

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