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.
Furniture
January 25, 2019

Wooden Table Has a Rainbow River of Melted Crayons Flowing Through It

Artisan Chris Salomone is an avid woodworker known for his popular videos showcasing his DIY projects. Using modern lines, his striking furniture designs have a clean finish that highlights the beauty of natural wood. But recently, Salomone had some colorful fun when he made an inlaid table. Inspired by trendy resin waterfall tables, he opted for a more common material accent—crayons.

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Art
January 13, 2019

Interview: Tech Visionary Oliver Luckett Shares His Amazing Contemporary Art Collection

Entrepreneur Oliver Luckett is well-known for founding companies that have helped shape the digital landscape. In addition to being a tech visionary, he’s a passionate art collector and supporter who, along with his husband Scott Guinn, has amassed an amazing array of contemporary art. The couple’s Reykjavík home serves as their own personal gallery that boasts many Icelandic artists and American street artists. Both are a nod to Luckett’s trajectory.

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Drawing
January 4, 2019

Illustrator Who Draws Married Life Comics Shares the Year-Long Journey to Getting Pregnant

Illustrator Yehuda Devir is no stranger to sharing his life through art. For years, he has turned everyday moments with his wife Maya into charming—and often hilarious—online couple comics. Through his ongoing series called One of Those Days, he and Maya chronicle their relationship, from the silly to the mundane and beyond. After years of enjoying the comics, you can’t help but feel like you’re friends with them.

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Creative Products
December 29, 2018

You Have to Squeeze, Drop, and Tap These Handmade Paper Toys for Fun Surprises

Japanese designer Haruki Nakamura brings his artwork to life through the time-honored tradition of paper crafting. Using his masterful understanding of paper engineering, he constructs whimsical creatures and dolls that move in surprising ways. By the simple act of tipping, poking, or dropping them on a table, they reveal their true selves. Sometimes, they become something brand new, expose several more legs, or retreat to the comfort of their protective shells.

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