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.
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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Creative Products
August 15, 2018

Resin and Wood Surfboards Contain the Crashing Beauty of Ocean Waves

When it comes to producing eye-pleasing creative products, wood and resin are a perfect pair. The density and texture of the wood offers a striking juxtaposition when coupled with the ethereal twisting colors of the viscous polymer material. This dynamic duo has captivated jewelry wearers and art collectors alike. And thanks to the company TRVLX, surfboards are now donning this beautiful combination of structure and fluidity. Seth and Madison Greene are the masterminds behind TRVLX.

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Resources
August 1, 2018

Top 5 Free Color Palette Generators to Make Color Selection a Breeze

Selecting a color palette can be a daunting prospect. Whether you’re picking two or ten hues for your next painting, digital design, or decor scheme, it can be challenging to both narrow down your choices and select colors you feel are appropriate for your project. But like many things in the creative field, the more you practice—and the more you learn—the more intuitive color selection will become.

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My Modern Met

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