Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Creative Products
April 26, 2019

30 Artsy Mother’s Day Cards Offering Creatively Sweet Sentiments

The beginning of spring means that Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you're looking for the perfect card to pair with Mother's Day gifts or simply want something to show how much you care, now is the time to start looking for the perfect card for the greatest woman in your life. Luckily, there's no shortage of unique Mother's Day cards from independent makers around the world.

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Funny
April 24, 2019

Twitter Thread Proves Jeff Goldblum’s Outfits Pair Perfectly with Pop Tarts

Jeff Goldblum is a man of many talents. Known for his stellar acting and dapper good looks, he has another ability that was previously hiding in plain sight. Comedy writer Rachel Clayton has pointed out that Goldblum is a pro at matching his sartorial choices with Pop Tart flavors. That’s right—it seems that the tasty treats could be outfit inspiration for the quirky Hollywood actor.

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Painting
April 22, 2019

Artist Paints Landscapes on Jackets Turning the Wearer into a Walking Art Gallery

Self-taught artist Feliks Kaparchuk, aka ColorByFeliks, recreates the beauty of the natural world in unconventional places. The tranquil scenes of towering trees, endless starry skies, and glassy waters inhabit the back of denim jackets and tote bags to turn the wearer into a mobile art gallery. “I think painting on different surfaces is just another way to be creative with my artwork.

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Nature
April 18, 2019

Japan’s Enchanting Wisteria Tree Tunnels Belong on the Pages of Fairy Tales

Japan is well known for its bountiful cherry blossom trees, but that's far from all of the enchanting beauty that the country has to offer. Wisteria trees, with their cascading vines, make the perfect picturesque addition to scenes that look like they belong in fairy tales. These plants grow in a variety of colors; the most common is purple, but you'll also find pinks, blues, whites, and yellows hanging from a wisteria tree branch.

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