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.
Academy
January 27, 2026

Carry on the Long Tradition of Landscape Art When You Enroll in These Online Classes

Landscape drawing and painting have long held a place in art history. Traversing throughout centuries and art movements, there’s an innate human desire to depict the world we see. It’s an easily accessible subject matter that is ever-changing, allowing us unlimited possibilities for making art. Contemporary artists take full advantage of this genre, utilizing a variety of techniques and approaches to express landscapes.

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Academy
January 20, 2026

Cozy up With a Winter Craft When You Enroll in an Online Class

If you’re in the Northern hemisphere, you’re likely bundled up in a scarf and pulling on your parka. Or, at the very least, you’re wearing a sweater when you leave the house. With such frigid temperatures, it’s always nice to curl up on your couch with a cozy craft. Get started on a new project with the help of expert instructors when you enroll in an online craft class on My Modern Met Academy.

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Photo Contest
January 16, 2026

Winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards Capture the Grit and Beauty of Athleticism

Sports have it all—guts, glory, heartbreak, and triumph are just some of the emotions part of every game, match, or duel. And professional sports photographers capture it all. One photo competition recognizing the very best for their abilities to do so is the World Sports Photography Awards, sponsored by Canon. This coveted contest just announced its winners of the 2026 competition, showcasing the grit and beauty of this photography genre.

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Store
January 9, 2026

Edvard Munch’s Iconic “Scream” Painting Has Been Turned Into an Art Action Figure

There are some paintings so iconic that you’ll never forget them. Artworks that live in our collective consciousness, with motifs instantly recognizable—even if you’re not an art aficionado. Edvard Munch’s The Scream is one such painting. This haunting Expressionist work features a mysterious figure in the foreground holding his face to his hands and screaming. Two unknown figures lurk in the background next to a body of water and a vivid sunset.

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