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.
Animals
July 19, 2022

Unbelievable Video Shows Humpback Whale Scooping Two Women Into Its Mouth

Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were kayaking in California’s San Luis Obispo Bay when the unthinkable happened. Suddenly, the two were engulfed by a giant humpback whale and spent a moment in its mouth. The entire thing was caught on video by people nearby, and it happened so fast that the two women didn’t even realize they were in the whale’s mouth until they saw footage after the fact.

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Paper Art
July 18, 2022

Origami Artist Folds a Stone Angel Figure Using a Single Sheet of Paper

Origami artist Chris Conrad folded a complex angel figure without the help of scissors or glue. The single sheet of paper, which has a marbled finish, features the figure with wings outspread, a halo above its head, and a book and staff in either hand. The level of detail is impressive, as Conrad has articulated each element of the angel all thanks to strategic folding.

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Puzzles
July 15, 2022

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 20% on All Creative Puzzles

If there’s something that has near-universal appeal, it's a good jigsaw puzzle. They’re both challenging and beautiful, making them a great activity for when you want to unwind and step away from your screen. Now is the perfect time to buy some (or some more) puzzles—My Modern Met Store is having a puzzle sale! From July 15 to July 17 at 11:59 PDT, use the code PUZZLES20 to save 20% on all puzzles.

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Inspiring
July 12, 2022

16-Year-Old Boy Rocked a Red Gown to Prom and His Classmates Were So Excited for Him

In high school, prom is akin to the Met Gala. It’s time when you get to put on your finest ensemble and make an entrance among your peers. A 16-year-old boy named Korben got to do just that, choosing to wear a fabulous sequined jacket top and a complementing voluminous skirt. Accompanying the two statement-making pieces were a red oversized bowtie, lip, and sparkling crown.

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