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.
Music
April 12, 2022

Watch John Lennon’s Son Sing ‘Imagine’ For First Time Ever in Support for Ukraine

Julian Lennon, the son of the late John Lennon, once vowed to never perform his father’s iconic song “Imagine,” but the war in Ukraine caused him to reconsider. A singer himself, the younger Lennon sang an impassioned cover of the anti-war anthem as part of Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine. The cause is working to raise money for the country during the Russian invasion.

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DIY
April 8, 2022

Give Your Room a Refresh With This Handy Guide To Painting Interior Walls

Of all the DIY projects you can do in your home, painting a room is one of the most accessible. Whether you’re in need of a same-color refresh or want to completely overhaul your aesthetic, interior house painting is fully within your reach. It’s a budget-friendly way to make your home feel brand new. Painting a room is easier than you think—as long as you have the right tools.

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Style
April 5, 2022

Two Friends Wear the Same Outfits To Show How Fashion Looks Fabulous on Different Bodies

Every body is a good body, suitable for whatever clothing suits your fancy. No matter what social media or magazines might tell you, there is no ideal body type—just bodies. If you need reminding, take a look at the series Style Not Size by Denise Mercedes and Maria Castellanos. The duo snaps photos and makes videos, each wearing the same outfit on two different body types. Both look fabulous donning the selected styles.

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Embroidery
April 4, 2022

Anatomical Embroideries Offer a Dazzling Look at the Human Body Beneath the Skin

A needle and thread do well depicting the anatomy of the human body. After all, one type of medical procedure literally involves stitching the body back together. Artist Amber Griffiths, aka Ambroidering, crafts portraits that reveal what’s beneath the skin, and she uses these embroidery tools to convey muscle groups, nerves, and more. Often, she’ll incorporate beading in the piece, whether that’s in recreating strands of golden hair or blue veins.

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