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.
Animals
November 23, 2019

Interview: “Rapunzel Horse” with a Golden Mane Shares Loving Bond with Her Fair-Haired Human

Have you ever been jealous of a horse’s mane? Well, a Haflinger mare named Storm has hair that'll make you wish you rocked her gorgeous locks. This breed of horse is known for its beautiful mane, and Storm doesn't disappoint. She has golden, wavy hair that trails down her side. It's so long that she's earned the nickname “Rapunzel” after the iconic fairy tale character.

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Art
November 14, 2019

Man Hand-Knits Sweaters of Places and Then Wears Them in Front of Their Exact Locations

Artist Sam Barsky has a unique way of commemorating the places to which he's traveled. Instead of opting for the usual tchotchke like a magnet or a coffee mug, he hand-knits his own sweater in advance, depicting imagery from the specific locale he intends to visit. He then goes to that place and poses in front of it while donning his knitted garment.

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Drawing
November 8, 2019

Mom Illustrates Hilariously Honest Comics Depicting the Daily Struggles of Parenting

Motherhood is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Often, these struggles go unsaid, as moms might shy away from talking about the harder parts of parenthood. Illustrator Paula Kuka, aka Common Wild, is opening up about the good and bad aspects of rearing children in her comics about parenthood.

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Landscape Photography
November 5, 2019

Interview: Photographer Captures Visual Love Letters to Earth with Striking Landscapes

Photographer Aaron Reed shares his love of nature through striking landscape images. A resident of the Pacific Northwest, he focuses much of his attention on the temperate terrain and captures scenes of babbling brooks, massive forests, and monumental mountainscapes. Each composition is a celebration of natural light and color; together, they offer endless inspiration and are the essence of why many people venture outdoors.

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