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.
Technology
March 20, 2026

HumanX 2026: What To Expect at the AI Conference Exploring Its Real-World Impact in Society

How do we exist in a world with widespread artificial intelligence (AI) and still retain our humanity? That is the question that many are seeking answers to. The solutions take different forms, as AI doesn’t touch everything equally. HumanX is a conference that seeks to facilitate a dialogue on the real-world impact of AI in areas of business, leadership, and society.

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Academy
March 17, 2026

Mixed-Media or Single-Medium Art: How To Find the Style That Works for You

Two-dimensional art is ripe with possibilities, and it all starts with the type of medium you choose to work in. Whether you’re painting, drawing, or somewhere in between, what you’re working with can dictate what’s attainable when crafting an image. You don’t, however, have to stick to just one medium. Many artists choose to employ multiple types of media in their work. But what’s right for you: mixed media or a single medium?

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My Modern Met

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