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.
Creative Products
August 27, 2019

16 Playful Desk Accessories to Bring Creative Fun to Your Office

Chances are that you spend 40 hours a week (or more) sitting at a desk, so why not make your environment fun? With the help of some cool desk accessories, you can transform an otherwise drab workspace into a place that complements your personality. At My Modern Met Store, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite products that’ll help you get started on your quest for more joyful office decor.

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Painting
August 24, 2019

Landscape Paintings Celebrate the Healing Beauty of the Outdoors

Artist Ariel Lee pays homage to the power of the outdoors through contemporary landscape painting. Her colorful works focus on grand, sweeping scenery with precise brushstrokes,  presenting a love letter to both natural beauty and the therapeutic effect that it can have. “It puts everything into perspective for me,” Lee tells My Modern Met. “Being outdoors is similar to a reset button—I can feel the tension build when I’m away too long.

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Creative Products
August 16, 2019

10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This Month

Heading back to school means that you’ll probably be getting a new collection of books to add to your personal library. But even if you’ve long since graduated, you can plan your own independent study by selecting creative books. From photography to art to entrepreneurism, these texts are sure to inspire you. New books are released every week, so it can be hard to keep track of all the great things you could be learning.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.