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
July 1, 2019

Striking Photos of Zorses Capture the Very Real Yet Rare Hybrid of a Zebra and Horse

Did you know there are animal hybrids that sound fake, but are, in fact, real? A zorse, aka a cross between a zebra and horse, is really a living creature that walks this Earth. They are the offspring of a zebra stallion and a horse mare with the most defining characteristic of the zebra parent. A zorse has the stripes you'd find on zebra with a physicality that resembles its mother.

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Art
June 20, 2019

100 Artists are Celebrating Hello Kitty’s 45th Anniversary in a Massive Group Exhibition

For 45 years, Hello Kitty has captured the hearts and minds of people around the world. She’s a symbol of kindness and friendship whose fan base spans generations, and her image has been seen on countless products, experiences, and beyond. The cartoon cat is getting the recognition she deserves through a special group exhibition featuring 100 artists from all over the globe.

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Architecture
June 17, 2019

Guggenheim Museum: How Frank Lloyd Wright Brought His Masterpiece to Life in New York

A trip to New York City isn’t complete without a visit to one of its most famous locales, the Guggenheim Museum. For the past 60 years, the institution has “collected, preserved, and interpreted” modern and contemporary art that crosses cultures and platforms while engaging audiences in New York City and beyond. During its time in Manhattan, the museum has mostly been housed in a structure whose reputation precedes the art you’ll find inside.

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Creative Products
June 7, 2019

10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This Month

If you're in need of some creative inspiration, look no further than the pages of a good book. The practice helps to foster self-reflection and can even encourage you to think differently when it comes to the challenges faced in your work. There’s no shortage of helpful photography, design, and art books—which, let’s be honest, can be overwhelming—so we’ve selected some of our favorite titles for you!

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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.