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.
Food Art
November 13, 2017

Baker Creates Creamy Birthday Cake Replica of a Photographer’s Favorite Camera Lens

It might seem crazy to think that a birthday cake could outdo any gift you would receive on your special day. But with the amazing things that bakers are now doing with confections, it's no surprise that cake art can be the most memorable part of your celebration. One photographer had a delicious way to commemorate his birth with a cake by Karen Ng of Pipette By Karen.

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Animals
November 9, 2017

Adorable Animated Spider Named Lucas Is So Cute, Even Arachnophobes Will Smile

Many people have a fear of spiders, but it’s hard to resist this adorable arachnid named Lucas. Animator Joshua Slice introduced the cute character in a very short film aptly called Lucas the Spider. With such large, glossy eyes, how could you not say “aww” when you see him? What makes the 21-second clip even cuter is the addition of Slice’s nephew, who voices Lucas and brings him to life with a child-like personality.

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Drawing
November 7, 2017

Illustrator Turns Everyday Moments with His Wife into Funny Relatable Comics

Being in a long-term relationship with someone isn’t all about grand romantic gestures. If you live together, it’s also about experiencing the minutiae of everyday life—both its ups and downs. Illustrator Yehuda Devir captures these moments with a biting wit in his relationship comics called One of Those Days. The ongoing series showcases him and his wife Maya as they coexist for better and sometimes hilariously worse.

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Animals
October 31, 2017

Perfectly-Timed Photos Transform Ordinary Felines into Agile Ninja Cats

There are many types of animal photography, from heartfelt pet portraits to amazing shots of wild animals. Japanese photographer Hisakata Hiroyuki takes a conceptually lighter approach to his creature images; he reveals the delightful world of ninja cats—otherwise ordinary felines captured in the midst of action that look like they’re performing martial arts. Hiroyuki’s portraits demonstrate the impressive agility of young cats.

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