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.
History
January 24, 2018

How a Gorgeous Landscape Painting Became the Paramount Pictures Logo

When you think of movie production, Paramount Pictures probably comes to mind. It’s one of the largest studios in the U.S. and has been around nearly as long as cinema itself—in fact, Paramount is the fifth oldest studio in the world. Established in 1912 as the Famous Players Film Company, it has come a long way since the pre-talkies days; it’s expanded, for instance, to include DreamWorks Pictures.

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Drawing
January 16, 2018

Witty Comics Reveal the Everyday Differences Between China and Western Cultures

There are many differences between China and Western cultures, from overall lifestyle to individual demeanor. The comic artist Tiny Eyes, aka Siyu, is chronicling them in her ongoing series of sequential art that highlights some of the things that she, as someone born and raised in Beijing, has experienced when communicating with people in the United States, France, and England.

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Creative Products
January 10, 2018

Have a Whale of a Good Time Carrying These Quirky Fish-Shaped Bags

Contemporary fashion—particularly accessories—offers a way for us to express ourselves without saying a word. Based on the choices we make, our personal style tells others about who we are and even what we believe. It has the ability to make serious statements, but on the flipside, it can also be a lot of fun. Don Fisher bags are perfect for people who have a love of the ocean and enjoy the quirkier side of life.

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