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.
Design
June 21, 2017

Fabulously Ferocious T.Rex Purse Adds Playful Fun to the Conventional Carry-All

Fashion is at its best when it’s both fun and functional. A purse, while handy, doesn't have to be confined to a rectangle or square—it has way more design possibilities than that. As Kate Spade proves, you can inject some whimsy into your wardrobe while looking elegant at the same time. The luxury designer has created a T.rex dinosaur purse that’s clad in a light pink leather and adorned with gold-plated hardware and a cross-body chain.

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Art
June 19, 2017

30+ Mother-Daughter Tattoos Celebrating Their Special Life-Long Bond

Tattoos are often thought of as something just for the younger generations. But as we've seen, there are also older folks that rock some amazing ink. As attitudes towards body art continue to evolve, people that were once opposed tattoos are now open to the idea—like moms. Rather than steering clear of these permanent adornments, some choose to embrace them and make the experience one that they share with their offspring.

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Design
June 14, 2017

Ingenious Bicycle Attachment Helps Keep Cyclists Safe with a Ring of Red Light

As urban bike shares grow increasingly popular, more cyclists are hitting the streets. While this trend has many advantages, riders often struggle with staying safe among automobile traffic. Cities are often slow to adopt separate bike lanes, so it’s up to the rider to ensure that they protect themselves. Tire manufacturer Michelin is helping in these personal safety efforts with new bike technology called Bikesphere.

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Art
June 13, 2017

Tree-Like Pattern Dug into the Ground Makes a Desolate Green Field Come Alive

Great land art reimagines the world in ways we never expected. From Andy Goldsworthy’s complex leaf arrangements to Robert Smithson’s iconic Spiral Jetty, earthworks art is a mesmerizing facet of the creative world. Carrying on this great tradition is Krisztián Balogh. His 2012 site-specific installation called World Tree embeds a branch-like motif into the soft grass.

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