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.
Science
June 1, 2016

Challenging Color Test Hides Letters in Plain Sight

How well can you see color? Perhaps you’re a pro with one hue, but differentiating between two is a whole other story. To challenge your abilities, Buzzfeed Blue has created a short video with a simple test: identify the letter that’s hiding within plain sight. The video features four rounds of two different color combinations, each more difficult than the last.

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Inspiring
May 24, 2016

Airbrush Artist Applies Temporary Tattoos onto Sick Kids to Boost Their Self Esteem

A great tattoo—even a temporary one—can improve your self-confidence and encourage you to see your body in a whole new light. For kids, especially those suffering from severe illness, this type of non-permanent body art gives them a much-needed self-esteem boost. New Zealand-based artist Benjamin Lloyd is helping to facilitate their positive outlook by airbrushing intricate custom tattoos on their arms and torsos.

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Photography
May 18, 2016

Candid Backstage Portraits of Celebrities at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival

Photographer Greg Williams provides an insider’s look into some of the world’s most exclusive events. Last year, he attended the 72nd Venice International Film Festival, capturing intimate shots of celebrities—off the red carpet—for a fascinating series called #artofbehindthescenes. He has since revived this project for the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and turned a similar candid, cinematic eye towards some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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My Modern Met

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