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.
Photography
June 16, 2015

Adorable Scottish Fold Cat Sticks Her Tongue out like Albert Einstein

Meet Melissa, an adorable Scottish Fold cat with a penchant for sticking her tongue out. She lives in Russia with her owner, photographer Alina Esther, who captures amusing photos of her adorable expressions and quirky costumes. Bow-ties, crowns, and psychedelic sunglasses are all accessories the cat sports while also showing off her pink tongue. It's both cute and unusual, as felines don't seem to be known for this silly behavior.

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Cityscape Photography
June 12, 2015

Photographer Highlights the Incredible Variety of Windows Around the World

Windows are a vital part of any building – they help activate a space and bring it to life. Portuguese photographer Andr Vicente Goncalves pays tribute to this architectural element in his ongoing series called Windows of the World. In it, he documents a variety of colorful exteriors, sills, shutters, and shapes, grouping individual images into large grids according to their location. Through Goncalves' project, it's clear that there's no shortage of unique facades.

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