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.
Good News
June 13, 2023

Watch Kids Erupt in an Impromptu Sing-Along as 7-Year-Old Performs in Talent Show

A 7-year-old named Cairo took to the stage at his school’s talent show dressed as Bowser from the video game Super Mario Brothers. Sitting at a keyboard, he began singing “Peaches” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was inspired by the game and released in theaters earlier in 2023. But that’s not all that happened during this performance.

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Store
June 9, 2023

Father’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All Creative Gifts for Dad

Gift-giving is often a challenge, and trying to find a present for your pops can be the most daunting of it all. What do you get for the man who has everything and needs nothing? This might have you struggling to decide on a gift. We’ve been there! If you’re looking for gift for dad, My Modern Met Store is here to make your shopping a little easier.

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Portrait Photography
June 7, 2023

Funny Portraits of Pets With Disgusted Expressions Beg the Question, “Who Cut the Cheese?”

Photographer Belinda Richards captures the unique personalities of cats and dogs through her soulful—and often funny—pet portrait photography. One of her latest series highlights the inherent humor of animals and her expertise in showcasing their personalities on camera. The collection of images titled Who Cut the Cheese? (it means exactly what you think) features 19 dogs and one “guilty-looking cat.

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Art History
June 5, 2023

Learn About Richard Scarry, the Children’s Book Author Who Illustrated Animals Like People

Children’s books are an important part of growing up. One of their benefits is that they allow kids to be delighted by pictures and ignite their imaginations. Richard Scarry was a prolific children’s book author and illustrator who personified animals with a charming whimsy that has been loved for generations. Scarry is perhaps most famous for his Best Book Ever series which showcases the fictional world of Busytown.

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