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.
Street Art
July 31, 2021

Artist Brings the Sidewalk to Life With His Charming Chalk Art Characters

Artist David Zinn brings the sidewalk to life with his charming chalk drawings. For years, we’ve been enthralled by his sweet characters who interact with the surrounding environment. Zinn hasn’t slowed down since. He's prolific, creating artwork that utilizes overgrown grass and cracks in the sidewalk in optical illusions that reveal the likes of flying pigs, small rodents, and even aliens existing among passersby.

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Creative Products
July 24, 2021

15 Pieces of Unique Jewelry to Give Your Favorite Outfits a Fresh Edge

You don’t have to break the bank to have a great sense of style. If your closet is already chock-full of clothes that you love, try giving your favorite outfits a fresh edge by pairing them with unique jewelry. At My Modern Met Store, we’ve got bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, and pins that will add some artsy flair to any occasion. Like living the slow life—like a sloth?

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Funny
July 16, 2021

Funny Dad Photoshops His Kids Into “Dangerous” Situations to Show His Girlfriend They’re OK

Kenny Deuss and his two kids love to go on adventures. But these aren’t just any escapades. A simple trip to the beach turns into a rescue mission after a seagull flies away with his youngest child. Biking around town is a little edgier, too, as Deuss does high-flying tricks on his bike with baby in tow. Although this sounds dangerous, don’t worry.

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Crafts
July 8, 2021

Everything You Need to Learn the Ancient Art of Calligraphy

Calligraphy is an ancient art that's popularity still exists today. Centered around letterforms and symbols, calligraphy celebrates the written word in many different ways, from how the individual letters are arranged to the rhythm and flow between them. An ancient art with a modern revival… The European iteration of the art first appeared in Latin script around 600 B.C.E. in Rome.

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