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.
Entertainment
May 5, 2023

Best Signs From the Writers Guild of America Strike Show How Creative They Are With Words

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA)—aka Hollywood’s writers—went on strike. After six weeks of contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the WGA announced its members would “walk off the job.” The labor union represents about 11,500 people who write for the television shows and movies we enjoy at home and in theaters.

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Portrait Photography
May 4, 2023

Surreal Shrink-Wrapped People Portraits Visualize Vacuum-Sealed Love Bubbles

A creative who goes by the name Photographer Hal often depicts people in confined spaces. While that might initially sound distressing, Hal’s work points out that this isn’t always the case. His series Flesh Love All was created with a desire to express love in its many forms, from romantic to familial. Only love, he notes, “may have the power to bring all things together, even across race and disparities.

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Photography
May 3, 2023

Celebrate Photography Month by Saving 10% On Our Online Pet Photography Course

If you’re a pet parent, chances are that you have a lot of photos of your furry friend. Whether taken with your phone or another camera, you always aim to photograph incredible portraits of your pet. But what if your pictures could be even better? Renowned pet photographer Belinda Richards of Frog Dog Studios will show you how in her comprehensive online course titled Introduction to Pet Photography: Capture the Spirit of Your Furry Friend.

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Creative Products
May 1, 2023

15 AAPI-Owned Etsy Shops to Support During AAPI Heritage Month and Beyond

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI. During this time, we recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched the United States’ history and are vital to its future success. Part of celebrating this time is learning the stories of people who are part of this community.

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