Meet Meg Indy | Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Meg Indy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Meg, what do you attribute your success to?

The heartbeat behind my work is storytelling. Whether I’m giving glimpses into my own life or reflecting the journeys of others on canvas, the artwork I create speaks beyond the art. This has been an essential part of my career, not only because it adds depth to my work, but more importantly, because it fosters community through the human experience.

Every now and again, I will introduce an anonymous submission box with a prompt that goes with a theme I’d like to explore. Currently, I am inviting collectors and strangers alike to share their experiences, interpretations, and memories of ‘joy’. Acknowledging the humanity that breathes in each submission, and then weaving those narratives together into a body of work, is one of the most sacred parts of my practice.

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?

My affinity for art has been a dear and lifelong companion. We met somewhere within the expanse of my mother’s overflowing craft bins, my father’s passion for photography, and my grandmother’s never ending teacher supply room. My earliest memories are smattered with smocks and stickers and brushes and every colorful treasure a girl could paint her world with.

As a student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, I loved hitting pause in the hustle of my undergraduate life by squirreling away with my watercolors and painting for friends. As my commissions list grew, I rented my roommate’s desk to expand my workspace across my tiny room, rearranging beds to hide the paint splatters, and once hiding an entire apartment’s worth of furniture to make our living room into a makeshift gallery for a night. My reignited passion for creativity carried me through college and ultimately launched my art business, Meg Indy.

My artistic style has been molded by this overwhelming presence of joie de vivre – a visitor that likes to frequent my studio on sunny afternoons and often waves hello through my work. Each layer, color, and texture at play on the canvas before me reflects the essence of my days – morning walks to the nearby pomegranate tree, artful espressos, monthly flowers in the living room vase, Elvis Presley on the record player – moments of pure, simple, familiar joy. My dearest hope is that this warmth continues to reverberate beyond the studio and into the hearts and homes of my collectors.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.

My favorite way to introduce someone to inspired living – if not through art – is by way of cuisine! Atlanta has so much to offer a fellow foodie, including this quick list of my all time favorites:

Coffee: Ann Mashburn (The Sid, $1 Espresso), Little Tart Bakeshop (Lavender Matcha & pain au chocolat!), Prevail (Fig Latte)
Breakfast: Le Bon Nosh (Shakshouka or Breakfast Sandwich), The Daily (Breakfast Burrito), Muchacho (Johnny Utah, trust me)
Lunch: Atrium (get a smattering of the menu for the full experience), Krog Street Market (give Yalla! a try), Red Bird (their dry rub grilled chicken salad is divine)
Dinner: Forza Storico (all of the pastas & the Tagliata Di Manzo), The Optimist (Oysters & Grilled Octopus), Antico’s (Diavola – best pizza in town!)
Cocktails: Drawbar, Tiny Lou’s, Gypsy Kitchen, Little Trouble, L.O.A.

Cheers!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?

There is always so much gratitude for the people I am lucky enough to have in my corner. From collectors, friends, family, to my husband, Jake, I couldn’t imagine walking into the studio everyday without their continuous encouragement and support.

A few other thank you’s go to the following: (1) Julia Cameron, author of ‘The Artist Way’, who has changed my practice for the better through her insistence on Morning Pages and Artist Dates (a must read for all creatives alike), (2) my accountant, Dolores, for her guidance and calming presence as I continually navigate the terrain of entrepreneurship, and (3) the gardener who fills the flower boxes outside of my apartment building – your careful, colorful work never ceases to inspire.

Website: meg-indy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_indy/

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Image Credits
Kelsey Butcher Photo