Meet Megha Tony | Designer and Artist

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

Hi Megha, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I’ve always wanted to live creatively. I’m drawn to thoughtful design, architecture, interiors, visual art, and storytelling. Studying architecture at Georgia Tech and beginning my career at a design firm was especially formative. It taught me how to think about space, composition, and structure, and it strengthened my artistic vocabulary, giving me tools to explore abstraction, collage, and visual storytelling in more nuanced ways. A background in architecture helped me understand how people interact with their space, and that level of detail has been so important for my art practice.
Even when life took me in different directions, I always found my way back to making with my hands — painting, creating, and expressing emotions and ideas through materials. Especially during difficult seasons, creative work became something steady and grounding. Making my practice a non-negotiable part of my daily life has helped me feel more connected and present.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m an abstract artist, and I often draw inspiration from nature to tell stories about life and human emotions — especially the ones we don’t always talk about or don’t have words for. I lean into the idea that art can be a companion that holds you on heavy days, transports you somewhere softer, and something you can have a conversation with. I graduated from architecture school, and a big part of my visual storytelling comes from that foundation — the ideas of structure, spatial awareness, and composition. Over time, these elements have become part of my subconscious expression. My work has evolved over the years, just as I have.
My path here to today, was not linear. I trained and worked professionally as a designer within architecture for many years. All of which was incredibly formative to my art practice today. Becoming a mother deeply shifted my relationship with my art practice and its meaning, and I found myself becoming more playful and tender. When my son was born, I chose to step away from a structured career for a more intuitive one. That was not easy — it required trusting myself and rebuilding confidence. I’ve had to honor a slower, more patient rhythm and learn to make art in small pockets of time, in a small corner of my home. In slowing down, I am learning to be more present— watch the world through my son’s eyes, be invited into his sense of wonder, and embrace play. Of course, there have been moments of self-doubt, comparison, and the fear of starting over without a clear path ahead. I’m learning that creativity thrives on consistency, and my personal growth need not always be loud.
The scariest thing during the journey was sharing my work with the world. Because my work comes from lived experience, it feels vulnerable to put into the world. There’s always the question, “Does this resonate? Is this too much?” But over time, I’ve learned that taking that risk is also how connection happens. When I began sharing more honestly, I realized I wasn’t alone in those heavy or complicated feelings. People saw themselves in my work, and that felt incredibly meaningful — like a conversation through color, texture, and form instead of words. I’ve learned that art does not need to be explained to be meaningful, so I continue to return to why I create — not for validation, but for healing and connection.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is not taking it too seriously — which is difficult for me to admit. I tend to be hyper-focused on getting things “right.” There were times I became caught up in numbers — social media growth and productivity — and in the process, making art took a backseat. It stopped feeling playful and started feeling heavy. I made a conscious decision to protect the creativity and soul of my work. I set boundaries around how I show up, what I share, and how much I allow external pressure to shape my process. Staying playful, curious, and honest has made the work feel sustainable.
In an over stimulated culture, my artwork is an invitation to pause. It is for those who feel deeply and value connection. My story today is one of choosing to live a life prioritizing slowing down, noticing, and creating.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here’s an excerpt from my list:
– Chattahoochee River trails – Morgan Falls : For peaceful walks in nature, walks by the river, outdoor painting sessions
-Xi’an’s Gourmet House – For their nourishing noodle soup after a visit to the High museum
-Decatur Book Festival (If my friend is here around that time)
-Big Softie – Great soft serve near Grant Park neighborhood (also a great place to take a stroll)
-Beltline Eastside Trail – for all the amazing art
-Local Honey – meet Gray Timmins, my favorite hair artist and a wonderful person to get to know

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
So many people. Some of my professors at Georgia Tech truly understood that my language is visual storytelling through abstraction and encouraged me to continue pursuing that path. I’m also deeply grateful to my mentors from my time at the design firm — whom I’m still in touch with — and they continue to reflect me back to myself, especially during moments of doubt. Through motherhood I’ve learned to slow down and see the world through a lens of play and curiosity. Elizabeth Gilbert’s and Austin Kleon’s books shaped my relationship with creativity, I enjoy reading lots of fiction, especially Kristin Harmel’s books for her emotional depth and story telling, Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s work influenced my love for slow intentional living.

Website: https://www.meghatony.com

Instagram: megha_tony

Other: Email: info@meghatony.com

Image Credits
Rachel White (Artist Photos)