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Megan

Well hey there...thanks for stopping by for a dose of creativity and inspiration! Enjoy and don't be afraid to say hi!

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Mojito Juice - delish!

I'm eating lot's of raw veggies this days...and juicing and smoothie making. I thought this would mean holding my nose and gulping down weird tasting swamp water, but I've found this to be creatively fun, challening, and actually quite tasty! This weekend I discovered Mojito Juice, a recipe by Sonnet... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Makewells

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Overcoming the Opposite of Creative Block

Now that the "great wall" (as I like to call it) is completed, I've been a little bit all over the place when it comes to getting back into my previous groove. I promised myself before the mural began, that once it was completed I would limit the amount of... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Makewells

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Back to Lettering (for now?)

Well, I'm back in my little studio this week with lot's of lettering to do. I missed this little room, with my jars of pens, boxes of papergoods, and piles of random stuff you normally find in an artist's studio (deer antlers in the corner, notes to myself scribbled in... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Makewells

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The Mural is Complete!

So, I pretty much can't believe that the mural has been done for 4 whole days now. It not only seems like yesterday that I was just beginning on the far right hand side, but also that I was just beginning the planning of it (more than 6 months ago).... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Makewells

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Mural: Days 3 - 9

Well, it's been quite the week (and a half). I wanted to post more often, but as you can imagine I've been a bit busy and pretty tired when I get home each evening. Each day has presented new challenges and new opportunities to trust God to help me problem... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Makewells

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Mural: Days 1 and 2

Ok, so I have two days under my belt. Not really two full days of work though - we had a slow start yesterday due to getting the lift in place, getting trained on it, etc. I probably didn't start painting until a little after noon and I painted until... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Makewells

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Big Announcement! (Literally)

I've been sitting on this exciting news since September - so I'm thrilled to finally announce the exciting project I'll be working on the next 6 weeks or so...STARTING TODAY!!! Back in June, the Academy of Fine Arts here in Lynchburg announced a mural design competition. I knew instantly that... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Makewells

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Where Did I Go?

Well, I know I disappeared for a while, but I'm back. So hello :) I'll start by saying that my first winter was rough. Despite the excitement of snow, a wonderful day skiing with my hubby, and a few beautiful "warmer" (aka, 55 degrees) days, I did not like winter.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Makewells

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Makewells on DIY Bride

Back in the fall, I got to work with the lovely Alex, putting together all sorts of lettering pieces for her wedding in The Woodlands, Texas. Last week, her wedding was published on DIY Bride - a fun wedding blog highlighting all sorts of DIY elements of course - and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Makewells

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Mixed Media Class

Last week I started teaching a class here in Lynchburg called Mixed Media Workshop. It meets just four Monday evenings for 2 1/2 hours at The Academy of Fine Arts in our downtown. I must admit, I was super nervous getting back into the classroom for the first time since... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Makewells

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Custom Hand Lettered Logos

January gave me the opportunity to work with two lovely photographers - Jamie Sapp and Mary Beth Flateau - and create them both hand lettered logos. I loved the process of creating these - the act of writing something can be so simple, yet so complicated at the same time.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2013 at Makewells

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Mini Art Blocks

Well, it's official. I have multiple artistic personalities. Just as soon as I get in one groove, I move onto another. I can't help it though! An idea pops into my mind, and I must create it. So these little mini paintings have been on my mind lately, and I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Makewells

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Instamonth: January

Well, there went January! That was fast, huh? I would sum up this month in one word: cold. Seriously, there were days it didn't leave the 20's and that is just ridiculous. I experienced my first snow driving attempt (that didn't go well), made a lot of art, and spent... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2013 at Makewells

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Confessions of a Novice Freelancer: Part 2

Back in September, I wrote a post titled "Confessions of a Novice Freelancer". I was just three months into a new phase of my art career - a phase where I needed to sell my art in order to make money (crazy how that works, huh?) In a very short... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2013 at Makewells

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Sketchbook Time

I've been trying to push myself in my sketchbook this past week with my lettering...trying to get out of my "safe place" (a style of script I've gotten stuck with). My new sketchbook has become a place for exploring new types of lettering. Here's a little peek at the first... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Makewells

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Another new print in my shop!

This is the Day that the Lord has Made...Let us Rejoice and Be Glad in it. This print is now available in my etsy shop...enjoy! Have a great day! Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Makewells

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A New Painting (finally)

Hoorah! I just finished a new, rather large painting and it felt so good to be back behind the easel. I enjoy all the other projects I've been doing these days (illustrations, lettering, invitation design, etc) but freely painting what my heart desires is my true love. This piece evolved... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2013 at Makewells

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Hoorah! I have been waiting for this much anticipated day, where the cold air is finally worth it. We got our first snow last night and I couldn't have been more excited! I kept the back porch light on just to relish in the snowflakes falling. I was like a... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Makewells

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I just released another new print in the shop: Amazing Grace. I'm really enjoying doing these little illustrations...giving myself a little "me time" in the midst of so much custom work. I have a very long list of Bible verses, hymns lyrics, and other sayings I'd like to add to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2013 at Makewells

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There is something so exciting and terrifying about a brand new sketchbook. The blank white pages thrill me. Yet, when it comes to making a mark on that first page, there is always a little pressure I put on myself. It's silly - a sketchbook is supposed to be for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Makewells

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A new series of prints

This past week I've been obsessed with creating some smaller, meaningfull pieces. The first set were some of the states that I created, however, that quickly led me to start creating illustrations of my favorite scripture verses and hymns. I hope I continue doing these, but you know me, I'm... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2013 at Makewells

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Ruffled: Tropical Holiday

The lovely Miranda of Sugar(ed) Event Design and Planning down in my home land - South Florida - put together the most amazing styled shoot for Ruffled. She teamed up with Jonathan Connolly (photographer) and created a dreamy, tropical wedding to drool over. I was honored to be a part... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Makewells

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New prints in the shop!

So, I've been having fun goofing around with some illustrations the past couple days. I'm working on ways to showcase the 50 states (who knows if I'll do all 50 or not) and how to incorporate my own funky style into the illustrations. This one was done on photoshop using... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2013 at Makewells

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New Year Art Making

Happy New Years! I'm spending the day making some art. I'm working on a new series of illustrations to sell as prints in my etsy shop...states! Enjoy the first day of 2013! Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Makewells

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Well, it's the last day of 2012 and I thought it proper to summarize, as best, this crazy, adventurous year: January: Brent flew up to Virginia to interview for a new job. Within a few days, he took the job, found us a place to live, and we subleased our... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2012 at Makewells

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