Minneapolis-based artist Megan Moore joined Bridgeman Studio swiftly after its launch in March 2014. She studied Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and now works as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, in addition to taking on personal and commissioned paintings. She has exhibited in regional galleries, shops and art fairs.

Megan's work is a study of form, color and composition with strong lines and a sense of balance and calm. Inspired by Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movements, her natural subjects are an exploration of pattern, light and shadow.

 

 

A day in the life  

Talk us through a day in the studio of Megan Moore. What's your routine?

I wish I had more of a routine. I have a full and hectic life as the mother of a toddler and working both as an artist and graphic designer. I am lucky though to be able to fill my days with a variety of things that I love. My favorite work days are spent exploring new ideas for paintings and putting paint to paper or canvas.

 

Do you prefer to work in your studio, or out and about?

I am a studio artist. When I am out and about, I am constantly collecting ideas for work, but when it is time to create, I like to be in my studio. I use my computer for reference images and like to have sketching materials and paints at hand and plenty of room to spread out.

 

How would you sum up your practice in 3 words?

Images of nature

 

Zinnias, 2004 by Megan Moore / Bridgeman Studio		Dandelions, 2008 by Megan Moore / Bridgeman Studio

 

What did you spend your first art-sale pay check on and how did you feel?

My aunt and uncle purchased two pieces of art work from me when I finished high school. I felt like they took my aspirations to be a professional artist seriously and that if they liked my work enough to buy it, it must be good.

 

The colour pallet of your artwork is very identifiable to you as an artist. What is your favorite color, and is this your favorite color to paint with?

Picking a favorite color is too hard. I like so many. I do like to paint with my favorites which include grays, blues, yellows, bright reds, and greens. Burnt sienna and yellow ocher are among my favorite paint colors. I like to pair them with blues and greens.

 

What inspires you to create works based on nature, animals and plant life? Is there a friend or family member who influenced your attraction to this subject matter?

Finding beauty in nature comes naturally to me. Having had so many classes (in high school and college) studying composition makes me notice the shape of objects and compositions that I see as I go about my day. I usually combine elements from several sources rather than working from direct observation.

 

Lazienski Park, 2014 by Megan Moore / Bridgeman Studio

 

 

Which other artists, dead or alive would you choose to have dinner with?

Matisse, Frida Kahlo, Christo, Natalie Ascencios (She is an illustrator I had the opportunity to meet when I was studying in New York City for the summer. I would love to talk with her again.), my sister Shannon, or any of my many artist friends.

 

What brought you to Bridgeman for the licensing of your artwork?

Licensing images is a great way for an artist to make a living out of her practice. I always have my eyes open for opportunities to expand my professional experience.

 

See all of Megan Moore's images available for licensing here