Issue 3 Artist Spotlight | Meghann Early
C+B: Tell us about yourself, Meghann!
ME: I am a born and raised New Yorker. I have lived in New York City all my life and am always happy to share the experience of growing up in this city with other people, because I know it is unique and I am still so in love with living here. I am a full time tarot reader. I do free readings on Youtube and am so blessed to have many return clients. This type of work really lends itself to being a creative, as I have found many ways to integrate tarot into my art.
C+B: How has your relationship with your work changed since you first started creating?
ME: As a life long creator, my relationship with how I create and what I create really changed when I had my baby Leo in 2021. My artwork has become more intuitive, as I have used it as a healing tool as I begin to find my way to a new normal. I allow myself to break “rules” and to be free in my color choices and the materials that I use. If I want to use glitter - I use glitter!
C+B: Share some details about your process for creating.
ME: Because I have a toddler, my creating happens at all times of day. A little here and a little there, as I have set up camp at the dining room table with a little art supply basket. Between work, nap-times and bedtimes, I glue, paint and doodle. I keep a running list of things I want to make or ideas I have in my planner to stay organized.
C+B: What is the one accomplishment you most hope to achieve in your creative career?
ME: I really hope to be able to continue to show and sell my work, but my main goal is to teach classes. I would love to teach people how to use art to heal and release even if they feel they are not an “artist.” I believe anyone can make beautiful art if they are so inclined.
Find and support Meghann here:
IG: @meghandthemoon
Website: http://www.meghandthemoon.com/
(Because I Am Not There, 9" x 12", mixed media collage, ©Meghann Early)
If my work was a meal it would be: A taco bar! Lots of colors, lots of options, lots of flavor, but always a tasty bite!
I would love to be able to share my work with: There are so many inspiring creators out there that might not be “famous” yet and it has been so humbling to connect with so many artists that I admire on social media. I have even been able to take class from some of them, and have some of them comment and share my work to their own accounts. While there are many famous creators that I love the group that I am a part of online have been the people I most want to share my work with.
If I were to work in another medium, I would choose: While collage is my first love it has definitely been a gateway into trying other types of art. This year has been all about practicing my illustration and fine art skills. I also always have my polymer clay at the ready when I feel the need to work with something more tactile.
My hope for those viewing my work: I hope that my work inspires others to create their own work even if they feel like they might not be a particularly creative person. I also hope that my work invokes emotion and inspiration.
