Episode 66: Megan Myers- Limitless Sense of Wonder

Megan Myers is a fine artist and illustrator based in Bend, Oregon. She has her own art business, Megan Marie Myers Art, LLC. Her work is inspired by the outdoors and the connections that we have to both the outdoors and those around us. Megan hopes that her work serves as an entry point into people’s own imaginations and to think about their own relationships to nature, each other, and ourselves. Before starting her own art business, Megan attended Seattle University and majored in Visual Arts. After graduation, she worked in art administration for a decade, including working for the world-renowned glass artist, Dale Chuhuly. Following that, she worked at Trader Joe’s in Portland, Oregon as a sign maker. She has now worked with brands including Hydro Flask, Visit Bend, The Environmental Center, and so many more. In this episode, Megan talked about taking the leap to start her own art business, her careers post college, what she hopes that people see when they look at her art, the joys that art brings her, her love for trail running and the outdoors, and so much more! This episode is hosted by Emma Benner. What we talked about: 3:40- The outdoors culture in Bend, Oregon 5:40- Introduction to Megan Myers 14:40- The importance of providing art opportunities in schools and for kids 16:55- Her career goals growing up and while in college 21:40- Her work in art administration for Dale Chihuly 27:05- Her work as a sign maker at Trader Joe’s in Portland 34:45- How her career at Trader Joe’s lead to her starting her own art business 37:05- The journey of launching her art business and some goals she has going forward 43:55- The process of hiring an employee in her business 47:55- Megan’s dream company/brand to work with 50:15- What she hopes that her art represents when people look at it 53:45- Where she pulls her inspiration from for her art 56:25- Her favorite outdoor activities to do in Bend, Oregon 1:00:10- What her typical day looks like with her own art business 1:05:35- End of podcast questions Show notes: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Daring Greatly by Brene Brown The Creative Pep Talk Podcast American Civil Liberties Union Follow The Illuminate Podcast: Illuminate Podcast on Instagram Illuminate Podcast on Twitter Illuminate Podcast on Facebook Follow Sandyboy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram