Artist mom aesthetic

Meghan Bustard is a Vancouver-based mixed-media painter who lights up a room with her smile and her talent. I sat down with Meghan in her studio to ask her about her art, her home and everything in between.

Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire!

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Becoming a mom has been one of the most inspiring and profound things to happen to me as an artist. And the older Lucy gets, the more fun it is to share all kinds of creative experiences with her. While I am not an expert I have been creating with this kid since she was born and over time and lots of trial error, I continue to discover new ways to foster her creativity. Once in a while I like to share some of my favorite tips and insights about creating with a kid and with mothers day right…

She likens her practice to a game of “telephone” in which the work in question is constantly shifting in form and meaning during its progression. When she feels too comfortable with a particular method or idea she abandons it and moves on to something new. Your creative hunger seems to be independent of any particular medium. How important is the material to you? My working process is in many ways reminiscent of a dialogue. I never know how a certain [...]