Megan Josol

Megan Josol

Victoria, BC
Hey, I'm Megan; full time artist and content creator on Vancouver Island, Canada.
Mar
11
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous

Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous

The Festival History The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Festival is an annual winter festival that takes place in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
2 min read
Mar
10
Using Art As A Way To Process Negative Emotions

Using Art As A Way To Process Negative Emotions

Written by Megan ~ Art was there through it all. It was there to give me a space to process my feelings. I spend a lot of my spare time drawing my feelings.
3 min read
Mar
09
My Reverse Cinderella Story

My Reverse Cinderella Story

Written by Megan ~ I've told this story many times to friends and family but here I am putting it in writing.
3 min read
Mar
08
Can Realism Art Be Creative?

Can Realism Art Be Creative?

Written by Megan ~ I find myself drifting between these two art styles but realism is a big love of mine. The tiny details in every day life makes me light up.
3 min read
Mar
07
ADHD Changed My Art Style

ADHD Changed My Art Style

I found myself leaving a lot of projects unfinished which made me feel discouraged to create more art. This made me sad.
2 min read
Mar
06
Learning How To Say No So You Can Focus On Your Passion

Learning How To Say No So You Can Focus On Your Passion

Written by Megan ~ I have spent a big portion of my life saying yes to everyone around me. This has contributed to major burnout.
4 min read
Mar
05
Follow Your Creative Passion

Follow Your Creative Passion

Written by Megan ~ It can be challenging when others don't see the value in something that you're passionate about. But It's important to remember...
2 min read
Mar
04
February Thoughts; Changing Art Styles

February Thoughts; Changing Art Styles

Written by Megan ~ It's so neat to look back on the last month and see my style shift to full background paintings. Painting objects without backgrounds has been neat. But I have enjoyed making these mini scenes come to life in a new way.
2 min read
Mar
04
Getting Into A Flow State

Getting Into A Flow State

Written by Megan ~ Flow state is a state of mind where an artist or creative person is fully absorbed in their work. Feeling completely focused and immersed in the creative process. It is a state of deep concentration.
2 min read
Mar
03
6 mini oil paintings laid out on a wood table.

Starting A Website As An Artist

Written by Megan ~ I've been sharing my art journey for the past year on social media. Learning in public and building my skills. A website has always been in the back of my mind.
2 min read