My man got ordained as a minister in the PCA last night and it was the sweetest service ever. I’m so thankful for these people and SO PROUD of you, Hayden Dale!!! You’re the best decision I ever made. 🥰

This piece started as play… with layers of petals and neon gouache paint strokes… and became one of my favorites. A lot of times that’s how it goes - when I’m creating just for the sake of fun, and not the result, I tend to love the outcome. Painting is my play - what is yours?

First round of calendars are in and will ship next week! Not too late to order one and still get it for January! Link in bio.

Blue Morphology Acrylic, ink, & charcoal on paper 18" x 24" Link in bio!

Abstract art: art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. * What do you like about abstract art? * Why do you think some artists choose to create pieces in this style? Comment below!

Heritage Acrylic on canvas 24" x 36" Link in bio!

Untitled Acrylic on canvas 36" x 48" Link in bio!

*Running like water* All prints are available for download in the store and make great last-minute Christmas gifts! Link in bio.

Reticent /ˈredəs(ə)nt/ not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily What thoughts or feelings come to mind when you look at this painting? Comment below!

New 2024 Print Calendars in the shop! Calendars will be sent to print January 1st, so order before then! Downloadable art prints make great last-minute gifts! Shop all prints in the shop. Link in bio!

Another bug 🐛 #columbusohioart #artmakescbus #columbusart #painting #cbus

Got to do some pretty itty-bitty paintings for my sweet @sarah_jane_taaffe 💕

I needed to start somewhere so why not a butterfly wing? #columbusohioart #artmakescbus #columbusart #painting #cbus

Beginnings #artist #artistsoninstagram #artwork #instaart #instaartist #artoftheday #lexingtonartist #lexingtonart

Just a reminder.... $8 downloadable prints, all month long!!

SURPRISE!! I’m now offering downloadable prints on my site! I’m hoping to add to the collection as inspiration strikes 😏 This is a great way to collect art and support an artist on a budget!! I hope you all enjoy - so much so that for November, all digital downloads are 20% off with the code TWENTYOFF Link to shop in my bio!

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. . .t.w.o. .d.a.y.s. . .

{three days}

My sweet friend @suscancook and I are hosting a giveaway!! Repost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today is 2 years since I started Sus Can Cook! To celebrate, I’m teaming up with my dear friend and talented local artist @megnesbit.design to host a giveaway. We will be giving away a charcuterie board for 2 and a framed herb print. • To enter: Comment telling my who you’d share the charcuterie board with. For extra entries, comment on @megnesbit.design post in her feed telling us where you’d hang your print. Additional entry for sharing either post in your story. Giveaway open to central Kentucky residents only. Must be living within 30 minute drive of Lexington for willing to meet me to get your board. Also, I will customize the board due to any dietary restrictions or allergies the winner may have! Giveaway closes Tuesday at 6pm EST.

❤️SOLD❤️ “Haze” 8x8 original Watercolor on paper $25 OBO

“Graphic Moth 1” 18x24 original Acrylic and Watercolor on paper $75 OBO

“Graphic Moth 2” 18x24 original Acrylic and Watercolor on paper $75 OBO

❤️SOLD❤️ “Morning Light” 12x12 original Acrylic on canvas $25 OBO

❤️SOLD❤️ “Brave Florals No. 2” 8x8 original Acrylic and gouache on canvas sheet $50 OBO

“Sea in Me” 18x18 Acrylic and chalk on canvas $40 OBO

“fleur” 12x24 original Acrylic on canvas $50 OBO

“Layers” 8x10 original Gouache & acrylic on paper $50 OBO

new new

I finally added a new print to my site! For all of us who may be wishing for a vacation instead of a staycation these days. 😑 “I Miss You in Summer” 8x10

Anyone interested in some small 8x8” abstracts? I’m having fun with these little guys.

more moths! ...why not?

moth muse.

Proud of this smoking hot FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPER!!!! He has worked so hard and just finished @awesomeinclex ’s coding bootcamp. Hire this guy so you can look at those baby blues all day!!!

“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." [sold]

yum. #beginnings

Practicing peonies with Ruth today.

a little sabbath play today 💕

Heaven help me 😍 @_elizabethcox

I don’t know what happened today but I haven’t painted anything like this in a long time 🤷🏽‍♀️ #quarantine

New 24x36 abstract piece! Message me if you’re interested!!

Inspired by @jaclynjourney and her dogwood arrangements.... can’t even believe how beautiful this 😱💕 Also, Wild Oak from @juniperprintshop is stunning.

A little play based on the Lexington Cemetery trees 💕

Today’s images are courtesy of @andrewpetersonmusic His “Light for the Lost Boy” and “Burning Edge of Dawn” albums have been water in the desert for me. Thankful to God for creators that labor for beauty and truth.

Today’s print-of-the-day features lyrics and even a song by my friend and wonderful musician @justinbcarlson SO thankful for music and art and stories in our current predicament. See my stories for how to get on this email list

Sending out some more free prints to your inboxes! If you want to get some downloadable prints emailed to you, go to my stories and respond with your email address! 💕

New iPhone image in my stories! Also, if you haven’t seen my stories yet, I’m collecting email addresses to send out some free prints in the coming weeks. Check it out if you’re interested!

I have some free prints on my blog that will hopefully encourage your hearts during these uncertain times - and I hope to add more in the coming weeks! Link in bio. 💕

All the tiny socks without matches 🤷🏽‍♀️ also, I knew Abbie was being too quiet while I was sorting clothes....

“Arrangement” is still for sale at @bg330salon - message me for details 💕

This guy is still for sale at @lapetitedelicat - message me for details 💕

SOLD! White Houses $125 (painting only)

Best Defense $95 (painting only)

SOLD Reticent $95

Sacred Fire $140 message me for details 💕

Left to right: Morning Light $45 The Color Greene $95 Sea in Me $75

SOLD! Untitled 36x36 $125

SOLD As We Come To 36x36 $125

SOLD! Ember 36x36 $125

SOLD! The Sky is a Sea $175 message me for details 💕

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If you love art and you’re not following @juniperprintshop - you’re doing it wrong. 🙃 No but really - they’re an amazing company with BEAUTIFUL art, supporting fantastic artists, and providing super high-quality prints at affordable prices so great art can be accessible and enjoyed. This print just belongs in my living room. I teared up when I stepped back . ( #drama ) This one is called “Wild Oak” & maybe you need it too?

The best night. . . . 📷: @pdadams @jgumboslex

HERE WE GO!! Today is the day friends, today is the day. See you at J Gumbo - 7:00pm 💕 Also, use this as an opportunity to show off your new sweaters because it’s COLD out. . . . #veiled2019

just finished up my last piece for tomorrow. 22 pieces in all. I’m a little shocked that I ended up with so many! My nerves are going wild but finally in a good way... (I think?) we are ready for you, Lexington! . . . #veiled2019 #doitfortheprocess

VEILED: Friday, J Gumbo, 7pm . . . Huge thanks to @benrickarddp for this and @justinbcarlson for the music here and to come! 🙌🏼

IT’S SHOW WEEK!! . . . Friday: 7pm @jgumboslex

one. week. from. today. . . . #veiled2019

Today, craft glitter became my muse. Do I feel a little weird about adhering a MASSIVE amount of standard grade craft glitter to one of my paintings? Yes and no. And I feel like some people will not enjoy this one little bit. But I also think others will say “if that glitter excites you, you go ahead and bathe in it.” I couldn’t dig this more.

Nobody: My Creative Flow: “I’m out of the office on vacation and will not be responding to messages until 2020.” 🙃 . . . This does not mean I’m done painting, however! I still have THREE spots for Christmas commissions. DM me if interested!

Something Blue [affectionately known also as “Naked Lady”] . . . #veiled2019

The devil’s in the [sea]tails (I hope deeeeeeply that you get my pun, so lie to me if you don’t.)

BRONZE FRAMING DREAMMMMMMS right here. Thrilled with this commission: “Her” 30x40 acrylic and chalk on canvas . . . Named after the personification of wisdom in Scripture. Because the woman who commissioned me is one of the wisest I know!! Thankful for her and the opportunity to leave my mark in her home!

after the storm . . . #veiled2019

......aaaand here it is!! VEILED my first show! Mark your calendars, if that’s your kind of thing, for November 1st. Go on down to the @nolinightmarket and stop at @jgumboslex on Lime for some great food, great music by @justinbcarlson and hopefully some great inspiration. To say I can’t wait to see you there would be an understatement! . . . #veiled2019

More color and texture this morning is helping my splitting headache 🥴 is anyone else having some sinus issues or is this something else? Like maybe the bebe that lives in my room but never sleeps 🤔

The colors in this abstract 💯 man... being an artist is cake when you get to work with hues like this - how could it go wrong??

These two palettes going to a their new home today! And there are plenty more where that came from: @megnesbit.palette is where you can see available palettes!

Added some finishing touches to this little floral for a donation this weekend 💕 I’m starting to become a little obsessed with texture. Truly it’s the most fun thing about my paintings at the moment, IMO.

{first light} . . . #sneakpeek #veiled2019

weekend inspiration 💕

Lately I have been letting myself paint whatever I want. (Unless I’m working on commissions of course 🥴) Decidedly not following trends. Not trying to be particularly abstract or particularly representational. Not stressing about the idiosyncrasies of my color palette as much. Just experimenting. Not absolutely torturing myself about reaching some “purest” form of authenticity and uniqueness. (Any other artists out there feel me?!) I mean truly is there ANYTHING new under the sun?! I just want to paint because it helps me. Gives me life. It makes me more of a human. And don’t we all need a freaking break?! I mean we are ONLY HUMAN, after all. ( @jonmclaughlin ) ...and yet, profoundly so, we are human; you know, with those eternal souls... transcendence woven into the ephemeral... I mean that got real, quick. I guess in the end, I only hope that some of that transcendence sneaks into my art. I’d consider that success.

HOLIDAY COMMISSIONS! I knowwww... Pumpkin Spice just made its appearance and it’s still ninety degrees outside - but it’s time to start thinking about CHRISTMAS GIFTS! 🙃 I am opening only EIGHT commission spots for the coming months (Sept. - mid Dec.) Original art makes a great gift - if I do say so myself 🥴 If you’re interested, head to my website. I am taking the week off of Instagram to finish some projects so you can reach me through the site or via email megnesbit.design@gmail.com I can’t wait to create for you!

My BOLDEST commission to date. (Which is saying a lot for me... I naturally tend toward bold colors) It makes sense that this one would be so bold because the friend who commissioned me is particularly bold - bold in hope, bold in love, bold in laughter and courage. Love you, @elsdaniels Can’t wait to share this huge triptych with you all!

PALETTE SALE ... ROUND 2! People got so excited last time, I decided to go again!!! I am selling framed palette sheets from some of my original works over at @megnesbit.palette - Each is in a 12x12 white gallery frame, matted to 8x8. $30 each and $55 for 2! Head over to check them out - Comment “SOLD” and I will DM you!

playing around today

When Ruth runs in while I’m taking a picture..... I’m into it.

blue eyed baby 💕

I’ll just leave this here... 💕

trying not to give too many sneak peaks but I cannot help myself 🤷🏽‍♀️

{tools} . . . I’ve been painting A LOT the last few weeks - finishing up commissions AND getting ready for my FIRST EVER SHOW. 😱🙏🤪 Mark your calendars for November 1st... more information to come!!

when the colors make the painting 👆🏼

{a sea in me}

{gilded} Today during a meeting with two fellow artists, I was told to stay foolish & also shown a lot of confidence in an idea I had. And that seems like a recipe for great art. I feel it in my bones. . . . #myartistcommunity #collaborative #generositymindset

The only inspiring thing about today are these colors. Lord help me. In a bit of a rut at the moment. #feels

...now that’s my kind of color scheme. 🙌🏼

Tuesday florals 💜 The more I paint flowers the more I like them. . . . #floralsyourway #floralpainting #florals #floralarrangement #acrylicpainting #pastelchalk

A landscape in the making