Megan Marshall journeys through a world of colors, textures, shapes, and words. As an artist, some of Megan’s early expression began with beading, where she would meticulously thread colorful pieces into intricate patterns. For her, it was an early language of shapes and textures. Finding herself at home in Fircrest, Washington one day with a paintbrush in hand, she transformed a guest room and closet into a playful space with whimsical and colorful designs for grandchildren’s visits. The act of painting was accidental, but the expression was deliberate, as she discovered a new medium that allowed her to express emotions beyond the limitations of physical beads. The transition was natural, stepping from one world into another as lines bloomed into vibrant swirls, marking the beginning of her next phase of artistic adventure. Megan’s eye for colors and geometry has roots in her work background—specifically graphic and interior design. She became a visual storyteller, weaving narratives through layouts, logos, and brochures—a canvas of fonts, whitespace, and words. Utilizing furniture and fabrics when designing living spaces, she follows a visual hierarchy and understands how lines flow, how hues can be harmonized, and what resonates enough to gain human attention. Today, colors and emotions collide on her canvases, shapes intersecting with fluid strokes creating a visual symphony. Viewers often stand before her artwork, lost in contemplation, each section of a painting inviting a new interpretation. Megan’s legacy lies in her ability to evoke feelings based on her own encounters. “I have an eye for colors and placement.”, she says. “One of my favorite things is working with fabric, going into a fabric store, and touching everything. I'm very tactile and have always had new concepts revealed to me as a tactile learner.” Her latest Haiku series featured at Barlow Gallery combines all of these elements and adds words to her visual expressions. Haiku is a traditional Japanese poem, often focusing on images from nature and emphasizing both simplicity and intensity. In Megan Marshall’s artwork, viewers will experience a touch of philosophy along with the intense results of her creativity. Scroll down to see her original works available for purchase in the retail gallery or online.You can reach Megan by email at meganmarshallart@gmail.com. To shop for prints of Megan's artwork in various sizes and materials, click HERE.