Behind the Easel

Finding Stillness

Finding Stillness

Megan Forde

I’m excited to share that one of my paintings has been selected for the Carrollwood Cultural Center’s latest exhibition, Pathways, Portals, and Journeys, opening to the public today, May 16, 2025....

Finding Stillness

Megan Forde

I’m excited to share that one of my paintings has been selected for the Carrollwood Cultural Center’s latest exhibition, Pathways, Portals, and Journeys, opening to the public today, May 16, 2025....

A Beginner's Guide: How To Actually Start Collecting Art

A Beginner's Guide: How To Actually Start Colle...

Megan Forde

Are you interested in adding original art to your home, but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start?  Buying art can be intimidating especially for someone just getting started! Whether...

A Beginner's Guide: How To Actually Start Colle...

Megan Forde

Are you interested in adding original art to your home, but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start?  Buying art can be intimidating especially for someone just getting started! Whether...

From Tech to Artist: Reclaim Inspiration & How I Learned How To Make Art (Part 2)

From Tech to Artist: Reclaim Inspiration & How ...

Megan Forde

 In May 2021, while battling a sinus infection and aimlessly scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon watercolor paintings that sparked a passion for art I never knew I had. Despite...

From Tech to Artist: Reclaim Inspiration & How ...

Megan Forde

 In May 2021, while battling a sinus infection and aimlessly scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon watercolor paintings that sparked a passion for art I never knew I had. Despite...

From Tech To Artist: The Truth About My Self-taught Artist Journey (Part 1)

From Tech To Artist: The Truth About My Self-ta...

Megan Forde

Explore how I shifted from a tech career to a self-taught artist after discovering watercolor paintings on Pinterest. From overcoming self-doubt to learning new skills via YouTube, follow my art...

From Tech To Artist: The Truth About My Self-ta...

Megan Forde

Explore how I shifted from a tech career to a self-taught artist after discovering watercolor paintings on Pinterest. From overcoming self-doubt to learning new skills via YouTube, follow my art...

The Committed Collection is here!

The Committed Collection is here!

Megan Forde

Have you ever made a promise to yourself? The 'Committed' collection was born from the promise I made to myself to complete #the100dayproject. When I curated this collection, I chose...

The Committed Collection is here!

Megan Forde

Have you ever made a promise to yourself? The 'Committed' collection was born from the promise I made to myself to complete #the100dayproject. When I curated this collection, I chose...

Learning, Adjusting, and Embracing the Creative Journey

Learning, Adjusting, and Embracing the Creative...

Megan Forde

I’ll be honest, when I started #the100dayproject, I wasn’t sure how this was all going to shake out. If it was going to feel too overwhelming, too daunting of a task...

Learning, Adjusting, and Embracing the Creative...

Megan Forde

I’ll be honest, when I started #the100dayproject, I wasn’t sure how this was all going to shake out. If it was going to feel too overwhelming, too daunting of a task...