MEGAN BADGER
THE SKINNY
My name is Megan Badger, a Fantastic Art Illustrator based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Influenced by Shel Silverstein’s playful illustrations and Albrecht Dürer’s studious attention to detail, I create thought-provoking and mythical-like narratives via stippling, a process that utilizes numerous dots to produce an image, with fine-tip ink pens. This technique does not cease to remind me of patience—a virtue that, over time, has found a place alongside my work. Our time is short; be vulnerable, invite criticism, and, most importantly (as cliché as it may be)—live.
Utilizing significant detail combined with tension in space, I ignite intimate narratives inspired by personal experiences, feelings, and candid exchanges with strangers during my adventures. Each work reveals a plot without exposing the finale. As such, audiences are more prompted to stop and analyze what is happening. Staying curious brings more meaning to life.
I graduated with a BS in Studio Art from the University of Southern Indiana, while holding solo and group exhibitions throughout southern Indiana, including The Dapper Pig, the McCutchan Art Center, PG, Penny Lane Coffeehouse, and Sortie. My designs have been featured at the Azarian McCullough Art Gallery in Sparkill, NY, the Mail Art Project (Hope, Faith and Love) by Susanne Schumacher in Hanover, Germany, Saint Louis Art Museum’s Well + Green Newsletter May 2021 edition, VoyageSTL, Canvas Rebel, Artistonish Magazine Issue #37, and Bold Journey Magazine (February 2024).
Since moving to Saint Louis five years ago, I had the opportunity to be an international Art Dealer, an English teacher living abroad in Thailand, and now find myself back in the city with a strong ambition to support artists and local businesses to reach their full potential.
Most recently, my work has been featured at Art Saint Louis, St. Louis Artists’ Guild, Soulard Art Gallery, Jacoby Arts Center, Cherokee Print Bazaar, Tom Hück’s Annual Holiday Sale, the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, and– most recently, The Gogh-Getters! I appreciate Saint Louis, its art community, and my friends and family for continuously supporting me and this evolving journey.