02/21/2022
Megan Keylon of Artsy Meg Key is our Feature of the Day! Enjoy!
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“Hello! My name is Megan Keylon and I am a disabled digital artist. My art journey began with a turtle and a pesky ad. I know, weird, but it was a weird time for all of us. The pandemic stopped my way of life completely. I went from traveling to hospitals, various procedures, lab works, meeting specialists, physical therapy to… lockdown. I had no idea what to do and then p**f! An ad kept popping up on my phone for an art comic competition. My family has always encouraged me to just go for things in life, that I can do anything, but I had so much self doubt. I struggle to write my own name, much less create art!
But if I had to create a story, do I have one to tell? I decided I did. I sat down, drew a turtle in a wheelchair, and made a comic with a message that it is okay to be disabled and to even need help. I believe in my story so strongly that my goal is to get it printed, but that costs money! So I started an instagram page , practiced drawing everyday, and opened up virtual shops to sell my art. I will get there one day and am so thankful for all the support that brings me one step closer.”
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We LOVE these pieces and the beautiful message you present through your work! You are such an inspiration to so many! We believe in your story so much, too, and can’t wait to see that comic published! Thank you so much for sharing with our little community!
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For more about Megan’s art and her journey, follow the links below:
https://ko-fi.com/megkeyscreations/shop
https://www.redbubble.com/people/MegkeysCreation/shop
http://tee.pub/lic/megkeyscreations
https://linktr.ee/MegkeysCreationso