Megan Marascalco
Megan Marascalco (She/her/hers)
Megan has always felt a draw and connection to nature, art, and animals. She has a background in art and a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design. She fell in love with fine art photography in college, using a 4x5 field camera and conventional photography techniques. After graduating, she spent thirteen years in varying areas of photography. In 2015, she shifted gears and began getting back to the roots of her love for photography and other art forms. Nowadays, you'll find Megan on long walks with her dog, Layla, picking up pieces of nature, making connections in the Asheville artistic community, creating, and leading others in creating.
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“Awakening the magic of creativity through presence, observation, and connection.”
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"Megan knows just how to create a moment and let it be. She invites us in to a very special world that looks like the natural world around us, but as seen by the optimism of our childhood selves. She reminded me of a time when the banks of creeks were over my head, the water skippers and frogs held magical powers, and the woods of my suburban youth were as deep as Sleepy Hollow. This is the safe home of my imagination where there is no judgment, no fear, and no limits to what can be."
"Megan's grounded, intuitive, natural whimsy is a treat to share together. Her style is touching, meaningful, and full of creative delight. I keep the talisman I made in her workshop in my car where it reminds me of the ingredients to joy, generosity, and presence daily. Each twig, flower, and leaf suddenly is imbued with a treasure-like quality. It's precious."
"Reconnect with your childhood sense of awe and wonder at the natural world as you create a piece of artwork inspired by and made from pieces of nature. Megan’s passion for the subject is delightful—think “favorite summer camp counselor meets favorite art teacher”—and you’ll be glad to have her for your guide on this multisensory craft experience."
"Megan, your workshop was an absolute joy to participate in! The care and thoughtfulness that you put into it was obvious in everything you did. You helped me see that there is immense beauty in all of the natural world around us no matter how small or delicate. Thank you so much for this beautiful reminder!"