The famous British sculptor Andy Goldsworth is noted for saying, “the essence of drawing is the line exploring 
space.” Looking through Meredith Mejerle‘s wide variety of work, that quote comes to mind. As an artist, it seems as though she’s allowing the lines to roam freely and express what they may.
A native of Alpharetta, Meredith explored different mediums and styles of art while she was a student of the University of Georgia. Her website offers a glimmer into the wealth of her artistic abilities, from paintings to ornaments to tissue paper. She’s found a way to express her personal style, no matter the medium.
CommonCreativ talked to Meredith about her journey into the arts, how she deals with creative slumps, her love of collaboration, and more.
CommonCreativ: How did you get into art?
Meredith Mejerle: It was very natural for my parents to hand me paint and crayons at a young age and I truly believe my love for art was instilled in me around that same time. Throughout all of my education, I turned any assignment into some type of art project. I took extra art classes, camps, volunteered to make banners for school. All of those little bits and pieces directed me to understanding and accepting I could better communicate, love, and comprehend through art.
CC: Where did you go to school?
MM: I ended up at the University of Georgia first for a more “practical” degree in Fashion Merchandising and Journalism. It took about one Fashion Merchandising class and struggling through Journalism to [realize] it wasn’t at all that practical for me. Oddly enough, it was my Horticulture class where I found I was missing that tactile experience.
My incredible parents encouraged me to follow my passion because in the end, happiness truly is the most rewarding gift. I turned all of those negative comments from adults of, “What are you going to do with an art degree?” and, “How are you going to make a living?” to, “I am so thrilled you will use your passion to help and inspire others.” I couldn’t have changed my major fast enough once I accepted art has always been my path.
CC: How did you find your style?
MM: I studied Photography throughout college, as well as a few semesters in Letterpress and Drawing. All of my work had consistently been quiet, detailed, peaceful, and intriguing. I wanted a different viewing experience with my art where people would be nose-to-nose with my work.
CC: What inspires you?
Meredith Mejerle | Photo by Haley Sheffield
MM: I am greatly inspired by details people are quick to ignore, as well as fine lines in nature. My line drawings evolved over the years from noticing the movement of an object in my drawing classes to truly becoming my style. I had always dealt with wanting things to be perfect, and this style has allowed me to see the imperfect in my surroundings and translate it for others to experience. Flowers had always inspired me as a child. As I began to look at them closer and truly study them, I noticed there was so much more to them than purely having five petals and a yellow center.
CC: How do you feel about artistic collaborations?
MM: I can’t say enough about artistic collaborations! I was lucky enough to stumble upon an opportunity purely by chance to work on a collaboration with my friend Britt Bass. This opportunity was rewarding in so many ways, but one of my biggest takeaways was noticing whatever stage you are in your artistic career, we all have to start somewhere.
Being an artist can be lonely at times, and having a period in your career where you can interact everyday with a fellow artist as you create work together is so vital and rewarding. It becomes an educational experience revolving around composition, mediums, and color theory. Being able to say, ” I never would have thought about that color there but I love it so much,” is a wonderful feeling because I am acknowledging I am still learning, still growing, and there is so much more to discover outside of my own bubble.
CC: What’s your next project?
MM: I’m currently in the beginning stages of creating wallpaper! Creating repeat patterns has been a learning curve, but it has allowed me to view my work in new ways.
CC: What do you do when you’re stuck on a project or can’t seem to find inspiration?
MM: One of the biggest contributors for me getting stuck is being on any social media for an extended period of time, putting my phone away is a must. I bounce back and forth between going for walks in more wooded areas (less visual or audible noise) or playing around with a medium in a new way. I have a drawer of experimental pieces and mess-ups I consistently look back on to see if I can find something inspiring. Checking in on work I’ve hidden for months has been influential in the direction my art continues to flourish. And as childish as it sounds, the movie The Secret Garden has remained inspiring to me ever since I was a child.
CC: What are your thoughts about the local art scene?
MM: I am continuously impressed and hopeful by the outpouring support the art scene has been receiving. It feels like everyday there’s a gallery showing or a new mural being created. My hopes are for more children to interact with art and for more adults to notice art does have a purpose and that it can be a career, so when it comes time for their child to ask to go to art school, they’ll not only support them but encourage them.
See more of Meredith’s work on her portfolio site and Instagram.
