Meet Atlanta artist Meg Link, whose love of the coast, color, and creativity has been a lifelong affair.
Some Things Just Stay With You
At five years old, Meg Link was already drawing the coast.
Not just a few waves and a beach umbrella. She was creating elaborate landscapes of Ocean City, Maryland, on a chalkboard in her family's home. Years later, while her high school friends were out at parties, Meg could often be found in her parents' basement, music playing, paintbrush in hand.
Some things just stay with you. For Meg, it's always been art. And the ocean.
Today, the Atlanta-based artist brings those two loves together in paintings that capture something familiar to anyone who has ever stood at the water's edge and wished they could stay a little longer. Her seascapes aren't simply pictures of the ocean. They're about the feeling of being there — the shifting light, the movement of the tide, the quiet that settles in when you look out toward the horizon.
You can almost hear the waves.
From Baltimore Harbor to the Open Sea
Meg's fascination with water and light followed her into adulthood.
While working in downtown Baltimore, she found herself drawn to the city's waterfront — the colors of the harbor, the glow of a sunset, the way reflections transformed an ordinary scene into something extraordinary.
Those impressions stayed with her.
With a BFA in Oil Painting and an MFA in Integrated Design, Meg has the formal training to back up her creative instincts. Years spent working in graphic design also gave her a keen eye for composition, color, and balance.
But what makes her paintings special isn't simply technique. It's the way she remembers a place and translates that memory into something you can feel.
Big Horizons, Little Details
Spend a little time exploring Meg's work, and you'll discover two very different sides of her artistic personality.
First, there's the ocean.
Her larger seascapes, created in oil and acrylic, are full of atmosphere, texture, and movement. Layers of color and collage suggest changing skies, rolling water, and the endless variations of light along the coast.
Some feel peaceful. Others have an energy that makes you want to walk straight into the painting.
Then there are the flowers.
Meg's floral watercolors and mixed media pieces are smaller, playful, and full of charm. Whimsical blooms, unexpected color combinations, and cut-paper details bring a little joy and personality to everyday spaces.
One collection invites you to get lost in the horizon. The other encourages you to stop and notice the little things.
And somehow, both feel unmistakably Meg.
Finding Her Way Back
There's another part of Meg's story that makes her return to painting especially meaningful. After losing her mother to cancer, Meg found her way back to the art she'd loved since childhood. She believes her mother would be proud to see her making time to pursue her dreams.
It's a touching reminder that the things we love don't necessarily disappear when life gets busy. Sometimes they simply wait for us to return.
And that's exactly what Meg is doing. After years of bringing her creativity to different pursuits, she's making a conscious choice to concentrate on her artwork. More time to paint. More room to experiment. More opportunities to see where her creativity takes her.
An Eye for Things with a Story
Meg's appreciation for beauty doesn't end at the canvas. She also loves discovering vintage art and coastal-inspired pieces, finding inspiration in objects with character, history, and a story to tell.
Meg Link at Scott Antique Market | Atlanta
And Atlanta art lovers have an opportunity to see Meg's work in person! She exhibits at Scott Antique Market at various times throughout the year, sharing her artwork with visitors who appreciate art, antiques, and distinctive finds.
It's a natural fit for someone who believes that the things we bring into our homes should feel personal and meaningful. Whether she's painting a sweeping ocean horizon, capturing the charm of a flower, or discovering a vintage treasure, Meg has an eye for beauty that tells a story.
Follow her on Instagram to find out when she'll be showing at Scott Antique Market next.
What We Love About Meg
Here's something we especially appreciate about Meg's story: she's not trying to do more. She's choosing to do more of what she loves.
And isn't that something many of us can relate to? As creative women and entrepreneurs, we're often encouraged to keep adding — another project, another opportunity, another way to grow.
But sometimes growth looks different. Sometimes it's recognizing what has mattered to us all along and making room for it again.
For Meg, that means returning to the canvas, following her curiosity, and spending more time doing what she's loved since she was five years old.
Sometimes growth isn't about doing more. It's about making room for what matters most.
We can't wait to see what she creates next.
Discover Meg's Artwork
Website: meglinkdesign.com
Instagram: @meglinkdesign
Look for Meg at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta throughout the year. Follow her on Instagram for upcoming show dates and new artwork.
