We were thrilled to show you SCR 58.2’s cover art “Morning Coffee” by Megan Ingerslew, which was created to evoke the nostalgia of American illustration and paintings from the 1950s with an unconventional subject.
“The piece drew heavily on J. C. Leyendecker, a prolific commercial artist whose work became the pinnacle of early-1900s advertising and illustration,” says Megan. “His signature style includes textured applications of oil paint, limited color palettes, and dynamic compositions, all of which were emulated in Morning Coffee.”
Using thick paint strokes for the wings and background to create the illusion of feathers establish strong visual lines that guide the eye down the length of the painting while the limited color palette contrasts against the bright orange of the swan’s beak, emphasizing the swan’s face as the primary focal point. The colors used creates an inviting atmosphere, invoking the warmth of a fresh cup of coffee and the quiet solitude of a peaceful morning.
“Morning Coffee”was painted to create something beautiful and pensive, exploring the use of texture and color to invoke a pleasant mood.”
Megan Ingerslew is currently a junior at Clemson pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Mathematical Sciences where she enjoys using a variety of media in her practice, such as oil paint, watercolor, graphite and digital illustration and animation. Megan’s work is typically character-driven, exploring the stories or lives of the subjects she depicts, with a heavy emphasis on quieter moments usually overlooked.
