hey, i'm morgan

My work celebrates the bravery it takes to know and show your true self.

artist's statement

Each time she heard, "be quiet!" "settle down!" and other demands to shrink herself, the joyous, loud, and attention-loving diva I once was started to disappear. Over time, I absorbed the fear, guilt, shame, and doubt in those words, and slowly, I lost myself.

Until one day, I had a spiritual revelation - maybe the anxiety and self-doubt I carried weren’t signs that I wasn’t enough, but rather that I had spent my life measuring my worth against an ever-changing list of external expectations. What if my value wasn’t something to be earned but something inherent, rooted in who I was created to be?

In each of my paintings, bold marks and abstraction weave throughout, symbolizing the ever-present 'noise' of the world—external pressures, expectations, and opinions. While these external pressures always exist, they fade into the background the closer we get to ourselves.

My signature work features elements of traditional femininity and celebrates women who radiate confident self-assuredness, seeking no external validation.

about the artist

Morgan Tanner is an accomplished mixed media artist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where her home studio serves as the creative hub for her vibrant and diverse body of work. Morgan's artistic journey began as a talented young art enthusiast, and she later refined her skills under the mentorship of Melanie King and furthered her studies at the renowned Milan Art Institute.

Specializing in mixed media creations finished with oil, Morgan prefers to work on gallery wrapped canvases but occasionally ventures into painting on paper and other experimental surfaces and textures. With over 20 years of painting experience and selling professionally since 2017, her work has garnered an international following, adorning private collections around the globe.

Morgan's artistic accomplishments include multiple solo exhibitions, participation in numerous group exhibitions, juried selection for "Girlish" 2025 exhibition, and being selected people's choice in her debut show. Her large-scale projects are equally impressive, with over 3000 square feet of murals painted to date. Most recently, Morgan has been honored as a finalist for Best Artist of Baton Rouge, a testament to her impact on the local art scene.

Morgan's art is deeply inspired by traditionally feminine elements that convey symbolism related to spirituality, bravery, and self-actualization. She believes that everyone has a unique inner light that shines more brightly as they grow in faith and sense of self. Through her creations, Morgan invites viewers to observe how the unique light within them ignites as they see their inner beauty reflected in her paintings.

  • Education

    Former talented art kid with additional formal training under Melanie King, followed by study at the Milan Art Institute. Morgan's been painting for 20+ years and professionally selling work since 2017.

  • Technical Deets

    Most of Morgan's creations are mixed media, finished with oil. She prefers to paint on gallery wrapped canvas. From time to time, Morgan paints on cotton rag paper - and sometimes experimenting on other surfaces. Each original comes signed, varnished, and with certificate of authenticity. Giclee prints are also available.

  • Interests

    Morgan is open to solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, recurring gallery representation, and agency representation.

  • Pricing

    As of Current Pricing List: Original paintings on canvas are ~$3 per square inch. Original paintings on paper are ~$2 per square inch.

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