Meghan Guthrie

Meghan Guthrie makes everything look good. As a New York-based prop stylist, Meghan turns banal objects like kitchen sinks and cupcake holders into stunning scenes. By pairing seemingly unrelated objects together like a cherry and a dart, or using a birds-eye angle to photograph French fries, Meghan creates a whole new way of seeing ordinary items. Get inspired by this stylish stylist with her 10 ANSWERS below.

1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Completely obsessed with color.

2. Who is your creative role model? 
Ilse Crawford!

3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it? 
I would go to the Metropolitan Museum and visit a different wing each day.

4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
The Metropolitan Museum because it is the only magical place I can see a Ming vase, Dutch Still Life,  African totem and modern art in one place.

5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
I would want to make puppets for The Jim Henson Company because I can’t think of a more fun job!

6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
A little watercolor portrait or still life.

7. What is your favorite object in your home?
Right now, a miniature oil still life of a clementine.

8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
It is YOUR job to make your work fun.

9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Sri Threads, The fabulous Garlands,  Tse & Tse, Bloesem, the selby, FriedaMaria, fine little day, Intelligent Clashing.

10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
When I don’t want to look at it anymore.