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National Champs
It was such an honor to create the National Champs heart! I wanted it to personify the joy of watching KU bring home a National Championship. For all the Jayhawks in Kansas City, it was a night we’ll never forget. The post-game locker room scene of water bottles spraying everywhere inspired me to include lots of bright splatters of ink. Almost like the heart had been there in the room with them.
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Artist Spotlight
Megh Knappenberger
Megh Knappenberger is a Kansas City painter creating riotously colorful work rooted in storytelling and joy. She is best known locally for being one of the only artists ever granted licensing by KU, her alma mater, and has been featured by The Kansas City Star, ESPN KC, and more. In addition to her licensed Jayhawk and KU work, she creates portraits and other pieces inspired by our fair Midwest. Megh’s studio is in the West Bottoms and she lives in Overland Park with her husband and their two small kids.