Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Born: Honolulu, HI

As a child of the military and the granddaughter of Dutch immigrants, I have always been caught between continents. I spent the earliest part of my childhood in Germany, living in three cities within the span of five years. It was all I knew until we were sent to southern Alabama, my first cognizant taste of American, non-military life, as the new kid at age 8 - which is, to say, that it wasn't a great introduction. I have 'settled' in Texas after the Army sent my family here when I was a young teen. After shuffling back and forth from the US and Europe, moving away for my education and finally choosing my own city - funky Austin, Texas - I have moved 9 times... so far.

Painting and drawing have always been my calling. I have always strived to create images that are not only beautiful and aesthetically interesting, but also intellectually complex and stimulating. My work is in private collections throughout Texas, including Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, as well as Florence, Italy.

Work History

• Personal Assistant
• September 2008 to Present

• I manage the home office, daily appointments, and travel of a cultural and artistic heritage preservation activist.

• Self
• Artist
• May 2007 to Present

• www.meganvangroll.com
  meganvangroll.blogspot.com

• Goss-Michael Foundation
• Intern
• January 2008 to May 2008

Education

• University of North Texas
• BFA, Drawing and Painting, Women's Studies
• 2004 - 2008

• Cum Laude, Honors Scholar

• Lorenzo De Medici - Art Institute of Florence
• Painting
• 2006 - 2006

• Florence, Italy