Since I made my own discovery of perspective as a child, deep space has been a magnet.

So, along with portraits and the figure, architectural subjects have emerged as a major theme in my work..

Buildings in the landscape afford a sense of scale, much as a human figure does, and an opportunity to use colors and shapes that otherwise might not occur. The irregular, intersecting planes of European and Mexican rooftops are a clearly abstract element--but given the context of place and time, acquire another level of meaning.

They introduce a sense of human presence and history. I am fascinated with things ethnic, the intriguing differences between the peoples and places around the globe. Naturally, among them the human face and figure are prime.

A third theme I treat frequently is the sea, which may be inevitable to a native of San Francisco. It is the power and movement of the sea which draw me. I am mesmerized when I stand beside it, hearing and feeling the thunder of waves breaking near my feet.

Subject matter adds meaning to the abstract shapes, lines, patterns and rhythms which underlay and support all truly fine art, affording a richness not possible in abstraction alone.

Margot’s work has been featured in Best of Pastel, Best of Pastel II, Pastel Interpretations, Landscape Inspirations, California Seasons, Artist’s Magazine and Pastel Journal

Margot enjoys full or signature membership in American Artists Professional League, Pastel Society of America, Knickerbocker Artists USA, and Pastel Society of the West Coast.

Her work is exhibited in museums and national competitions over much of North America.

For information on these or other originals in the collection, please call the gallery

916-564-4433

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FRIESACH A medieval walled and moated town in southern Austria. As seen by the artist.Award of Excellence, Mother Lode National Open, 1999 Pastel.  On archival Sennelier La Carte board.

MORNING ON KONIGSEE A Russian-styled church shines across the waters of a lake in Bavaria. As viewed by the artist. Winner of Olympian Award, PASTELS USA, 1999. Pastel On archival Sennelier LaCarte board.

TRIAD: MARKET DAY IN GUANAJUATO In the old silver mining city in Mexico’s Sierra Madre, Indian women gather on the street for a little gossip. Inclusion in THE BEST OF PASTEL II 1998 * Pastel On archival Kitty Wallis paper

SHADOWS In the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a woman peers into a dark passage. As viewed by the artist. * Pastel On 100% rag Hahnemuhle Pastel Board *Works available in Iris Giclee prints

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