Margo McCafferty, The Colors of Spring Judge
Artist’s Statement
Seeing an idea translated with paint and/or drawing materials onto a two-dimensional surface in
a way that triggers a positive aesthetic response to the resulting composition is such a satisfying
experience that I have attempted it over and over again for the last 40+ years. The viewer’s
reaction to shapes, colors, rhythms, textures, and line quality supersedes all other
considerations in my work, though I am happy if a sense of mystery or intrigue also inserts itself
into the conversation between the viewer and the artwork. My favorite mediums include oil, egg
tempera, casein, and colored pencil on herculene.
Biography
Margo McCafferty’s drawings, prints and paintings are exhibited and collected internationally. A
native of the Pacific Northwest, Margo received a degree in political science from Willamette
University before deciding that art was her true vocation. After earning her MFA in drawing and
painting from Arizona State University in 1990, she settled into the reality of teaching. Her
teaching experience includes English in Japan, and painting, drawing, design and printmaking
for colleges and universities in the U.S. Other jobs, along with making art full time, have
included arts administration on the state level, jurying art exhibits, and writing art reviews and
criticism.
Margo’s work can be at The Gallery on 5th in Calumet, MI.
Art by Margo McCafferty
