Margot Schulzke

Since Margot made her 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 her 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. She is 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 she treats frequently is the sea, which may be inevitable to a native of San Francisco. It is the power and movement of the sea which draws her.

She is mesmerized when she stands beside it, hearing and feeling the thunder of waves breaking near her 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.