Who Am I?

Biography

Margo Trousdale is an illustrator originally from Southern California, where she grew up in a lively family of seven. Now based in Georgia, she shares her home with her husband of nine years and their beloved dog, Olive.

After taking a five-year break from her education to support her family, Margo pursued her passion for illustration, earning recognition through multiple exhibitions. Her work has been featured in the ZMA New Visions Exhibition (2019, 2020, 2023), the M2R Traveling Fence Gallery (2021, 2022), the Alpharetta Arts Center (2024), and Tranquility Fine Arts (2024–2025).

Artist Statement

My work is driven by emotion, often stemming from moods or feelings I am processing. I explore these emotions through a fusion of classical techniques and imaginative realism, seeking to bridge the gap between real-life experiences and the subconscious—the way our minds interpret and respond to the events that shape us.

I work with both oil paint and digital media, striving to infuse my digital paintings with the expressive qualities of traditional oil painting. My goal is to create visually dynamic and emotionally resonant imagery—art that speaks to people on a deeper level, sparking connection and meaning