Award
winning artist Marg McCarthy's love for art and nature is reflected
in her miniature portraits of wildlife, companion birds and animals.
Using both acrylics and oils, she strives for realism, character and detail in
her work.
Marg McCarthy was born and
raised in South Carolina, but has lived in Colorado since 1978.
She has a work history in the
veterinary field, animal rescue and animal assisted therapy.
Marg's love for art and nature
is reflected in her miniature portraits of wildlife, companion birds
and animals. Using both acrylics and oils,
she strives for realism, character and detail in her work.
When often asked, "why
not paint on a traditional surface?" Quite simply, she finds
a soothing softness in the shape of the shells that seem to be
an art form in and of themselves. There is a challenge in working
on a curved surface in addition to the textures, furniture, colours and
variances of each individual chair.
Ms. McCarthy was honored to have been chosen by The American Egg Board
and Colorado Egg Producers to paint an egg representing the state of
Colorado for display at the White House for the years 2000, 2002 and
2003 Easter Celebrations. She also received the honor of having been
chosen by the First Lady, Laura Bush to paint 250 commemorative eggs
for the Easter Egg Roll at the 2003 White House Easter Celebration.
These eggs are traditionally given as gifts by the President and Mrs.
Bush to the sponsors of the Egg Roll, personal friends and family.
President Bush received one in his personal Easter Basket.
An award winning artist,
Marg received top honors at the 25th Annual Eggs-ibit International
in Dallas, Texas and was chosen Best of Show in her division.
Her work is on display at The Imagemaker, Ft. Collins, Colorado,
and has been accepted into juried art exhibits across the United
States.
Marg's main focus is wildlife,
companion birds and animals, with a dash of some florals.
She is a very versatile artist,
and a member of the International Egg Art Guild.
