Margo Mc Daid, also known as Margo in Margate, is an Irish artist renowned for her relentless creativity and vibrant works. Since February 2014, she has dedicated herself to painting daily in her Kent studio, producing an impressive collection of artworks, with each piece reflecting a day in her artistic journey.

Margo’s unique style and compelling female portraiture have garnered a devoted online following. Her works, characterized by a vintage charm and vivid colors inspired by Margate’s youth culture, are highly sought after, often selling out immediately upon being posted on Instagram. Her solo exhibition at Brighton’s Helm Gallery in January 2024 was a testament to her popularity, with all pieces sold out within 24 hours.

Educated in applied art at Camberwell College of Arts, Margo’s journey has been diverse and enriching. After a vibrant period in Manhattan, engaging with the NY pop art scene while working as a waitress, she relocated to England. Here, she contributed as a community artist and art teacher before settling on the Kent coast in 2010. By 2014, she embraced her calling as a full-time artist, committing to her practice of daily painting.

Margo’s work spans various mediums, including canvas, paper, ceramic, and wood. She passionately describes her daily routine: “I literally live to paint – every single day of my life starts the same way, as paintbrush in hand, I create work all day long. It is my joy and my passion, and every single inch of my studio is completely covered with works on paper and canvas.”