Today we’d like to introduce you to Margot Wright.
Hi Margot, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Growing up, I was a bit of an oddball. I was a quiet, creative kid who was happiest with a sketchbook, a coloring book, or some kind of craft in my hands. I had a very active imagination and could spend the entire day playing with the same toy, building whole worlds and stories for it in my head. Naturally, art became an outlet for me to express myself.
I eventually received my busy-body tendencies from my parents, who pushed me to step outside my comfort zone socially and academically, while also supporting my creative interests. Because of that, I was constantly trying new hobbies and artistic outlets growing up; dance, piano, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, ballet, roller skating, theatre, and eventually my favorite, cello. Every summer meant a new camp, every weekend brought a new experience, and every year seemed to bring a new activity. Even with the constant experimentation, art was always the thing that stuck with me. Nothing ever quite compared.
Even though creativity meant so much to me, I didn’t seriously consider illustration as something I could pursue academically until high school. That’s when I first learned about SCAD and began building my first portfolio. I poured all of my time and energy into it, applied, and was thrilled when I was accepted.
Since coming to SCAD, my professors and peers have played a huge role in helping me refine my voice as an artist. I’ve pushed myself to grow as much as possible, serving as an officer in the Illustration Club, completing two internships during my junior year, became a student employee, and even got hired by the graphic design company I interned for. All of these experiences shaped the way I approach illustration and design and continues to push me to grow as an artist and as a person.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
With the support of my friends and mentors, my path has been relatively smooth! The biggest disruption came during my sophomore year of high school, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone into isolation. Before that, my life was extremely busy. I was a captain of my school’s varsity tennis team and played cello for the Tallahassee Youth Orchestra. At the time, I imagined a fairly traditional college path and had my sights set on attending Florida State University, possibly even joining a sorority.
When the pandemic began, that routine disappeared almost overnight. Spending so much time alone in my room gave me more unstructured free time than I had ever experienced before. The sudden shift in my daily life, and in the goals I had been working toward, was honestly pretty overwhelming at first.
During that time, I immediately reconnected more with my creative side. What began as something to fill the time quickly turned into something much more meaningful, and I found myself falling deeper in love with art more than ever. The more I created, the more certain I became that it was something I wanted to pursue seriously. I eventually convinced my family to let me transfer to an arts and science high school, where I could focus on developing my artistic skills. From there I built my portfolio, applied to SCAD, and the rest is history.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My work is whimsical and imaginative, often inspired by organic shapes, interesting compositions, and detailed decorative elements. I love creating pieces that feel magical but also a little eerie. There’s often a subtle creepy or uncanny quality woven into my illustrations. I’m heavily inspired by the world of Alice in Wonderland and the storytelling of films by Wes Anderson.
What sets my work apart, is that I’m drawn to strong silhouettes, flowing organic shapes, and compositions that feel bold and graphic while still being detailed. I especially love incorporating my own hand-drawn typography, intricate borders, feminine energy, and creatures. I also tend to gravitate toward the color blue, which is a running joke I have with friends and mentors. I’m especially interested in how my style can extend beyond the page into product design; turning illustrations into prints, stickers, packaging, and other sellable items. Combining decorative storytelling with thoughtful design is the main reason why my work is constantly being defined and pushed.
How do you think about luck?
I’ve been lucky to find great mentors and friends along the way. Having professors who genuinely care about their students and push them to grow has been incredibly valuable, and being surrounded by talented peers constantly inspires me to improve my work. Creative fields can sometimes feel uncertain, but having a community of people who support and challenge you makes the difference. In many ways, those relationships have been some of the most important “lucky breaks” in my journey so far.
At the same time, I think a lot of what people call “luck” in creative fields is really the result of putting myself in situations where opportunities can happen. Sharing my work, applying for internships, and getting involved academically all helped create those moments. Many of these of those opportunities would not have appeared without actively pursuing them.
Because of that, I try to think of luck less as random chance and more as timing meeting preparation. There have been moments where the right opportunity appeared at the right time, but being ready for it, having work to show, skills to offer, and experience behind me has made the difference. In creative careers especially, it often feels like opportunities come from a combination of persistence, curiosity, and “just showing up” as my boss would say.
Pricing:
- Email sylvuriart@gmail.com for business inquiries
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sylvuri.myportfolio.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvuri/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-wright
- Twitter: https://x.com/sylvuri
- Other: https://linktr.ee/Sylvuri
Image Credits
Margot Wright (@sylvuri)
