Art has been a part of Margaret's life since her experience as a high school student in Illinois when her pencil portraits were part of the upstate art exhibit, having been selected from over 2400 students. After retiring from a career as a photojournalist and professional photographer, Margaret returned to her passion for drawing and delved head first into oil painting.
In her own words: "Oil painting has given me the joy and tactile pleasure that I didn't experience with photography. there is just something about the feel of the oils when you put brush to canvas." She feels that oil painting has given her a whole new look on life and pulls inspiration from the beauty she sees in everyday life. As she puts it: "Beauty can't be planned, just absorbed and appreciated." Margaret lives and works in Ocean Shores where her work is currently on display.
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