She paints the scenes that surround her, but her real subjects are the brilliance of light and the rhythms of nature. Margaret studied art history and biology at Swarthmore College. Since graduating in 1977 she has sought teachers who base their art on training, careful observation, and understanding. Master colorist, Henry Hensche, nationally known portrait artist Cedric Egeli, Impressionist, John Ebersberger, and sculptors David Farrell and Stephen Perkins have all been influential teachers who have helped Margaret learn the skills and discipline needed to express her personal view of nature.