Upon entering her first international exhibition, she won Best in Show.  Margaret studied at the Atlanta College of Art; she furthered her studies with the Portraitist/Muralist, Roman Chatov, Marc Chatov; and pastelist, Kate Fetterolf.  Born in Long Island, New York, Margaret’s home for most of her life has been Atlanta, Georgia.  Her award-winning work in pastels can be found in galleries, exhibitions and private collections around the world, including Elton John's private collection.