Malgorzata (Margaret) was born and raised in Krakow, Poland. Her parents were both natural artists who were gifted in oil painting, pencil drawing and sculpting medium. Following in their footsteps, Margaret showed a natural artistic talent as a child, drawing her beloved animals. Margaret longed to make a name for herself in America and be able to send money back home to her family. At the age of eighteen she boarded a plane for New York City, knowing only two English words, “Coca-Cola and banana”. Margaret is focusing her attention on her oil painting and pencil drawings. Contact Margaret at margaretiwanik@aol.com.