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Margaret Murton Margaret Murton's studio is located in the market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, in the heart of the new National Forest. No setting seems more appropriate for an artist whose paintings of fruits and flowers appear on warm, richly-grained panels of ancient wood. Margaret shares with her husband a love of textiles and an interest in wood restoration. From these two affinities come the inspirations for Margaret's unique style, which allows the wood grain to surface through the textured paint. "My work is a celebration of nature," Margaret says. "I am influenced by gardens, particularly those of the great country houses and parks, and the rich textiles and tapestries of the Elizabethan period." Recently she took interest in the patination of ancient vessels. Margaret's many honors include an Artists' Showcase in Nottingham Castle Museum and a commission for Belgrave Hall, received from the Leicester Museum. There is a growing interest in Margaret's art in England and abroad. She exhibits in British and American galleries, and her paintings are part of many private collections.

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