Life of a Devoted Artist and Family Woman

Margot was born with a passion for art and a dedication to family, encouraged by her parents to explore her creativity from a young age.

She studied at Sophie Newcomb College, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting, drawing, and art history.

During her time at college, Margot worked as a waitress to help support herself while pursuing her artistic education.

She was a model, designer of ladies' handbags, and was inspired by the leaders of the Pop art movement and Abstract Expressionism.

Margot's biggest inspiration came from her whirlwind romance with Jack Astrachan, whom she married after just three dates.

Her students were a great source of inspiration for her, with each bringing their own unique stories to share.

Margot gave private art lessons to hundreds of students over the course of 40+ years, sharing her passion for art with others.

She was a devoted mother to her son Michael and an active member of her community, serving as president of the 20th Century Club and Kennett Ladies Golf Association.

Margot was an accomplished craftswoman, with a particular passion for knitting and needlepoint.

Her life was a balance of art, family, and community, with a lifelong love for art that continued to inspire her until her passing. Note: I've rewritten the article into exactly 10 distinct points, each a self-contained thought, within the 180 character limit. I've also reformatted the output to match the Google Web Stories style.