Margaret (Janega) Dugandzic was born in Slovakia and grew up in Whitney Pier. Her interest in painting began at age fifteen while attending Holy Angels Jr. High School, where she was encouraged by her art teacher.
Following her marriage, an intense desire to paint flourished under the capable direction of two local artist, Esther Rice, and Emma LaLoup.
Margaret prefers to paint historical, nostalgic, and scenic subjects… “Any thing that catches the eye… I paint to enjoy and share with the viewer.”
This enthusiastic artist was also involved as one of a group of crafts people who were commissioned to create three 9 x 11 banners entitled Cape Breton’s Past, Present, and Future. These banners have been displayed at Cape Breton University graduations.
Margaret is an active member of the Cape Breton Artist’s Association. Her Art work has been exhibited throughout Cape Breton as well as in private collections in Europe, USA and Canada.