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'''Dorothy Lockwood''', née '''Smith''', ( |
'''Dorothy Lockwood''', née '''Smith''', (1910–1991) was a British artist known for her watercolour paintings. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Lockwood was born in [[Birmingham, West Midlands|Birmingham]] in England and would live there for the majority of her life.<ref name="BuckmanVol1">{{cite book|author=David Buckman|publisher=Art Dictionaries Ltd|year=2006|title=Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L | |
Lockwood was born in [[Birmingham, West Midlands|Birmingham]] in [[England]] and would live there for the majority of her life.<ref name="BuckmanVol1">{{cite book|author=David Buckman|publisher=Art Dictionaries Ltd|year=2006|title=Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L |isbn=0-953260-95-X}}</ref> Lockwood, and her twin sister, studied at the [[Birmingham School of Art]] under [[Bernard Fleetwood-Walker]].<ref name="Spalding">{{cite book|author=[[Frances Spalding]]|publisher=Antique Collectors' Club|year=1990|title=20th Century Painters and Sculptors |isbn=1-85149-106-6}}</ref> After graduating from art school, Lockwood undertook commercial work which included some designs for advertising companies. In due course she became head of design at the [[Cadbury Brothers]] company.<ref name="Spalding"/> |
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With her sister, Marjorie Sinclair, Lockwood wrote and illustrated a number of children's books.<ref name="Spalding"/> During her artistic career, Lockwood exhibited at the [[Royal Academy]] in London, the [[New English Art Club]] and with the [[Royal Society of British Artists]].<ref name="Spalding"/> In 1959 Lockwood was elected a member of the [[Royal Birmingham Society of Artists]].<ref name="GMWaters">{{cite book|author=Grant M. Waters|publisher=Eastbourne Fine Art|year=1975|title=Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950}}</ref> In 1969 she was elected an associate member of the [[Royal Watercolour Society]] and became a full member in 1974.<ref name="GMWaters"/> |
With her sister, Marjorie Sinclair, Lockwood wrote and illustrated a number of children's books.<ref name="Spalding"/> During her artistic career, Lockwood exhibited at the [[Royal Academy]] in London, the [[New English Art Club]] and with the [[Royal Society of British Artists]].<ref name="Spalding"/> In 1959 Lockwood was elected a member of the [[Royal Birmingham Society of Artists]].<ref name="GMWaters">{{cite book|author=Grant M. Waters|publisher=Eastbourne Fine Art|year=1975|title=Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950}}</ref> In 1969 she was elected an associate member of the [[Royal Watercolour Society]] and became a full member in 1974.<ref name="GMWaters"/> |
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 20 March 2024
Dorothy Lockwood | |
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| Born | Dorothy Smith 1910 Birmingham, West Midlands, England |
| Died | 1991 (aged 80–81) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Birmingham School of Art |
| Known for | Artist |
Dorothy Lockwood, née Smith, (1910–1991) was a British artist known for her watercolour paintings.
Biography
[edit]Lockwood was born in Birmingham in England and would live there for the majority of her life.[1] Lockwood, and her twin sister, studied at the Birmingham School of Art under Bernard Fleetwood-Walker.[2] After graduating from art school, Lockwood undertook commercial work which included some designs for advertising companies. In due course she became head of design at the Cadbury Brothers company.[2] With her sister, Marjorie Sinclair, Lockwood wrote and illustrated a number of children's books.[2] During her artistic career, Lockwood exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, the New English Art Club and with the Royal Society of British Artists.[2] In 1959 Lockwood was elected a member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.[3] In 1969 she was elected an associate member of the Royal Watercolour Society and became a full member in 1974.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ David Buckman (2006). Artists in Britain Since 1945 Vol 1, A to L. Art Dictionaries Ltd. ISBN 0-953260-95-X.
- ^ a b c d Frances Spalding (1990). 20th Century Painters and Sculptors. Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-106-6.
- ^ a b Grant M. Waters (1975). Dictionary of British Artists Working 1900-1950. Eastbourne Fine Art.
External links
[edit]- 2 artworks by or after Dorothy Lockwood at the Art UK site
