Ada Hill Walker facts for kids

Illustration of Polychaetes (marine worms) illustrated by Ada Hill Walker in A Monograph of the British Marine Annelids by William M'Intosh

Ada Hill Walker (1879-1955) was a talented British artist. She was known for her scientific illustrations. She also painted beautiful flowers. Ada lived and worked in St Andrews, Scotland. She created drawings for important science books. These books were written by William M'Intosh. She sometimes signed her art with her initials, A.H.W.

About Ada Hill Walker

Ada Hill Walker was born in 1879. She passed away on November 10, 1955. She spent her entire life in St Andrews, Scotland. She was a very skilled artist.

Her Work as an Illustrator

Ada Hill Walker became a scientific illustrator. This means she drew pictures for science books. Her drawings helped people understand complex topics. She worked with a scientist named William M'Intosh. He wrote books about marine animals.

Her illustrations showed tiny details of these creatures. They were very important for scientific research. She helped bring science to life through her art.

Ada as an Art Teacher

Ada Hill Walker was also an art teacher. She helped others learn how to draw and paint. In 1902, she co-wrote a book. It was called A System of Brush Drawing and Design for Public Elementary Schools. She drew 15 pictures for this book. It taught students how to use brushes for art.

Other Artistic Projects

Ada had a brother named William Hill Walker. He was an architect. In the 1930s, Ada got a special job. She was asked to paint large murals. These murals were for the New Picture House. This was a cinema in her hometown of St Andrews.

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