Alice May Cook facts for kids
Alice May Cook (1876–1960) was a talented British artist. She was especially known for painting tiny portraits called miniatures and for drawing pictures for children's books.
Alice May Cook's Artistic Journey
Alice May Cook was born in London in 1876. Her father, John Francis Barnett, was a famous pianist. He was also a member of the Royal Academy of Music.
When Alice was 14, she started studying art. She first went to the St John's Wood School of Art. Later, she continued her studies at the Royal Academy Schools. These were important places for young artists to learn.
Alice May Cook loved to paint small portraits. These tiny artworks are called miniatures. She often used watercolors for her paintings. She also created many beautiful drawings for children's books. For example, she made over 75 illustrations for books. This included 15 colorful pictures for "Peggy's Travels" in 1915.
Her art was shown in many places. From 1907 to 1960, she displayed 51 of her works at the Royal Academy in London. She also exhibited her art with the Royal Scottish Academy and the Society of Women Artists. Her paintings were even shown in Canada and South Africa.
Alice May Cook was chosen to be a member of the Royal Miniature Society. This was a special honor for artists who painted miniatures.
In 1899, she married Walter Frank Cook. They had seven children together. Alice May Cook spent most of her life in London. She also lived in Edinburgh and at Spixworth in Norfolk for a while. She passed away in Colchester, Essex, in 1960.
