Anne Magill facts for kids
Anne Magill is a talented painter. She was born in Millisle, Northern Ireland. Today, she lives and works in Brighton, England.
About Anne Magill
Anne Magill started her art journey in Northern Ireland. She first studied art at a school in Liverpool. Later, from 1981 to 1984, she went to the famous St. Martins School of Art in London.
After her studies, Anne became an illustrator. An illustrator is an artist who creates pictures for books, magazines, and advertisements. She worked for many different companies. These included magazines, book publishers, and advertising agencies.
Anne also drew for newspapers like The Sunday Times and The Observer. She even worked as a courtroom artist for the BBC and ITN. This means she would draw what happened in court during trials.
She created art for many big companies too. Some of her clients were British Airways, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Levi Strauss, and Heineken. She also worked with Saatchi & Saatchi, a well-known advertising company. Anne won awards for her illustrations.
Anne Magill had her first art show in 1992. Since then, she has shown her paintings regularly in galleries in London. Her art has also been displayed in Europe, the United States, and Ireland.
Helping Others
Anne Magill is also known for her kindness and for helping others. This is called philanthropy. She often donates her beautiful paintings to help raise money for important causes.
In March 2010, Anne gave one of her paintings, called "Still," to the Terence Higgins Trust. This organization helps people with certain health conditions. Her painting was part of a series about performers getting ready for a show.
In October 2010, Anne took part in a special campaign by British Airways. It was called "Save the Postcard."
In April 2011, Anne contributed a piece of art to an exhibition called Harestyling. This event raised money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, a famous children's hospital. Her artwork was later sold at a celebrity event for over £2000.
In December 2011, Anne donated her painting "Just Before Midnight." This painting was part of an auction called the Cinderella Ball. The money raised helped the Muir Maxwell Trust, which supports children with epilepsy.
