Denise Broadley facts for kids

Denise Broadley (born 8 December 1913 – died 2007) was a talented British painter. She created many artworks throughout her life.

About Denise Broadley

Denise Broadley was an artist known for her paintings. She lived a long life, from 1913 to 2007. Her art journey took her to different schools and places.

Early Life and Art Studies

Denise Broadley was born on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. She loved art from a young age. From 1932 to 1935, she studied at the Ipswich School of Art. Later, she went to the Westminster School of Art in London. This was between 1936 and 1939. She also spent time at the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing. This famous art school was run by an artist named Cedric Morris. Denise even shared her memories of this school in a book.

Painting and Travel

In the 1930s, Denise Broadley traveled around Europe. She went with another artist, Lucy Harwood. They visited cities like Bruges, Paris, Dieppe, and places in Brittany. While traveling, Denise painted many street scenes. These paintings captured the lively atmosphere of the cities.

Art During and After the War

During World War II, Denise helped her country. She volunteered with the Women's Land Army. This group helped with farming while many men were away fighting. After the war, Denise worked as a teacher for a while. She then joined a religious community. During this time, she did not paint much. She only painted a little when she visited Australia.

Later Art and Exhibitions

After leaving the religious community, Denise settled in Suffolk, England. She started painting again with great energy. Her later paintings often used very bold colors. She also used strong brush strokes. Besides painting, she began making collages. These are artworks made by gluing different materials together.

Denise Broadley's art was shown in important places. She had paintings exhibited at the Royal Academy in London. This is a very famous art institution. Her work was also shown with the New English Art Club. In 1999, she had her own special show. This solo exhibition of her paintings and collages was at the Graham & Oldham Gallery in Ipswich.