Dorothy Johnstone facts for kids
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Dorothy Johnstone
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| Born | 25 December 1892 |
| Died | 15 July 1980 (aged 87) Bodelwyddan, Wales, United Kingdom
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | Edinburgh College of Art |
| Known for | Painting, Art education |
Dorothy Johnstone (1892–1980) was a talented Scottish painter. She was known for her beautiful portraits and landscapes. Dorothy also taught art, inspiring many young artists during her career.
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Early Life and Art School
Dorothy Johnstone was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on December 25, 1892. Her father, George Whitton Johnstone, was also a famous landscape artist. He encouraged Dorothy's artistic talents from a young age.
When she was just 16, Dorothy enrolled at the Edinburgh College of Art. She quickly showed her skill in painting people, especially in a relaxed and natural way. This style of "informal portraiture" became something she was very good at.
A Growing Artist
In 1914, Dorothy became a teacher at the Edinburgh College of Art. She was a popular and respected instructor. Starting in 1915, she often visited Kirkcudbright in Galloway. Here, she painted with other artists, many of whom were women, like Jessie M. King. They were part of a group known as the Kirkcudbright School.
Dorothy was also a key member of The Edinburgh School. This group of talented artists, including her close friends Cecile Walton and Mary Newbery, was connected to the Edinburgh College of Art. They worked together to explore new ideas in art.
Family Life and Continued Painting
In 1924, Dorothy Johnstone held a joint art show in Edinburgh with her friend Cecile Walton. This was a very successful time in her art career. That same year, she married her fellow artist and colleague, David Macbeth Sutherland.
Dorothy and David had two children: a son named Iain (born in 1925) and a daughter (born in 1928). In 1933, her husband became the head of Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen. Because of the rules at the time, many married women had to leave their jobs. Dorothy had to give up her teaching position and her students.
Even though she stopped teaching, Dorothy continued to paint. She kept showing her portraits and landscapes at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. Her dedication to art was recognized when she was made an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy (ARSA) in 1962.
Her Artistic Style
Dorothy Johnstone painted many different subjects. She was especially known for her landscapes and her portraits, particularly of children. Her painting style was very free and relaxed. She used various materials, including oil paints, watercolors, pencils, and chalk.
Some of Dorothy Johnstone's beautiful artworks are displayed at the National Gallery of Scotland. When she passed away in 1980, she left one of her important early paintings, 'Marguerites' (painted in 1912), to the Royal Scottish Academy. This painting is a wonderful example of her early talent.
