Dorothy Lockwood facts for kids

Dorothy Lockwood, born Dorothy Smith, (1910–1991) was a British artist. She was famous for her beautiful watercolour paintings.

About Dorothy Lockwood

Dorothy Lockwood was born in Birmingham, England, in 1910. She lived most of her life in this city. She had a twin sister, Marjorie.

Her Art Education

Dorothy and her sister Marjorie both studied art. They went to the Birmingham School of Art. There, they learned from a well-known artist named Bernard Fleetwood-Walker.

Starting Her Career

After finishing art school, Dorothy began working. She did commercial art, which means art for businesses. She even created designs for advertising companies. Later, she became the head of design at Cadbury Brothers. This company is famous for its chocolates.

Writing Children's Books

Dorothy Lockwood also worked with her sister, Marjorie Sinclair. Together, they wrote and drew pictures for several children's books. Imagine creating stories and characters for young readers!

Exhibitions and Memberships

Dorothy's artwork was shown in many important places. She exhibited her paintings at the Royal Academy in London. This is a very prestigious art institution. She also showed her work with the New English Art Club. Another place was the Royal Society of British Artists.

In 1959, Dorothy was recognized for her talent. She was elected a member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. This was a big honor in her hometown. Later, in 1969, she became an associate member of the Royal Watercolour Society. She became a full member in 1974. This shows how skilled she was with watercolour paints.