Dorothy Stoner facts for kids
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Dorothy Stoner
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Dorothy Kate Stoner
28 November 1904 Sussex, England
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| Died | 18 November 1992 (aged 88) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Dorothy Kate Stoner (born November 28, 1904 – died November 18, 1992) was a talented artist and teacher from Australia. She was famous for her beautiful pastel drawings and modern paintings. Dorothy was born in Sussex, England, and moved to Tasmania, Australia, in 1921 when she was 17.
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Dorothy Stoner: Artist and Teacher
Dorothy loved art and studied at the Hobart Technical College from 1925 to 1929. Her art teachers included Lucien Dechaineux and Mildred Lovett.
Her Teaching Career
Dorothy began her teaching career at Launceston Technical College. She taught there from 1936 to 1939. In 1940, she returned to Hobart Technical College. She continued teaching art there until 1964. She taught alongside Jack Carington Smith, who was the head of the art school.
Exhibiting Her Artwork
Dorothy's art was shown in many places.
Early Exhibitions
In 1933, two of her watercolor paintings of flowers were part of an exhibition. This show was held at the Modern Art Centre in Sydney. A newspaper called The Sydney Morning Herald praised her work. The critic noted that Dorothy focused on the overall feeling of her paintings. She used strong outlines and different shades of color. Her art showed a mix of gentleness and strength, with very sensitive colors.
Regular Art Shows
Dorothy often showed her work at the yearly exhibitions. These shows were organized by The Art Society of Tasmania.
Illustrating Children's Books
In 1946, Dorothy used her artistic skills to illustrate a children's book. The book was called Fairy Fancies and was written by Athalie Jean Bell.
Looking Back at Her Art
In 1984, a special exhibition celebrated Dorothy's work. It also featured the art of another Tasmanian painter, Edith Lilla Holmes. This show was held at the Arts Council Galleries in Canberra.
A Major Art Collection
Hendrick Kolenberg, from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, organized the exhibition. It brought together 149 artworks by both artists. Art critic Sasha Grishin reviewed the show. He said that Dorothy's great strength was her skill as a draughtsman, meaning she was excellent at drawing.
Where to See Her Art Today
You can see examples of Dorothy Stoner's work on display. They are permanently shown in the Henry Hunter Galleries. These galleries are part of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
