Edith Lovell Andrews facts for kids

Edith Lovell Andrews (born 7 November 1886, died 1980) was a talented British artist. She was known for her paintings and for creating beautiful decorative art.

Discovering Edith Lovell Andrews

Edith Lovell Andrews was born in Newport, a town in Wales. She went to school at the Forest Gate Collegiate School. After that, she decided to study art.

Her Art School Journey

Edith spent many years learning to be an artist.

• From 1903 to 1907, she studied at the Worcester School of Art.
• Then, she spent two years at the famous Glasgow School of Art.
• Finally, she attended Heatherley's School of Art in London until 1914. This long training helped her become a skilled artist.

What Kind of Art Did She Make?

Edith Lovell Andrews created many different types of art.

• She painted beautiful landscapes, which are pictures of nature.
• She also painted lovely flower subjects.
• She often used watercolours, which are paints mixed with water.
• Another material she used was tempera. This is a type of paint that uses egg yolk as a binder.
• Besides paintings, Edith also designed posters.
• She was good at decorative lettering, which means making letters look artistic.
• She even created art on vellum, a special material made from animal skin.

Showing Her Art to the World

Edith Lovell Andrews' art was shown in many places.

• She exhibited her work in other countries, like Canada, Sweden (in Stockholm), and Italy (in Turin).
• Her art was also displayed across Britain.
• She lived in St Ives, a famous art town in Cornwall. She showed her work there often.
• She became a member of the St Ives Society of Artists. This was a special group for artists in the area.
• In 1957, she had her very own art show in St Ives.

Where to See Her Art Today

You can still see some of Edith Lovell Andrews' work today. The British Museum in London has examples of her art in its collection.