Elsie Stevens facts for kids
Elsie E. Stevens (born in 1907) was a British artist. She was well-known for her beautiful landscape paintings. She worked with both oil paints and watercolours.
About Elsie E. Stevens
Elsie E. Stevens was born in Brighton, a town on the south coast of England. She loved to paint landscapes, which are pictures of natural scenery.
Her Art Education
In 1961, Elsie began to study painting. She took private lessons in London. Her teacher was a Polish artist named Marian Bohusz-Szyszko. Elsie and Marian worked together for about 15 years. This helped Elsie develop her artistic skills.
Where Her Art Was Shown
Elsie E. Stevens had many art shows. She had solo exhibitions, meaning her art was shown by itself. These shows took place at several art galleries. Some of these were the Alwin Gallery and the Woodstock Gallery. She also showed her art at the Loggia and Barrett Galleries.
Her paintings were also displayed in other cities. She had exhibitions in Amsterdam and Dublin. Her art was also shown in Durham and Eastbourne. In 1973, she had a show at the Gardner Arts Centre. This centre is part of the University of Sussex in Brighton.
Her Life and Groups
Elsie was a member of a group called the Free Painters and Sculptors. This group helped artists share their work. For many years, she lived in Barcombe, a village near Lewes. Later in her life, she moved to a nursing home in Wivelsfield Green.
