Evelyn Houghton facts for kids

Evelyn Ethel Houghton, who later became known as Evelyn Jarmain, was a British artist. She was born in 1908 and passed away in 1983. Evelyn was famous for her paintings, wood engravings, and needlework.

About Evelyn Houghton

Evelyn Houghton was born in Sagaing, which was then part of Burma (now called Myanmar). Her father was British and worked for the Indian Civil Service there. Evelyn grew up mostly in England, especially in Westbury in Wiltshire. She went to Hove High School.

Her Art Education

After high school, Evelyn studied art at the Ruskin School of Drawing in Oxford. There, she learned from a teacher named Sydney Carline. Later, she went to the Royal Academy Schools in London. One of her teachers there was Walter Thomas Monnington. Evelyn was a very talented student. In 1929, she won a silver medal at the Royal Academy Schools!

Her Career and Artworks

After finishing her studies, Evelyn taught art at different schools. She taught in Shrewsbury and in York. Even while teaching, she kept creating her own art. She continued to paint, make wood engravings, and do needlework.

Evelyn first showed her art at the Royal Academy in 1931. Her work was also displayed in exhibitions in Brighton. It even traveled all the way to the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa! Later in her life, Evelyn lived in Teynham in Kent. She was a very active member of the East Kent Art Society.

Her Family Life

In 1934, Evelyn Houghton married William J.F Jarmain. He was an author and poet, better known as John Jarmain. Evelyn even illustrated one of his poetry books, which was published in 1945.