Frances Crawshaw facts for kids

Frances Crawshaw (born Frances Fisher; September 1876 – 1968) was a talented British artist. She painted beautiful pictures using both oil and watercolour paints. She was also a special kind of artist called a botanical artist, which means she drew and painted plants and flowers very accurately.

About Frances Crawshaw

Frances Crawshaw was born in Manchester, England, in 1876. She grew up in a lovely coastal town called Sewerby in Yorkshire. Her father, Robert Fisher, was a vicar, which is a type of church leader.

Her Art Education

Frances loved art and studied at several famous schools. She went to the Scarborough School of Art and the Westminster School of Art in London. She didn't stop there! She also traveled to other countries to learn more about art. She studied in big cities like Milan in Italy, Paris in France, and Edinburgh in Scotland.

A Life of Painting

Throughout her life, Frances lived in different places across the UK. She lived in Whitby in North Yorkshire, Edinburgh, Droitwich, and later in Newton Abbot in Devon.

Frances loved to paint flowers and landscapes. She used both oil paints, which give rich, deep colors, and watercolours, which create softer, flowing effects.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Frances Crawshaw was a well-known artist in her time. In the 1930s, she often showed her paintings at important art exhibitions. These included shows with the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society. She also exhibited at the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.

Her work was even displayed at the famous Royal Academy in London. She also showed her art with the New English Art Club and the Women's International Art Club. Because of her skill, she became an associate member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.

Besides her paintings, Frances also illustrated two books about British flowers. These books were written by her father, which must have been a special project for them both.

Family Life

Frances Crawshaw was married twice. Her first husband passed away in 1903, after they had been married for three years. Later, she married another artist named Lionel Townsend Crawshaw. He was part of a group of artists known as the Staithes group. Frances and Lionel settled down in Devon, where she continued to live until she passed away in 1968.