Lilian Dring facts for kids

Lilian Margery Dring (born Welch; 1908–1998) was a British artist. She was known for her paintings, cool poster designs, and beautiful textile art, like needlework and embroidery.

About Lilian Dring

Lilian Dring was born in Surbiton, Surrey, England. She loved art from a young age.

Her Art Education

Lilian went to the Kingston School of Art from 1922 to 1926. After that, she studied for three years at the Royal College of Art in London. At the Royal College, she was one of the first students to learn about poster design.

Designing Posters

After finishing her studies, Lilian lived in Teddington. She worked as a freelance artist, creating many different designs. In the 1930s, she designed posters for London Transport. One of her big designs was called The Modern God of Transport. It showed the god Mercury running the London Underground train network.

In 1940, Lilian also made large billboard posters for the Youth Hostels Association.

Textile Art and Exhibitions

After her poster work, Lilian focused a lot on textile designs. From 1942 to 1945, her textile art was shown in exhibitions in the United States. These shows were organized by the British Council.

In 1951, Lilian designed a huge artwork for the Festival of Britain. It was a 100-panel piece called Patchwork of the Century. She was also a member of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. Her work was shown at the Whitworth Art Gallery and with the Embroiderers' Guild.

Writing for Children

Lilian Dring also wrote about art and craft education. She even wrote and illustrated several books for children.

Where to See Her Work

You can find examples of Lilian Dring's art in different museums. The London Transport Museum has some of her poster designs. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has her posters, embroidery, and other textile work.

A piece from 1938 is part of the National Museums Scotland collection. The National Trust also has an embroidered collage she made in 1964.