Linda Sutton facts for kids
Linda Sutton (born in 1947) is a British painter. She is known for her beautiful artworks and for being the president of the Small Paintings Group.
About Linda Sutton
Linda Sutton was born in 1947 in Southend-on-Sea, a town in Essex, England. She went to Southend College of Technology to study art. Later, she continued her art education at Winchester School of Art.
After her studies, Linda lived in Antwerp, Belgium, for a year. While she was there, something very special happened. Queen Fabiola of Belgium bought one of Linda's paintings directly from her art studio! Linda then went on to study at the famous Royal College of Art in London. She finished her studies there in 1974.
Her Art and Inspiration
Linda Sutton's paintings often tell stories. Many of her artworks are based on mythological themes. Mythology means ancient stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes. She often adds her own feelings and experiences to these stories, making her paintings feel like dreams. An example of her work is Perseus and Andromeda II.
She also finds ideas for her art from Italian plays and operas. Operas are like plays where the story is sung. She has painted characters from famous operas such as Don Giovanni, Faust, Desdemona, Rosina, and Rusalka. Linda has also painted portraits of real opera singers, like the Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu.
Where You Can See Her Work
Linda Sutton's paintings are very important. They are kept in major art places like the Tate Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts. Her art is also part of the The Sainsbury Collection. These are all famous places where important artworks are displayed and kept safe.
She has also shown her paintings many times at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. This is a big art show in London where artists can display their new works. Linda has spent a lot of her life in Calabria, a region in Italy. She was the first artist who was not Italian to have an art show in a special church there called the Chiesa della Badia.
Since 2022, Linda Sutton has been the president of the Small Paintings Group. This group helps artists who create smaller artworks.
