Lizbeth Stewart facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lizbeth Stewart
Lizbeth Stewart in Philadelphia
Born	(1948-12-22)December 22, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	June 24, 2013(2013-06-24) (aged 64) Yardley, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Education	Moore College of Art and Design
Known for	Ceramics

Monkey with Roses by Lizbeth Stewart, 1999, Honolulu Museum of Art

Lizbeth Stewart (December 22, 1948 – June 24, 2013) was an American artist. She was known for her amazing ceramic sculptures. Lizbeth was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Southampton, Pennsylvania.

She earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts in 1971. This was from the Moore College of Art and Design. Later, she taught ceramics for 30 years. She worked at the University of the Arts (Philadelphia). Lizbeth retired in December 2012. She passed away in June 2013 at her home in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Who Was Lizbeth Stewart?

Lizbeth Stewart was a talented artist. She created sculptures using clay. This type of art is called ceramics. She was born in 1948 and lived until 2013.

Her full name was Lizbeth McNett Stewart. She spent many years teaching art to students. She helped them learn how to work with clay.

Her Unique Art Style

Lizbeth Stewart was famous for her ceramic animals. She made them by hand. Her sculptures often looked very real. This is called realistic modeling.

But she also painted them in a special way. The painting was often very colorful and unique. This is known as a stylized look. So, her art mixed real shapes with creative colors.

One of her famous works is Monkey with Roses. This sculpture shows her unique style. It has a realistic monkey. But it also has separate ceramic flowers. These flowers create a beautiful scene around the monkey.

Where to See Her Art

Lizbeth Stewart's art is in many museums. People all over the world can see her work. Her sculptures are part of important collections.

Some places where you can find her art include:

• The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
• The Honolulu Museum of Art in Hawaii.
• The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.
• The Winterthur Museum in Winterthur, Delaware.

These museums help share her amazing art with everyone.