Muriel Amy Jackson facts for kids

Muriel Amy Jackson (1902–1989) was a talented British artist. She was known for her beautiful paintings and for creating illustrations for books and magazines.

Early Life and Education

Muriel Amy Jackson was born in London in 1902. Her father, Albert Edward Jackson (1873–1952), was also an artist. Her mother's name was Eva Amy. Growing up with an artist father likely inspired Muriel's own creative path.

Muriel attended Berkhamsted High School. After high school, she continued her art studies. She went to the Hastings School of Art. Later, she studied in London at the Central School of Arts and Crafts from 1915 to 1918. She also learned from a teacher named Philip William Cole until 1922.

Career as an Artist

Muriel Jackson became a professional illustrator. She worked for a company called Amelgamated Press and other publishers. An illustrator creates pictures for books, magazines, and other printed materials.

Muriel's illustrations often featured flowers and buildings. She drew pictures for many magazines. She also created art for children's books, making stories come alive with her drawings.

She was an active member of the art community. Muriel was chosen to be a member of the East Sussex Art Club. She also showed her artwork in exhibitions. Her work was displayed with the Battle Arts Group and the Highgate Artists' Society in London.

Later Life

Muriel Jackson lived in Hastings, a town in Sussex, England. She continued her artistic work throughout her life. She passed away in 1989. Before her death, she had been dealing with Parkinson's disease.