Phyllis Roberts facts for kids

Phyllis Kathleen Roberts was a talented British artist. She was born on June 11, 1916. Phyllis was known for creating beautiful sculptures and paintings, especially portraits of people.

Who Was Phyllis Roberts?

Phyllis Roberts was born in London, England. She loved art from a young age. She studied art at the Hornsey School of Art. This school helped her learn many skills in painting and sculpting.

Her Amazing Art Shows

Throughout her career, Phyllis showed her artwork in many important places. She exhibited her pieces at the famous Royal Academy in London. This is a very important place for artists in Britain. She also showed her art in many art galleries across Britain.

Phyllis even showed her work in France! She exhibited at the Paris Salon, which is a famous art show in Paris. She won special awards there:

• A silver medal in 1959.
• A gold medal in 1964.

Winning these medals was a big achievement for her art.

Art Groups She Joined

Phyllis Roberts was a member of several important art groups. She was an elected member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. This group is for artists who are very good at painting with oil paints. She also showed her work with the Contemporary Portrait Society. This group focuses on modern portraits. She was also part of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.

For some time, Phyllis lived in a place called Aldwick in Sussex, England.

The Phyllis Roberts Award

Even today, Phyllis Kathleen Roberts is remembered for her contributions to art. The Royal Institute of Oil Painters gives out a special award every year. It is called the Phyllis Roberts Award. This award is given to a promising young artist who is under 30 years old. It helps new artists get recognized, just like Phyllis was.