Violet Fuller facts for kids

Violet Fuller (born 26 July 1920, died 2006) was a talented British artist. She loved to paint using both oil paints and watercolours. She showed her artwork in many exhibitions throughout her life.

Violet Fuller's Life and Art

Violet Fuller was born in Tottenham, a part of north London. She began her art journey by studying at the Hornsey School of Art. She attended this school from 1937 to 1940. Later, she continued her art education at the Stroud School of Art from 1942 to 1944.

Exhibiting Her Artwork

Violet Fuller was very active in showing her paintings to the public. Starting in 1958, she had many "solo exhibitions." This means she had art shows where only her own artwork was displayed. These shows took place at the Woodstock Gallery in London. She had more solo shows there in 1961, 1963, and 1967.

She also had solo exhibitions at other places. These included the Loggia Gallery and the Old Bakehouse Gallery in Sevenoaks.

Group Shows and Memberships

Besides her solo shows, Violet Fuller often took part in "group shows." In these exhibitions, her art was shown alongside the work of other artists. She regularly exhibited at famous places like the Royal Academy in London.

She also showed her art with several important art groups:

• The Royal Society of British Artists
• The New English Art Club
• The Women's International Art Club
• The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours

Violet Fuller was a very important member of the Society of Free Painters and Sculptors. She was one of the artists who helped start this group. Later, she became a "Fellow" of the society, which is a special honor.

London Scenes in Her Paintings

Many of Violet Fuller's paintings show scenes from the streets of London. Her art helps us see what London looked like through her eyes. You can find examples of her work in the art collections of the London Boroughs of Enfield and Haringey.