Kathleen’s large extended family played a key role in her artistic life.

In Kathleen’s art you can see the influence of the era she lived in, her art training, and her gender.

Kathleen’s art education and training took place in a number of phases across Ipswich, London, and Europe

Suffolk and Lincolnshire, aged 20-31 years

Kathleen travelled alone to teach art in Canada, aged 29-31 years

Kathleen lived in London intermittently, aged 32-82 years old

Kathleen’s family life was a source of creative inspiration for her painting

The first two decades of the twentieth century saw rapid change for women, their rights, roles and opportunities. Kathleen took an active part in this change.

Kathleen frequently painted commissioned works, with a particular passion for capturing the pioneering women of her era.

Kathleen’s commissioned work often focused on supporters of women’s progress.

Kathleen travelled to paint in England and Wales, aged 49-71 years old

Kathleen moved to St Ives for the duration of the Second World War, aged 61-69 years

Kathleen consistently exhibited her work, aged 20-80 years

Kathleen successfully sold her artwork throughout her life, aged 20-80 years