* A Painter
* Illustrator
* Costume & Theatrical Designer
* Commercial Artist
She and her sister Anna (1901-1976) both studied at Harrow School of Art. Each received scholarships to the Royal Academy schools in 1917.
In London they shared a studio and during the 1920's and 30's. The twosome did a variety of
artistic projects including:
* costume
* poster
* advertisement design
* mural painting
* traditional painting
Doris married in 1927. She was the MOTHER of at least 1 child DAUGHTER - Julia Heseltine
(an artist).
In 1929, Doris had exhibited at The Royal Academy. She also won medals at the Paris Salon.
In 1936 Doris and Anna contributed murals to the 'RMS Queen Mary'. They also contributed artwork in 1940 to the 'RMS Queen Elizabeth'.
Their lifestlye was reflected in their art. It presented a mixture of:
* society portraiture
* animal pictures including horses and their riders;
* park scenes
* lovely ladies portraits
Theatrical work with Noel Coward evolved into costume design work in several Hollywood and British films.
During WWI she was asked to contribute her artistic talents to record the war efforts. Doris was tortured for the rest of her life by her experiences, that is, the sights, smells and feelings regarding the Concentration Camp - Belsen. She wrote home letters full of the agony she was witnessing and those visions never left this sensitive woman for the remainder of her life.
Doris started her theatrical designer work again (after WWII), but on a smaller scale. During her later years, she rarely did art shows.
* A Painter
* Illustrator
* Costume & Theatrical Designer
* Commercial Artist
She and her sister Anna (1901-1976) both studied at Harrow School of Art. Each received scholarships to the Royal Academy schools in 1917.
In London they shared a studio and during the 1920's and 30's. The twosome did a variety of
artistic projects including:
* costume
* poster
* advertisement design
* mural painting
* traditional painting
Doris married in 1927. She was the MOTHER of at least 1 child DAUGHTER - Julia Heseltine
(an artist).
In 1929, Doris had exhibited at The Royal Academy. She also won medals at the Paris Salon.
In 1936 Doris and Anna contributed murals to the 'RMS Queen Mary'. They also contributed artwork in 1940 to the 'RMS Queen Elizabeth'.
Their lifestlye was reflected in their art. It presented a mixture of:
* society portraiture
* animal pictures including horses and their riders;
* park scenes
* lovely ladies portraits
Theatrical work with Noel Coward evolved into costume design work in several Hollywood and British films.
During WWI she was asked to contribute her artistic talents to record the war efforts. Doris was tortured for the rest of her life by her experiences, that is, the sights, smells and feelings regarding the Concentration Camp - Belsen. She wrote home letters full of the agony she was witnessing and those visions never left this sensitive woman for the remainder of her life.
Doris started her theatrical designer work again (after WWII), but on a smaller scale. During her later years, she rarely did art shows.
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