Helen Stirling Johnston

1888-1931

Born Troon, Ayrshire. Studied Glasgow School of Art 1907-1915, winning a Haldane Travelling Scholarship enabled her to visit Paris.

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Won Lauder prize in 1922. Continued to travel to the continent, painting in Brittany and Corsica.

 

Had a studio in Kirkcudbright behind 9 High Street. Was an active member of the Glasgow Society of Lady Artists.

 

Exhibited Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, and Glasgow Institute.