Sheila McDonald b. 7 February 1902

Also known as Sheila McDonald, Sheila Lethbridge Robinson, Sheila Leithbridge McDonald
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Painter)
A versatile and committed artist, Sheila MacDonald was clearly an enthusiastic supporter of her fellow artists, having trained with some of the most notable early twentieth century artists.
Name
Sheila McDonald
Also known as:
  • Sheila McDonald
  • Sheila Lethbridge Robinson
  • Sheila Leithbridge McDonald
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Sculptor)
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
7 February 1902
Birth place
St Mary's, Sydney, NSW
Death date
12 March 1971
Death place
Picton, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1927 - c.1967
Residence
  • Sydney, NSW, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Training
  • East Sydney Technical College, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
  • Joy Ewart's Art School, NSW
  • Julian Ashton's Sydney Art School, Sydney, NSW
  • c.1927 Taught by Sydney Long, Australian Painter-Etchers' Society Etching School, Sydney, NSW
  • Correspondence lessons in pen drawing from Norman Lindsay.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book