Evelyn Hone Studmaster was a professional artist, art teacher, and painter who lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area for more than 50 years. She was born in Washington, D.C. and attended the Corcoran School of Art and Design, where she studied with instructors such as Henry Varnum Poor and Kenneth Noland.
Evelyn’s artwork was highly acclaimed and she was an active member of the Washington art scene for many years. She was a founding member of the Washington Printmakers’ Gallery and was a past president of the Washington Watercolor Association. She was also a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists, the American Watercolor Society, and the National Association of Women Artists.
Evelyn was best known for her portraits of prominent African-Americans and her commissioned work for the National Portrait Gallery. She also created numerous still life paintings, landscapes, and abstract works. Her paintings were displayed in many prominent museums and galleries, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Renwick Gallery, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Evelyn was a dedicated art teacher and was an instructor at the Corcoran School of Art and Design for many years. She also taught at the Phillips Collection, the Washington Studio School, and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Throughout her career, Evelyn was a passionate advocate for the advancement of the visual arts in the Washington, D.C. area. She was an inspiration to many emerging artists and was dedicated to providing them with the tools necessary for success.
Evelyn passed away in 2012, but her contributions to the Washington art scene will remain an important part of the city’s artistic legacy. She was a gifted artist and teacher who will be remembered for her commitment to the visual arts.