Amelia Earhart Watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ Collection! The legend of Amelia Earhart (1897-1939(?)) often eclipses her monumental accomplishments. Born in Atchison, Kansas, young Amelia found herself more interested … Continue reading
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Ruby Hirose
Ruby Hirose Ink and watercolor on 12″ x 9″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! The Ruby Hirose (1904-1960) story is one of the American dream. The daughter of Japanese immigrants, Ruby grew up … Continue reading
Gwendolyn Brooks
Gwendolyn Brooks Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) is one of the most celebrated poets in American history. Her work focused on what was … Continue reading
Joyce Jacobson Kaufman
Joyce Jacobson Kaufman Watercolor on 12″ x 9″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ Collection! Joyce Jacobson (1929-2016), inspired by Marie Curie, herself went on to become one of the most prominent scientists in the … Continue reading
Phyllis Latour
Phyllis Latour Watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ Collection! Phyllis Latour (born 1921) spent most of her life as an unknown hero. After her godmother’s father was killed by Nazis, … Continue reading
Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the She Changed the World collection! Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) used her camera to put eyes on those that society tends to look away from. Growing … Continue reading
Rachel Zimmerman
Rachel Zimmerman painting by Rob Schamberger Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper Rachel Zimmerman (born 1972) at the age of twelve invented a device that gave those unable to easily communicate the power of communication. In 1984 … Continue reading
Edith Cavell
Edith Cavell Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper Edith Cavell (1865-1915) was a nurse who put her own safety at risk to save the lives of soldiers and civilians during the First World War. Cavell grew up … Continue reading
Catherine Leroy
Catherine Leroy Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! Photographer Catherine Leroy (1945-2006) humanized mankind’s propensity for inhumanity. Leroy grew up in a Paris suburb, went to Catholic … Continue reading
Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson Ink and watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! Mary Anderson (1866-1953) created the windshield wiper, an invention used by almost everyone who drives. Mary grew up in … Continue reading
Edith Clarke
Edith Clarke Watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! Edith Clarke (1883-1959) was the first professional female electrical engineer. After being orphaned at age 12 she was raised by her … Continue reading
Pearl Witherington
Pearl Witherington Watercolor on 9″ x 12″ watercolor paper The latest addition to the ‘She Changed the World’ collection! Cecile Pearl Witherington (1914-2008) was an instrumental part of the French resistance during World War II. Raised in Paris by British … Continue reading