Nursery Rhyme Scene

About Patience Arnold

Patience Arnold (1901-1991) was born in Royston, North Hertfordshire. She went to the Harris School of Art in Preston and became a member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts. She later became a President of the Lytham St Annes Art Society.
Arnold painted many watercolours with themes of nursery rhymes and children’s tales, this brought her recognition in illustrating books and greetings cards. She also offered some of her painting of nursery rhymes to be exhibited in infant schools.

In 1967, Arnold moved and set up her own studio in the Lake District, where she was elected a member of the Lake Artist Society.

Some of Patience’s sketch books, dating from the mid 40s, are held at Lancashire County Council Archives. They feature various drawings of costumes and performers from shows at Blackpool theatres, including The Grand Theatre.