Painter of landscapes, seascapes, still-life, interiors and portraits in oils and watercolours. Mary Potter was born in Beckenham, Kent on the 9th April 1900, Marian Attenborough (called Mary) and studied at Beckenham School of Art in 1916 and at the Slade School (under Tonks and Steer) 1918-20. Whilst at the Slade she was awarded first prize for portrait painting and a place in a New English Art Club exhibition. In 1951 the Potters moved to Aldeburgh where they lived at The Red House and became close friends of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. She exhibited with the 7 & 5 Society in 1922 and 1923, at the NEAC (New English Art Club) from 1920 and with the LG (London Group) from 1927. of these hues allow the warmer tints to glow, the cool to recede.