Background
Peterson, Gloria Dolores was born on October 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Erick Leonard and Signe Evelyn (Magnuson) Peterson.
Peterson, Gloria Dolores was born on October 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Erick Leonard and Signe Evelyn (Magnuson) Peterson.
Diploma, Chicago Academy Fine Arts, 1944. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1953. Postgraduate, Art Students League, New York City, 1953.
Postgraduate, Art Students League, New York City, 1979. Postgraduate in Art History, University Pittsburgh, 1954.
Freelance portraitist, painter, since 1944. Fashion illustrator Hornes & Gimbels Department Stores, Pittsburgh, 1968-1970. Art teacher, freelance Pittsburgh Board Education, 1970-1971.
Art director, teacher Universal Art Academy, Pittsburgh, 1971—1973. Private practice, 1973-1975, 92—. Freelance fine art teacher Wauconda School District, Chicago, 1975-1977.
Freelance portraits, 1973—1985. Graphic artist and fine arts J.T.'s General Store, Barrington, Illinois, 1981-1988. Graphic artist, freelance and portraiture, 1988-1992.
Teacher fine arts freelance North Hills Art Center, Pittsburgh, 1992-2001.
Member of National League American Pen Women (vice president Chicago chapter 1990-1992, recording secretary 1993-1996, vice president Pittsburgh chapter 1994-1995, president 1995-1996), Associated Artists of Butler, Pennsylvania, North Hills Art Center, Pittsburgh Society Artists, Pittsburgh Watercolor Society.
Married Vincent Carroll Scully Junior, June 5, 1948 (divorced November 1968). Children: Joni Scully, Kristen Scully(deceased), Kreg Scully(deceased), Erik Scully. Married Eddie Verl Plemmons, 2001.