Background
Hawkins, Myrtle Helen was born on June 17, 1923 in Merrit, British Columbia, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1923. Daughter of Fred Ernst and Lydia Adelhied (Gehlert) Petznick.
Hawkins, Myrtle Helen was born on June 17, 1923 in Merrit, British Columbia, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1923. Daughter of Fred Ernst and Lydia Adelhied (Gehlert) Petznick.
Student, Hartnell College, 1944—1945. Associate of Arts in Art, Hartnell College, 1970. Student, University California-Berkeley, 1960.
Student, University California-Berkeley, 1969. Student, San Jose State University, 1961. Student, West Valley College, 1970.
Student, West Valley College, 1976. Student, West Valley College, 1977. Pupil, Maynard Stewart, 1961.
Pupil, Thomas Leighton, 1964. Pupil, Thomas Leighton, 1965.
Teacher painting California Department Rehabilitation, San Jose, 1969, 1971, Palo Alto, 1971. Private teacher art Santa Clara, California, 1969—1975, 1985. Lecturer clubs, museum, others.
Director annual tours Triton Museum, Santa Clara, 1973—1977.
Member of American Portrait Society, Santa Clara Art Association (charter, vice president 1967-1969), Montalvo Center for Arts, Triton Museum Art, Society Western Artists, Allied Artists West (president 1972-1973), Toastmasters (seasons speaker, secretary 1984).
Married William E. Hawkins, March 29, 1952. Children: Debra, Bruce.