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ABRIL, Ben
(1923 - 1995) |
Artist Member, joined the CAC on November 30, 1994. Studied at Art Center, School of Allied Arts, Glendale College, Chouinard, and L.A. County Art Institute. He was known for his work that depicted nostalgic and historic Los Angeles locations such as Angel's Flight and Bunker Hill. Member: American Watercolor Society - NY; National Watercolor Society - LA; San Gabriel Fine Art Association. He passed away at age 72 on June 7, 1995. (CAC Newsletter article, Nov. 1995) |
ADAMS,
Alan
|
Lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
ADAMS,
Florence
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
ADAMS,
Velma
(1902 - 1990) |
Studied
sculpting with her friend Julia B. Wendt and painting with Frank T.
Chamberlin; also a lithographer and etcher. She became a CAC member in 1922 and was still active with the club in Dec. 1984. (CAC Bulletin Vol. 94 No. 29, Dec. 1984) (Exh. with the CAC 1924,
1928-29, 1937, 1940 and 1947.) (H) (M) (R) |
ADLER,
Florence
(1882 - 1954) |
A
painter whose work includes portraits and still lifes. (H) |
AIKMAN, Daniel R.
|
Artist Member, lived in Long Beach. (R, 1978-79) |
ALBRO,
Maxine
(1893 - 1966) |
She
studied with Diego Rivera in Mexico, and worked for the Federal Public
Works of Art Project. She married the sculptor Parker Hall. (Exh.
with the CAC s-1918.) (H) (M) |
ALDRIN,
Anders Gustav
(1889 - 1970) |
Began
to paint while recuperating from tuberculosis contracted during WWI.
Learned the Japanese method of color woodblock prints from Frank Morley
Fletcher at the Santa Barbara School of Fine Arts. (Exh. with the
CAC in the 1930's.) (H) |
ALEXANDER,
Sara Dora Block
(1888 - 1980) |
Settled
in San Diego and was a student of Charles Reiffel. Also lived in Woodland Hills, CA. (Exh. with the
CAC in 1955.) (H) (R, 1964) |
ALLEN,
Viola M.
|
Artist Member, lived in Malibu. (R, 1964) |
ALLIOT,
Hector Dr.
(1862 - 1919) |
Born November 20, 1862 at Chateau des Forestiers, Gironde, France. Honorary
Member of the CAC.P ossibly also a member of the Painters' Club of Los Angeles - he
gave a talk during one of their meetings. An internationally known art critic and archaeologist, he moved to L.A. from S.F. after the 1906 earthquake. In 1901, at the request of Charles Lummis he became curator of the Southwest Society of the Archaeological Institute (later the Southwest Museum). He was also the first professor of Art History at USC. He died February 15, 1919 of a heart attack; the Hector Alliot Memorial Library of Archaeology was established by the Ruskin Art Club in his honor at the Southwest Museum. |
ALTHOUSE,
Lillian G.
(1893 - 1979) |
Born
in California on June 7, 1893; by 1925 Althouse had settled in Los
Angeles. She died there on January 19, 1979. (H) |
ALVAREZ,
Mabel
(1891 - 1985) |
She
painted portraits of the Irving Berlin and Samuel Goldwyn families;
artist and art critic Arthur Millier wrote in the Los Angeles Times praising her work during the 1920's. (Exh. with the CAC in 1918-23,
1925-37, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
| ALVAREZ, Florence |
(LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs) |
AMMON,
Greta
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. Honorary Life Member. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
ANDERSON,
Antony E.
(1863 - 1939) |
Honorary
Life Member of the CAC; Founding Member of both CAC and Painters' Club.
He studied under Brush, Melchers and Freer; when he moved to L.A.
in 1903, he became the first art critic for the L.A. Times.
He donated a large collection of books to the CAC, which sadly have
been lost in the years since. |
ANDERSON,
Dorothy Visju
(1874 - 1960) |
Studied
with Chase and at the AIC; she was primarily a portrait painter and
founded the Beverly Hills AA. (Exh. with the CAC in 1936.) (H) (M) |
ANDRES,
Adele
(1898 - 1992) |
She
was an illustrator and printer as well as a painter, and studied at
the AIC. (Exh. with the CAC in 1962.) (H) Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood . (R, 1964) |
ANDRESEN,
Ruby
|
Artist Member, lived in Sierra Madre. (R, 1964) |
ARGALL, Charles James Gladstone
(1893 - 1956)
23rd CAC President |
Born in San Jose, California on October 25, 1893. After graduating
from the College of the Pacific, Argall settled in Los Angeles and
further studied at Chouinard. He died in Los Angeles on January 27,
1956. His teachers were Frank Tolles Chamberlin, Will Foster and Ralph
Johonnet. |
ARMSTRONG,
Marion W.
|
Artist Member, lived in Palos Verdes Peninsula. (R, 1964) |
ASHMEAD,
Hal
|
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
ASKENAZY,
Mischa ("Maurice")
(1888 - 1961) |
Studied
at the National Academy of Design, and then in France and Italy. Settled
in Montecito in 1925. (Exh. with the CAC 1949 - 55.) (H) |
ASSELN,
Roberta
(1907 - 2003) |
Born
in Camp Hill, PA on November 12, 1907, Asseln moved to Los Angeles
in 1922 at age 15. She was employed there in commercial art while
studying at Chouinard. A student of George Fowler, Robert Frame, William
Bowne, Robert Uecker and Oscar Van Young. Her married name was Hansen.
She died on June 6, 2003.
(Exh. in the 46th and 50th CAC Annuals.) (H) |
AULMANN,
Theodora
(1882 - 1960) |
Born
in Alton, Illinois on May 5, 1882. Aulmann studied art at the Cumming
School of Art in Des Moines. She moved to Los Angeles in 1920 and
was active there for many years. (H) |
AUSTIN,
Charles Percy
(1883 - 1948) |
Founding
Member, 1st Secretary. Student of Twachtman; he took over Granville
Redmond's old studio in 1908. Also a member of the Painters' Club.
(Exh. with the CAC 1914, 1917.) (H) (M) |
AVERY,
Kenneth Newell
(1882 - 1949) |
Pupil
of Chase in NYC and Laurens in Paris. Charter member of the CAC in
1909. (Exh. with the CAC in 1930.) (H) (M) |
AYALA,
Daniel
|
Associate Member, lived in El Monte. (R, 1964) |
AYARS,
Margaret T.
(1902 - 1990) |
Active
in Pasadena in the 1930's she painted Eaton Canyon and Tujunga as
well as other locales. (Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M) |
AYRES,
Martha Oathout
(1890 - 1975) |
Studied
at the AIC in NYC, taught sculpture in Denver. (Exh. with the CAC
in 1927.) (H) (M) |
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BAEDEKER, Winifred
|
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (R, 1978-79) |
BAGDATOPOULOS,
William Spencer
(1888 - 1965) |
Elected
to the Royal Society of Artists in 1909, he traveled extensively before
moving to Santa Barbara. His travels provided much material for his
works. (Exh. with the CAC in 1932.) (H) (M) |
BAILEY,
Harry Lewis
(1879 - 1933) |
Also
member of the Painters' Club. (Exh. in the 3rd CAC Annual, also with
CAC 1914, 1927.) (H) (M) |
BAILEY,
Laura Miller
(n.d.) |
(Exh.
with the CAC in 1929.) (H) (M) |
BAILEY,
Walter A.
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) Honorary Life Member. (R, 1978-79) He worked as an artist and art columnist for the Herald Examiner, and was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Fine Arts. (Herald Examiner, no date) |
BAILEY, Mrs. Walter A.
|
Honorary Life Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
BAKER, Edris Nelson
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) She was Editor of the CAC Bulletin from the mid-1970's through the early 1980's. Honorary Life Member. (R, 1978-79) She was also a President of the Scandinavian American Art Society (1964-65). (SAAS Bulletin, March 1965) |
BALFOUR,
Helen Johnston
(1847 - 1925) |
A
cofounder of the Laguna Beach AA, she studied at the AIC with her
niece Marion Kavanaugh. She briefly lived in San Francisco before
settling in Los Angeles. The L.A. Times wrote highly of her
watercolor landscapes. (Exh. with the CAC 1918-20, 1922, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
BALLIN,
Hugo
(1879 - 1956) |
He
studied under Mowbray and Blum at the ASL/NYC. Upon moving to Los
Angeles in 1921, he worked in the movie industry. (Exh. with the CAC
in 1929.) (H) (M) |
BAMFORD, Patricia M.
|
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles . (R, 1978-79) |
BAND,
Max
(1900 - 1974) |
Born
on August 21, 1900 in Naumestis, Lithuania, Band studied at the Berlin
Academy. He was the author in 1935 of History of Contemporary Art.
He lived in Hollywood from 1940 until his death on November 1974.
(Exh. with the CAC in the 1940's.) (H) (M) Honorary Artist (R, 1964) |
BARCLAY, Alice
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
BARKER,
George, Jr.
(1882 - 1965) |
Studied
in Paris (with Lhote) before moving to Long Beach and subsequently
Pacific Palisades. He painted portraits and landscapes. (Exh. with
the CAC 1933-38.) (H) (M) Honorary Life Member (R, 1964) |
BARKER, Mildred
|
Artist Member, lived in Encino. (R, 1964) |
BARKER,
Olive Ruth Carpenter
(1885 - 1961) |
She
studied with a number of teachers, most notably Chamberlin, Sheets
and Sample, after moving to Southern California in 1923. (Exh. with
the CAC 1931-35, 1937-38.) (H) (M) |
BARNEY,
Alice Pike
( - 1931) |
From
a Resolution of Sympathy in the Dec. 1931 issue of the CAC Bulletin:
The following expression of sympathy was passed at a recent meeting
of the Board of Directors of the CAC: That, Whereas, the members of
the CAC have lost in the death of Mrs. Alice Pike Barney a sincere
friend and loyal member, and Whereas, knowing of her record as a distinguished
painter in S. Ca., and an unselfish builder of art ideals in our Southland;
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that our sense of loss in the passing of
Mrs. Barney be placed on the records of this Club and that a copy
of this resolution be forwarded to her family. (Signed) Paul Starrett
Sample, President. |
BARRETT, Bill
|
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica . (R, 1978-79) |
BARTLETT, Dana
(1882 - 1957)
7th CAC President |
Held
a successful solo show at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in
1927. The following year he opened an art gallery in Los Angeles where
he exhibited not only his paintings but also those of local artists.
(Exh. with the CAC 1916-24, 1926-28, 1938, s-1918, s-1919.) (M) |
BARTLETT, Mrs. Dana
|
Honorary Life Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
BARTLETT,
Grace Landell
(1907 - 1961) |
A
pupil of Randall Davey, she resided in Redlands during the 1930's.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M) |
BARTLETT,
Gray Phineas
(1885 - 1951) |
After
working as a commercial artist and owning an engraving firm, he moved
to Los Angeles in 1937. Maintaining two studios (Utah and L.A.), he
traveled the Southwest for subject matter and became well-known for
his work. (H) |
BARTON,
Loren Roberta
(1893 - 1975) |
Her
great-aunt was Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross; she was a student
of W.L. Judson. She also taught at Chouinard. (Exh. with the CAC 1921-23,
1927-28.) (H) (M) |
BARTOW,
Mary Ann Van Alstine
(1848 - 1924) |
Honorary
Member. Originally studied to become a pianist, but turned to painting. (H) |
BASLER, Ruth Ann
|
Associate Member, lived in La Canada. (R, 1978-79) |
BAXTER,
Martha Wheeler Wallace
(1869 - 1955) |
A
student at PAFA, ASL/NYC, and the Beaux Arts Institute, she moved
to Santa Barbara in 1920. (Exh. with the CAC 1923-24, 1928, 1932-33,
1935-38, 1950-52.) (H) (M) (A) |
BEAUMONT,
Arthur Edwaine
(1890 - 1978) |
Upon
moving to California in 1913, he studied at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute,
U.C. Berkeley, and the Los Angeles School of Art and Design. In the
1920's he visited Europe and studied further with Brangwyn, A. John,
and Flint at the Slade School and at the Academies in Paris. From
1932-77 he chronicled the history of the Navy in watercolor; he also
painted portraits and taught at Chouinard. (Exh. with the CAC 1937-38.) (H) (M) |
BECKERLE, Marcia J.
|
Patron Member, lived in Santa Monica . (R, 1978-79) |
BECKMAN,
Jessie Mary
(1856 - 1929) |
A
student of Henri and Chase in NYC, she also attended the Academie
Colarossi in Paris. Lived in Los Angeles and Laguna Beach. (Exh. with
the CAC 1923, 1927.) (H) (M) |
BEECHER,
Genevieve Thompson
(1888 - 1954) |
After
study in NYC, in 1911 she married and settled in Los Angeles. She
attended Chouinard and Otis, and studied privately with P. Lauritz.
(Exh. with the CAC 1935-37.) (H) (M) |
BEGGS,
Thomas Montague
(1899 - 1990) |
Born
in Brooklyn, NY on April 22, 1899; he studied at the ASL in NYC, the
Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, and with Will S. Taylor and W. S. Kendall.
He was head of the art department at Pomona College during 1926-47,
and also served as director of the National Collection of Fine Arts
of the Smithsonian Institution until 1966. He died in McLean, Virginia
on October 25, 1990. (H) (M) |
BEHR,
Betty
(n.d.) |
Resident
of Los Angeles in the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M) |
| BEHRENS,
Frank |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
BELMONT, Arthur R.
|
Associate Member, lived in Santa Monica . (R, 1978-79) |
BELT, Dr. Elmer
|
Honorary Life Member, lived in Los Angeles . (R, 1978-79) |
BENNETT,
Caroline Wynans
(1907
- 1992) |
Painter,
ceramist, sculptor. (H) Artist Member, lived in Studio City. (R, 1978-79) |
BENNETT,
Ruth Manerva
(1899 - 1960) |
Studying
under Bridgman and Carlson in NYC, she continued her studies in California
with Emily Mocine, A. Hansen, K. Fulop, E. Vysekal, E. Shrader, and
M. Sheets, as well as at Chouinard and Otis. (Exh. with the CAC 1925-33.)
(H) (M) |
BENSCO,
Charles J.
(1894 - 1960) |
After
studying under Bridgman at the ASL/NYC, he moved to Los Angeles in
the 1930's and painted portraits of movie stars and celebrities. (Exh.
with the CAC 1932, 1937, 1955.) (H) (M) |
BENSINGER,
Anne Mosejiere
(1906 - 1989) |
Arriving
in Los Angeles in the 1920's, she studied at Chouinard, UCLA, and
with Bessie Hazen, E. Vysekal, and M. Sheets, among others. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1931.) (H) (M) |
BENTHERTI,
Margot
(n.d.) |
Painter.
(Exh. with the CAC 1937-38.) (H) (M) |
BERAN, Lenore
|
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1978-79) |
| BERG, Dea |
Artist Member, lived in Playa Del Rey. (R, 1964) |
BERNARD, Bers
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
BERNSON, Paulette
|
Artist Member, lived in Pasadena. (R, 1978-79) |
BERTELLI, Edith
|
Artist Member, lived in San Gabriel. (R, 1978-79) |
BEYER, Gerhard
|
Sculptor Member, lived in Arcadia. (R, 1978-79) |
BIANCAVILLA, Marian
|
Sculptor Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1978-79) |
BICKELL, Marion
|
Associate Member, lived in Westwood. (R, 1978-79) |
BIRCH,
Geraldine Rose
(1883 - 1972) |
She
studied at the Slade School and in Paris, and moved to Pasadena about
1919. She was active in the local community there until her death;
her married name was Duncan. (Exh. with the CAC in 1920.) (H) (M) |
BIRCHFIELD,
Carl
(n.d.) |
Associate
Member. (1911) (H) |
BISCHOFF,
Franz Arthur
(1864 - 1929) |
Founding
Member. Active Member of the Painters' Club. Nationally known as a
china painter before turning to landscape painting. He had a studio
in the Blanchard Building before building a house along the Arroyo
Seco in Pasadena. (Exh. with the CAC in 1911, 1914-19, 1921-27, s-1917,
s-1918, s-1919; early Annuals.) (M) |
BJURMAN,
Andrew J.
(1876 - 1943) |
A
craftsman and sculptor, his works include portrait busts and Indian
subjects. (Exh. with the CAC 1916, 1918-19, 1921-24, 1926-32, 1934-37,
s-1917, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
BLACK,
Mary C. Winslow
(1872 - 1943) |
Lived
in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara; after her husband died she moved
to the Monterey Peninsula. She lived in the Abrego Adobe, which was
built about 1834 from wood supposedly from the wreck of Napoleon's
ship Natalie. (Exh. with the CAC 1916-19, 1924, s-1917, s-1918,
s-1919.) (H) (M) |
BLACK,
William Bailey
(1901 - 1980) |
He
moved to California (Los Angeles and Hollywood) in the 1920's from
Missouri and took classes at Chouinard. He died in Laguna Beach. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1933.) (H) (M) |
BLANCHARD, Jean
(d. 1990)
37th CAC President |
Past CAC President. Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1978-79) Failing eyesight forced her to
give up active membership, and her art supplies were given to the
CAC. She died in March 1990. The Roachés brought the items to the
following March and April meetings to see if any CAC members were
interested; the CAC Bulletin had asked for a CAC donation in honor
of Jean for the items from interested parties. (A) |
| BLOCH, Davida |
Associate Member, lived in North Hollywood. (Jan. 30, 1981 letter) (R, 1978-79) |
BLOOMFIELD, Niki
|
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (R, 1978-79) |
BLOSER,
Florence Parker
(1889 - 1935) |
She
studied at the Los Angeles Art School and with A. H. Gilbert, P. Lauritz,
M. Sheets and A. R. Martinez. (Exh. with the CAC 1930-34.) (H) (M) |
| BLUE, Betty |
Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964) |
BLUM,
Helen Abrahams
(1886 - ?) |
Born
in Philadelphia, she grew up in Chicago and studied at the AIC with
Vanderpoel and with Tarbell in Boston. She was active in Pasadena
after settling there in 1915. (Exh. with the CAC in 1915.) (H) (M) |
BOEHME,
Hazel Fetterley
(1900 - 1941) |
A
painter and etcher, she was active in Los Angeles where she studied
with Millard Sheets and Frank Zimmerer. (Exh. with the CAC 1931-33.)
(H) (M) |
BOETHING,
Marjory Adele Buzzo
(1891 - 1972) |
Born
in Glendale, California on November 18, 1891; she studied locally
at Otis Art Institute and was a pupil of Fechin, Edouard Vysekal,
Ralph Holmes, and Roscoe Shrader. (H) (M) |
BONAR,
Lester M.
(1896 - 1973) |
Born
in Phoenix, AZ on March 30, 1896; following high school graduation
he served under Pershing in France during WWII. In the 1920's he moved
to California and attended UCLA and later taught at Alhambra High
School. He also studied with Sam Hyde Harris, and painted in oil and
watercolor predominately around San Pedro. (H) (M) |
BONGART, Sergei
(1918 - 1985) |
Honorary
Life Member. Teacher and painter who fled Russia to live in
the United States, and operated his popular painting school from Idaho and Santa Monica. Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) (R, 1978-79) |
BONNET,
Leon Durand
(1868 - 1936) |
Studied
with Edward Potthast at the PAFA; came from a family of portrait painters
and architects.His grandfather and great-uncles were invited from
France to help design the U.S. Treasury Building. (H) |
| BOORSTIN, Annette |
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (Jan. 2, 1982 letter) (R, 1978-79) |
BOOTH,
James Scripps
(1888 - 1954) |
Painter
and sculptor who spent most of his career in Detroit designing cars.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1918.) (H) (M) |
BORG,
Carl Oscar
(1879 - 1947) |
Founding
Member of both the CAC and the Painters' Club; initially Wm. Wendt
taught him painting. Worked as a house and furniture painter on the
east coast. He umped ship while serving on the U.S.S. Arizonian and decided to make California his home. Having no money, he walked
the railroad tracks to L.A. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-15, 1918-25, 1928,
1931, 1933, s-1917, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
BOTKE,
Cornelius J.
(1887 - 1954) |
The
son of a horticulturist, he studied further at the AIC and married
Jessie H. Arms. (Exh. with the CAC 1927-30). (H) (M) |
BOTKE,
Jessie Hazel Arms
(1883 - 1971) |
Inititially
studied at the AIC; she assisted Herter Looms with the mural in the
St. Francis Hotel in S.F. Her decorative and detailed paintings of
birds often used gold leaf. She and her husband Cornelius settled
in Santa Paula, California. (Exh. with the CAC 1927-30). (H) (M) |
BOWLES,
Caroline Hutchinson
(1865 - 1923) |
She
studied under Chase in NYC and spent four years at the Academie Julian.
Spent four years in Pasadena, starting in 1916, before returning to
Boston. (Exh. with the CAC 1917-18, 1920, s-1917, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
| BOWMAN, Carolyn |
Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (CAC Oct. 1985 Bulletin) |
| BOWMAN, Vivian L. |
Associate Member, lived in Rolling Hills and Rancho Palos Verdes. (R, 1964) |
BOYD,
Doris Elizabeth Pauline
(1909 - 1993) |
A
student of Theodore Lukits, J. Francis Smith and Jack Wilkinson Smith.
A resident of Hollywood and artistically active until at least 1940.
(Exh. with the CAC 1934-35, 1937.) (H) (M) |
BOYINGTON, Franci
|
Associate Member, lived in Burbank. (R, 1978-79) |
BOYLE, Neil
(1931-2006) |
Born April 5, 1931. Educated at the Banff School of Fine Arts in Alberta, Canada, Chouinard Art Institute and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Boyle taught at both art schools in Los Angeles and held an associate professorship with the University of California at Long Beach and Northridge. After teaching for fifteen years at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village, CA he and his wife Betty moved to Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. Before turning to fine art he was a successful commercial illustrator, having worked for The Ford Motor Company, Rand Corporation, Reader's Digest and Cosmopolitan. He held award from the Society of Illustrators in New York, Los Angeles (Life Achievement Award), and the Los Angeles Art Directors Club. Four of his works were chosen by the U.S. Postal Service for commemorative stamps. The U.S. Air Force Art Collection in the Smithsonian, the Pentagon and NASA's Kennedy Space Center all hold work by him. (Member: Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America; Signature Member of the Northwest Rendezvous Group; Out-of-State Member of the California Art Club; Senior Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists; lifetime member of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles; Mountain Oyster Club (Tucson). Boyle made up and included the initials "BSWCA" with his signature, which stood for "Big Shot West Coast Artist." Neil died February 4, 2006. |
|
BRADBURY, Bennett
|
Honorary Life Member, lived in So. Laguna. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
BRANDRIFF,
George Kennedy
(1890 - 1936) |
A
piano salesman and dentist, he never had formal training. In 1928
he abandoned dentistry to paint full-time. Studied briefly with A.
Hills, C.O. Borg and Jack W. Smith; Orrin White was later one of his
students. (Exh. with the CAC 1925-28.) (H) (M) |
BRANDT,
Rexford (Rex) Elson, A.N.A.
(1914 - 2000) |
Noted
watercolorist; produced Regionalist works of southern California.
A prolific teacher at many schools, his later work became abstract. (H) Honorary Artist, lived in Corona Del Mar. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
BRAUN,
Maurice
(1877 - 1941) |
Studied
with Wm. Merritt Chase in NYC; founded the San Diego Academy of Art
(with Marco Zim). (Exh. with the CAC 1914-20, 1924, 1926-28, 1931-32,
s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
BRAUNSCHWEIGER,
Helen
(1895 - 1987) |
Born
in Norwich, Connecticut on November 11, 1895; she studied at Boston
University Art School for 3 years and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship
from the American Artist's Professional League. After moving to California
she studied with Marjorie Reed, Marques Reitzel, Frederic Taubes,
William Darling and Claude Parsons. For 27 years she spent her winters
in Palm Springs and eventually settled in the state permanently; by
1970 she was living in Bel Air. She died in Los Angeles on September
5, 1987 at the age of 91. Her works includes landscapes, figures and
still lifes. (Exh. in the 58th, 64th and 67th CAC Annuals.) (A) Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills and Pasadena. (R, 1964, 1978-79) Resigned membership Jan. 8, 1982. (letter) |
| BRAUNSCHWEIGER, Walter |
Patron Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964) |
BREMER,
Anne Millay
(1868 - 1923) |
She
studied under E. Carlsen and A. Mathews in California followed by
further training in Paris with Lhote. (Exh. with CAC 1915-16, 1918,
1920, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
BRESENDINE, E. J.
|
Artist Member, lived in Sepulveda. (R, 1978-79) |
| BRICKMAN, Eugene J. (Gene) |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. Exhibited in CAC Gallery July 29 - August 26, 1978. (August 15, 1978 letter) (R, 1978-79) |
BROWN, Benjamin Chambers
(1865 - 1942)
3rd CAC President |
Active
Member of the Painters' Club. He studied at the Academie Julian under
Laurens and Benjamin-Constant. He cofounded the California Society
of Printmakers with his brother Howell Brown. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-24,
1928-30, 1932, 1935, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
BROWN,
Dayton Reginald Eugene
(1895 - 1971) |
A
student at the Art Center School of Los Angeles, the Art Institute
of Chicago, and San Diego State. His work featured portraits of Hollywood
stars and illustrations for the movie industry. (H) |
| BROWN, Eleanor |
Patron Member, lived in South Gate. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
BROWN, M. Hale
(1901 - 1987)
33rd CAC President |
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades. (R, 1964) Honorary Life Member. (R, 1978-79) |
BROWN, Mrs. M. Hale
|
Honorary Life Member, lived in Pacific Palisades. (R, 1978-79) |
| BROWN, Mildred |
Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964) |
| BROWN, Mildred Finch |
Artist Member, lived in Laguna Beach. (R, 1964) [Separate listing from Mildred Brown above.] |
| BROWNELL, Maxine |
Artist Member, lived in Malibu. Had a studio in Pacific Palisades. Served as Art Chairman and Boardmember of the Palisades Women's Club; 1st Vice President and President of the Malibu Art Association. (Feb. 28, 1979 letter) (R, 1978-79) |
BRUCE,
Edward
(1879 - 1943) |
Began
painting landscapes at age 14, but then went on to pursue law in New
York and Manila. After a successful career as a lawyer and financier,
he returned to art in middle age. In 1922 he traveled to Italy for
six years of study and by 1927 was nationally recognized. He later
lived in Carmel, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. His collection of
Chinese paintings and sculpture are now part of Harvard's Fogg Musuem.
(Exh. in the 22nd CAC Annual.) (H) (M) (A) |
BRUNSWIG,
Marguerite Wogan
(1862 - 1946) |
She
settled in Los Angeles in 1908 and was active until her death in 1946.
(Exh. with the CAC 1933-34.) (H) (M) |
BUCHANAN,
Ella
(1869 - 1951) |
Born
in Preston, Canada on July 14, 1869. A sculptor and painter, she studied
at the AIC from 1908-11 and was later an assistant instructor under
Charles J. Mulligan. Settling in Los Angeles in 1915, she became busy
with sculpture commissions and received the Eleanor Roosevelt award
for distinguished achievement by a woman. Never marrying; she was
the sister to artist Luvena Vysekal. (Exh. with the CAC in 1917-31,
1933, 1936, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A) |
BUFF,
Conrad
(1886 - 1975) |
Friend
and painting partner to Maynard Dixon. He supported himself as a sheep
herder prior to and then as a house painter after he first moved to
Los Angeles in 1907. (Exh. with the CAC 1920-30, early Gold Medal
Exhibitions.) (H) (M) (A) Honorary Artist, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
BURCH, Mildred
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
| BURESCH, Joseph |
Artist Member, lived in Tustin. (R, 1964) |
BURK,
William Emmett
(1909 - 1988) |
Student
of Merrell Gage and Paul Sample at USC. Resident of Los Angeles during
the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC 1931.) (H) (M) |
| BURKE, Lucille K. |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) Honorary Life Member. (R, 1978-79) |
BURNHAM,
Roger Noble
(1876 - 1962) |
Sculptor;
he taught at Harvard's School of Architecture. Moved to Los Angeles
in 1925 and taught at Otis until 1932. He sculpted many commissions,
among them Tommy Trojan for USC. (Exh. with the CAC 1926-38.) (H) (M) (A) |
BURRELL,
Louise H.
(1873 - 1971) |
Born
in London, she studied under Herman Herkomer and was a portraitist
for British royalty. She moved to Hollywood in 1916. (Exh. with the
CAC in 1918.) (H) (M) |
| BURT, Nada |
Artist Member, lived in Long Beach. (R, 1964) |
BUSH,
Ella Shepard
(1861 - 1948) |
She
studied with Weir, Kenyon Cox, Henri, and T.W. Thayer at the ASL.
(Exh. with the CAC 1917, 1920-21, 1923-24, 1932, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
BUSH,
Gladys Lewis
(1908 - 1978) |
Studying
at the ASL in NYC and in Paris, she married and returned to her home
state to live in Los Angeles. She was active through the 1940's. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1935.) (H) (M) |
| BUTCHER, Gordon |
Artist Member, lived in Woodland Hills, CA before moving to Lynden, Washington. (letters: June 16, 1978, Sept. 14, 1978, and Dec. 21, 1978.) (Exhibited in 66th (1975) and 69th (1978) CAC Annuals.) (R, 1978-79) |
BUTLER,
Edward Burgess
(1853 - 1928) |
A
successful Chicago merchant, he retired to his winter home in Pasadena
in 1914 to paint landscapes full-time. (Exh. with the CAC 1918-19,
s-1917.) (H) (M) |
BUTLER,
H.B.
(n.d.) |
Painter.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1921.) (H) (M) |
| BYRD, Audrey Rink |
Associate Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964) Later became an Artist Member, and had moved to Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
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| CAGE, Suella |
(R, 1964) |
| CAGE, Mabel |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
CAHILL,
Katharine Kavanaugh
(1884 - 1962) |
Arriving
in Los Angeles in 1917, Kavanaugh studied with John H. Rich and Wm.
V. Cahill at the School of Illustration and Painting, later becoming
the latter's wife in 1919. (Exh. with the CAC 1918-19.) (H) (M) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs) |
CAHILL,
William Vincent
(1878 - 1924) |
Studied
at the ASL in NYC with Birge Harrison and Howard Pyle, and in Boston
with Tarbell and Benson. In 1914 he moved to L.A. from Boston with
his friend John Hubbard Rich. (Exh. with the CAC in 1917.) (H) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs) |
| CAMERON, Caroline |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles and later in Santa Barbara. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
| CAMPBELL, Mrs. D. G. |
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
| CAMPBELL, Isabella F. |
Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964) |
CAPLES, Robert
|
Artist Member, lived in Woodland Hills. (R, 1978-79) |
| CARDIN, Thelma |
Artist Member, lived in Sepulveda. (R, 1964) |
| CARNES, Brenda J. |
Associate Member, lived in Sepulveda. (letter) (R, 1978-79) |
CARRUTHERS, Carol
|
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
| CASADOS, Victor G. |
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
CATLEDGE, George C.
|
Patron Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1978-79) |
| CAVE, Luella F. |
Associate Member, lived in Glendale. (R, 1964) |
| CHALFANT, Ada Robinson |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
CHAMBERLAIN,
Norman Stiles
(1887 - 1961) |
After
study at the Hague, he moved to California and studied with Alson
Clark. Mrs. Henry Huntington became a patron of his and encouraged
his success. Traveling in Mexico, France, and Taos, he returned to
California and painted murals in Riverside and Pasadena, and through
the late 1930's was employed by the WPA. (Exh. with the CAC 1925-28.)
(H) (M) |
CHAMBERLIN,
Frank Tolles
(1873-1961) |
Studied
at the ASL in NYC with Brush and Bridgman; known for his paintings
and murals, he was also a sculptor. He painted a mural for (and which
is still located in) a Pasadena school. (H) |
CHAMPLIN,
Ada Belle
(1875 - 1950) |
Before
moving to southern California in 1910, she studied in NYC, at the
AIC and with Hawthorne in Cape Cod. A resident of San Diego, Pasadena,
and Carmel, she helped found the latter's Art Association. (Exh. with
the CAC 1917, 1919-24, 1926, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
CHAPMAN,
Carlton Theodore
(1860 - 1925) |
He
studied in NYC and in Paris. Also a member of the National Academy.
(Exh. in the 3rd Annual.) (H) |
| CHASE, Gertrude |
Artist Member, lived in Glendale. (R, 1964) |
CHEEVER,
Walter Lewis
(1880 - 1951) |
Associate
Member. Studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts under Hale, Cross,
Tarbell and Benson. After moving to S. Calif. about 1914, he had a
studio on a lemon ranch. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-15, 1929-31, 1937-38.) (H) (M) |
CHENEY,
Warren Dewitt
(1907 - 1979) |
A
sculptor of French origins, he was a student of Hans Hofmann and the
Ecole des Beaux Arts. During the 1930's he taught at Mills College,
CCAC, and at the San Francisco Academy of Advertising Art. (Exh. with
the CAC in 1930.) (H) (M) |
CHIAPELLA, Edward Emile
(1879 - 1951)
21st CAC President |
He
studied at the Otis Art Institute and with Puthuff, Lauritz, Payne
and Warshawsky. |
CHOUINARD,
Nelbert Murphy
(1879 - 1969) |
A
student of A.W. Dow, E. Batchelder, R. Johonnot, and H. Hofmann. She
taught at Throop Institute, Batchelder School, and Otis before founding
the Chouinard School of Art (which became California Institute of
the Arts). (H) |
CHOW, Johnson S. S.
|
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (R, 1978-79) |
| CHRISTIANSON, Charles |
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
CHRISTIANSON, Lucille
|
Patron Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1978-79) |
CHURCHILL,
Sir Winston Spencer
(1874 - 1965) |
Honorary
Life Member. Churchill was voted in as a member of honour and sent
a gold medal and scroll of membership in 1954 by Philip Paval, then
apparently presented with the first of a new series of medals in 1960.
He was also asked to lend paintings to the club's annual exhibitions
in both 1954 and 1957, but refused both times, as he only ever lent
paintings to the Royal Academy's summer exhibitions. Honorary Artist, lived in Chartwell, Kent, England. (R, 1964) |
CIERPIK, Anne F.
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
CLAPP,
William Henry
(1879 - 1954) |
Also
a member of the Society of Six; he worked as director and curator
of the Oakland Art Gallery where he arranged exhibitions for that
group. (H) |
CLARK,
Alson Skinner
(1876 - 1949) |
Student
of Chase, Duveneck, Whistler. With Guy Rose, taught at the Stickney
Art School (they also worked in Giverny together). (Exh. with the
CAC 1920-25, 1927-28, 1930.) (H) (M) |
CLARK,
Emelia M. Goldworthy
(1869 - 1955) |
Studying
at the AIC, Pratt, and Otis, she went on to teach at the Manual Arts
School until 1924 when she founded her own school. (Exh. with the
CAC 1924.) (H) (M) |
| CLARK, Les |
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood and later in Santa Barbara. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
CLUNIE,
Robert
(1895 - 1984) |
Born in Scotland, he moved to NYC and worked as a china decorator
before moving to Hollywood in 1918. Working in the movie industry,
he eventually moved to Bishop. (Exh. with the CAC 1930-31, 1933, 1935-38.)
(H) |
| COHEN, Harold J. |
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (letter) (R, 1978-79 |
| COHEN, Michael I. |
Associate Member, lived in Manhattan Beach. (R, 1964) |
| COLE, Bernice |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) |
COLES,
Wilson
(1884 - 1971) |
A resident of Laguna Beach and Pasadena, he died in New York. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1932.) (H) (M) |
| COLLANI, Catherine E. |
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964, 1978-79) |
| COLLETTI, Mimi |
Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964) |
COLLOM, Chet
|
Artist Member, lived in Chatsworth. (R, 1978-79) |
COLMAN,
Roi Clarkson
(1884 - 1945) |
Studied
in Paris with Laurens; he spent a number of years in Texas where he
painted scenes along the Gulf and a series of old Indian forts. Active
in Pasadena. (Exh. with the CAC 1919-21, 1924, s-1919.) (H) (M) |
COMINS,
Eben Farrington
(1875 - 1949) |
A
student of Tarbell and the Ecole des Beaux Arts, he was active in
Los Angeles 1917-19 where he taught and exhibited his work. (Exh.
with the CAC 1918, s-1918.) (H) (M) |
CONNER,
Albert Clinton ("Pops")
(1848 - 1929) |
Honorary
Member. Prolific self-taught artist who frequently painted along Manhattan
Beach; he was also a founding member and the only president of the
Painters' Club. |
CONTINI, Renato
(d. July 1985)
39th CAC President
|
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) |
COOLIDGE,
John Earle
(1882 - 1947) |
Student
of Chase, Anschutz, Beaux and J. Francis Smith. Moved to L.A. in 1909
and taught at Otis. (Exh. with the CAC 1918, 1921-28, 1930-31, 1933-35,
1937-38.) (H) (M) |
COOK,
Alma May
(1884 - 1973) |
Honorary
Member. Although she painted during her student days at USC, she went
on to become an art critic for the Herald Express and the Herald
Examiner. (H) |
| COOK, Margaret |
