The Historical Membership Roster: E - K (A work in progress)
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ECKHARDT, Irma
Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964)
EDMOND,
Elizabeth (1887 - 1918)
Studied
in NYC and Paris, she shared a studio in Los Angeles with Helen Blum.
Died of a minor operation in Pasadena. LACMA held a Memorial Exhibition
for her in 1919. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-16.) (H) (M)
Early
in life he was a daredevil and a circus clown. An authority on American
Indians, he founded the Yato Kya Indian Musuem in Antelope Valley.
An Impressionist who experimented with Cubism. (Exh. with the CAC
in 1922 and 1924.) (H) (M)
EDWARDS,
Stanley Murray (1899 - 1981)
Resident
of Santa Barbara in the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC 1934-35.) (H) (M)
ELLIOT,
Ruth Cass (1891 - 1975)
Studied
at many schools, such as Otis and L.A. School of Art and Design, as
well as with Millard Sheets. (Exh. with the CAC 1933-38.) (H) (M)
ELLIS,
Clyde Garfield (1879 - 1970)
A
student of Judson and Chase, he taught at the College of Fine Arts,
Garvanza. (H) (A)
ELLIS,
Fremont (1897 - 1985)
While
living in Santa Fe, he formed Los Cinco Pintores with Mruk,
Bakos, Nash and Shuster. (Exh. with the CAC in 1921-24) (H) (M) (A)
Artist Member. Born in Lynwood, Virginia. She studied with her sister Daphne Huntington at the Slade School and the London School of Arts and Crafts, both in London, and the Ecole de Louvre in Paris. Both sisters were artists and created paintings, ceramics, murals and poetry, as well as worked with
a number of movie and animation studios in Hollywood. Both sisters' work is featured in Paramount's Charlotte's Web. (66th Annual)
ESCHERICH,
Elsa Falk (1888 - 1977)
Studied
with Walcott, Vanderpoel, and Hawthorne. (Exh. with the CAC 1917-18,
s-1919) (H) (M)
EVANS,
E. (Ethel W.?)
(Exh.
with the CAC 1931-32.) (M)
EVANS,
Ethel Wisner (1888 - 1967)
(Exh.
with the CAC in 1931.) (H)
EVANS,
Frank Elwin (n.d.)
Founding
Member of the Painters' Club. Active CAC Member. Resident of Los Angeles
1906 -23. (H)
EVANS, Naomi T.
Artist Member, lived in Glendale. (R, 1964)
EVERETT,
Eugenia Zink (1908 - )
Sculptor;
studied at Chouinard and Otis and with Merrell Gage. (Exh. with the
CAC in 1932, 1937-38 and 1946.) (H) (M) (A)
Painter. Born in PA, she studied with Chase, Furzeman, and Hawthorne; then was active in Des Moines, IA, before settling in Southern CA in 1919 with her daughter Louise Everett [Nimmo]. She actively exhibited until her death in 1948. (Exh.
with the CAC 1920-38.) (M) (H) (A)
Born in Kazan, Russia on Nov. 28, 1881. His early art training came from his father and from the Kazan Art School where attended with a scholarship starting at age 13. At 19 he entered the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. He immigrated to America in 1923 with his wife and baby daughter. After living in NYC and Taos, he moved in 1936 to Santa Monica, CA and began an art school. Fechin died on Oct. 5, 1955. Sergei Bongart eventually took over Fechin's old studio. (Mary Jarrett, Foreward, Who's Who in the California Art Club, Inc., Roster and By-Laws, 1984, 75th Anniversary Edition)
FEILER, Florence
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
FERENZ, Franz K. (1889-1956)
Director (c.1930's) of the Plaza Art Center on Olvera Street, which also hosted an exhibit of work by David Alfaro Siqueiros in June 1932. Ferenz commissioned Siqueiros to paint América Tropical, the famous mural that was whitewashed soon after its creator was deported back to Mexico. Ferenz married Dorothy Virginia Groton (1902-1984), one of Siqueiros' assistants on the mural, in 1946. (B, Feb. 1929)
FEITELSON, Lorser (1898
- 1978)
Honorary Artist, lived in Los Angeles. Taught at the Stickney Art Institute as well as Art Center. (R, 1964)
FERGUSON,
Lillian Gertrude Prest (1869
- 1955)
A
painter as well as a potter, her pottery kiln in Laguna Beach was
the first in that city. Student of Wm. Chase in his summer class in
Carmel. Her daughter Dorothy was an accomplished pianist and married
artist Duncan Gleason. (Exh. with the CAC s-1917 and s-1919; 1917-30.)
(H) (M)
FERGUSON, W. A.
Artist Member, lived in Thousand Oaks. (R, 1964)
FINNEY, Betty
Lived in Los Angeles. (letter)
FORCE,
Clara G. (1852 - 1939)
A
miniature painter, she studied with John Carlson, DuMond and Hawthorne.
Active in Pasadena about 1925-39. (Exh. with the CAC 1924-25, 1930.)
(H) (M)
FORD, Fletcher
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. The Fletcher Ford Company printed the CAC Bulletins for many years. CAC Second Vice President, April 1926. (R, 1964; B)
FORSYTHE,
Victor Clyde (1885
- 1962)
While
a staff artist for New York World, he studied with Dumond and
became nationally famous for his comic strips such as Way Out West
and Vic. He introduced an unknown Norman Rockwell to the Saturday
Evening Post and was a close friend of F. T. Johnson, with whom
he shared a studio (in Alhambra, CA) and gallery (they established
the Biltmore). (Exh. with the CAC 1921-23, 1925, 1935, 1938.) (H)
(M)
FORTUNE,
Euphemia Charlton (1885 - 1969)
Spent
her time between San Francisco and Monterey; she was a devout Catholic
and founded the Monterey Guild, which was dedicated to ecclesiastical
art. (Exh. with the CAC in 1914.) (H) (M)
Student
of Stanton MacDonald-Wright and Henry V. Poor. (Exh. with the CAC
1930-32.) (H) (M)
FOSTER,
William "Will" Frederick (1883 – 1953)
Foster
studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy under Duveneck, in NYC at the
ASL, Chase School, with Robert Henri, and in Paris at Academie Julian.
His career began as an illustrator for Life, Scribners, Harpers and
Cosmopolitan magazines. He taught in New York and at the Art Institute
of Chicago until the early 1920’s. Moving to Los Angeles at that
time, he continued as an instructor at the Chouinard School of Art.
Member: CAC, ANA (1929). Exhibited: Edgerly Gallery (L.A.), 1914;
Nat’l Acad. of Design, 1926 (prize); GGIE, 1939; Friday Morning
Club (L.A.), 1939; CPLH, 1945. His work can be found in the collections
of the Orange Co. (CA) Museum and Gardena (CA) High School. (H)
FRANCISCO, John Bond (1863-1931)
Painter. Born in Cincinnati, OH on Dec. 14, 1863. From an early age Francisco was drawn to both music and art. He studied the violin with Hermann Eckhardt and painting at the Cincinnati Art Academy for several years. He arrived in Los Angeles in 1887 and was so taken with the beauty of the place, he opted to make it his home. He soon continued his studies in Berlin, Munich and in Paris at Academies Julian and Colarossi under Courtois, Bouguereau, and Robert-Fleury. While in Europe he studied the violin in the morning hours and painting in the afternoon. Upon returning to Los Angeles in 1892, he married and built a home at 1401 Albany Street where he lived for the rest of his life. Combining and art and music career, he helped form the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra in 1897 and served as their first concert master. Elmer Wachtel was a pupil. Francisco's studio in the Blanchard Building and his home were a mecca for both painters and musicians until his death on Jan. 8, 1931. (H) In 1912 Bond participates in the opening exhibit at the new Royar Gallery, consisting of work by CAC members. (Antony Anderson, Art Notes, L.A. Times, Jan. 14, Feb. 4, 1912; In the Royar Gallery, Feb. 11, 1912)
FRANK,
Eugene C. (1844 - 1914)
A world traveller, Frank maintained studios in NY and PA before
moving to Glendale. He twice submitted work to
become an Active Member of the Painters' Club, and was rejected both
times. Later he was an Active and Honorary
Member of the CAC. His works are rare. (Exh. with the CAC 1908-14, early Gold Medal Annuals.) (2nd Annual, 1911)(H)
FRANK, Ursula W.
Associate Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
FRANKS, Leon
Artist Member, lived in Laguna Beach. (R, 1964)
FRAZE,
Glenn Belmont (1883-1968)
Painter,
illustrator. Moved to Los Angeles in 1923. Member: CAC, Painters and
Sculptors of L.A. (H) Honorary Artist, lived in Hemet. (R, 1964)
FRAZIER, Ruth
Lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
FRIES,
Charles Arthur (1854 - 1940)
His
family lived temporarily in the ruins of the S.J.C. Mission upon moving
to California, then settled in San Diego. He was well known for his
painting as well as his work as a lithographer. (Exh. with the CAC
1916-17, 1919-23, 1925, 1927, 1929-30; s-1917 and s-1919.) (H)
(M)
FROST,
John (1890 - 1937)
Son
of the illustrator A.B. (Arthur Burdett) Frost. Studied at the Academie
Julian unders Laurens, Carre, and Richard Miller. Also became a close
friend to Guy Rose and Alson Clark. He exhibited often at Stendahl's
and the Ambassador Hotel. (Exh. with the CAC 1920, 1923, 1926.)
(H) (M)
FULOP,
Karoly (1893 - 1963)
A
painter and sculptor, he settled in Los Angeles in the late 1920's.
Influenced in his paintings by Byzantine art. (Exh. with the CAC
in 1938.) (H) (M)
Sculptor. Born in Colorado, she was a student of Roger Noble Burnham, Harold Swartz, and Merrell Gage. She worked on the Federal Art Project and in the art dept. at MGM Studios in the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC 1931-35 (awards).) (H) (A)
Painter,
sculptor, lithographer. He was apprenticed to Gutzon Borglum from
1914-16 and 1921-23. He taught at Chouinard and USC. (Exh. with the
CAC 1924-25, 1927, 1930-33, 1935, 1937-38.) (H) (M) Honorary Artist, lived in Santa Monica Canyon. (R, 1964)
GALLAHER, Anne
Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
GANINE,
Peter (Pierre) (1900 - 1974)
Born
in Russia, he settled in Los Angeles in 1932. Wood sculptor. (Exh.
with the CAC 1933-38.) (H) (M)
Graduated
from and became president of the ASL in NYC. Learned mural painting
from his father. (Exh. with the CAC 1927, 1930, 1935.) (M) Honorary Artist, lived in Princeton, NJ. (R, 1964)
GARVIN, Robert
Member, lived in Corte Madera. Developed a brush cleaner for oil brushes. (Dec. 30, 1978 letter)
GATES, Lois
Associate Member, lived in Pacific Palisades. (R, 1964)
GATES, Russel
Associate Member, lived in Pacific Palisades (at the same address as Lois Gates). (R, 1964)
GENUNG,
Robert (n.d.)
Studied
under Bellows and Henri, and was a Los Angeles resident in 1925. (H)
GESSLER, Bernadine
Member, lived in Los Angeles area. (April 7, 1979 letter)
GIERING, Margaret
Member, lived in San Gabriel. (March 17, 1979 letter)
GIFFEN,
Elizabeth Helene (1909 - 1990)
A
watercolorist, she studied with Hans Hofmann and at Chouinard. Active
in L.A. during the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC in 1933.) (H) (M)
GILBERT,
Arthur Hill (1894 - 1970)
Studied
at the Otis Art Institute as well as in Paris and London. He lived
in southern California from 1920-29. (Exh. with the CAC in 1921-22,
1924-26, 1928-29.) (H) (M)
GILCHRIST,
Meda G. (M?)
(1888 - 1953)
Painter
and woodcarver. She was a resident of L.A. from 1919-53. (Exh. with
the CAC in 1919.) (H)
GLASCOCK, Gerry
Member. Also served as Chairman of the Salon of Art at the Ebell Club for six years. (June 12, 1980 letter)
GLEASON,
Joe Duncan (1881 - 1959)
Studied
with Wm. Lees Judson (USC), DuMond (ASL/NYC) and John Vanderpoel (AIC);
he was a champion gymnast, an avid sailor, and his illustration work
appeared in many magazines such as Colliers, Cosmopolitan, Ladies
Home Journal and Leslie's. His portrait of the Coriolanus
was installed in "The Sacred Cow," the personal plane
used by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Along with the marine paintings for
which is he so well known, he created many etchings of the sea and
the ships that sailed them. He received "The Ralph Holmes Award
in Watercolor" for his painting included in the CAC's Annual
Exhibition of 1949, which was held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
(Exh. with the CAC 1914-16, 1919, s-1917 and s-1919.) (H) (M)
GODWIN, Myrtle
Artist Member, lived in Long Beach. (R, 1964)
GONCZ, Mrs. Eugene
Honorary Artist , lived in Van Nuys. (R, 1964)
GOODENOW, Lucene Taliaferro (1892-)
Painter, sculptor. Born in Kalamazoo, MI. Goodenow was a pupil of Louis Betts, Albin Polasek, Alphonse Mucha and studied at the AIC until about 1910, marrying a Japanese man named Inukai at about the same time. She lived in Hollywood in the 1930's and was the author of Yours For the Asking. Her specialty was carved ivory portraits. Member: CAC. Exh: AIC, 1924; PAFA, 1925 (H)
GRAMATKY,
Hardie (1907 - 1979)
Author/Illustrator
of several children's books; student of Chamberlin, Hinkle, Carter
and Barse Miller. (Exh. with the CAC 1931 and 1933.) (H) (M)
GRANITE, Rosita
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
GRAY, William
Artist Member, lived in San Pedro. (R, 1964)
GREENE, J. Barry
Artist Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (R, 1964)
GRIFFITH, Conway (1863 - 1924)
Born in Ohio, at age 17 he travelled to NYC to study with Wm. Chase and Wayne Gifford. Spent time teaching in Cincinnati and then painted landscapes on a cattle ranch in Denver. Settled in southern California in 1904. Lived on Catalina Island for 2 years, and then moved to Laguna. (H) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
GRIFFITH,
Lillian A. Bonita (1889 - 1977)
Settled
in Azusa with her husband in 1916 where they grew oranges. (Exh. with
the CAC 1928, 1930.) (H) (M)
GRIFFITH,
William Alexander (1866 - 1940)
Moved
to Laguna Beach in 1920 to paint with his friend and old classmate
Benjamin Brown. Became president of the LBAA. (Exh. with CAC 1932-38.)
(H) (M)
GRUENFELD,
John Caspar Lachne (1872 - 1954)
Created
the fountain in Pershing Square, statues at USC, and the pediment
on the L.A. City Hall. (Exh. with CAC 1916-37; s-1917, s-1918, s-1919,
13th Annual) (H)
Artist Member, lived in Pacific Palisades. (R, 1964)
HAINES, Richard (1906-1984)
Honorary Artist , lived in Santa Monica Canyon. (R, 1964, Autobiography of a Hollywood Artist, by Philip Paval, p.195)
HALL, Shirley M.
Artist Member, lived in San Marino. (R, 1964)
HAND,
Jo Hale (1901 - 1952)
Studied at the AIC; she was a resident of Alhambra by the 1930's.
(Exh. with the CAC 1934-37.) (H) (M)
HANSCOM, Trude
Artist Member, lived in Arcadia. (R, 1964)
HANSEN,
Ejnar (1884 - 1965)
Attended
the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen; taught at Chouinard, Otis,
Pomona College, John Muir College and the Pasadena School of Fine
Arts. (H)
HARDING,
Goldie Anita Powell (1892 - 1974)
Her
works include Mexican and Californian landscapes. (Exh. with the CAC
1935-40.) (H) (M)
HARDING, Joanna
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HARMAN,
Jean C. (1897 - 1981)
A
student of Martella Cone Lane, Clyde Keller, and H. Raymond Henry;
she was active in the Los Angeles art community by the 1930's.
(H)
HARNETT-CEZON , Helen L. "Erin" (1934-2009)
Artist Member.
HARPER, Clara Y.
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
HARRINGTON, Eleanor
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HARRIS,
Samuel Hyde (1889-1977)
In
1950 Harris bought Jack W. Smith's old studio in Alhambra; San Pedro
harbor was a favorite locale. Hanson Puthuff was one of a number of
his prominent teachers. (Exh. with the CAC 1920, 1922-24, 1930, 1941.)
(H) (M) Honorary Artist, lived in Alhambra. (R, 1964)
HARTMANN, Glenna (1948 - 2008)
Signature Member of the CAC. Born in Morristown, NJ, she was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Hartmann was well-known for her pastel paintings, unique in their subtle tonal qualities. She died on May 25, 2008. (A) Also a member of the Oak Group (Santa Barbara); LPAPA.
HARVEY,
Eli (1860 - 1957)
Studied
in Paris and Cinncinnati,he moved to Alhambra in the 1920's. Known
for his animal sculptures, he was also a painter. (Exh. with the CAC
1929-30.) (H) (M)
HATFIELD,
Dalzell Harvey (1893 - 1963)
Owner
of Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, located in the Ambassador Hotel (L.A.);
also a self-taught artist. He used the pseudonym Jason Field. (H)
HATHEWAY, Dorothy
Associate Member, lived in Julian. (R, 1964)
HATHEWAY, Stewart
Patron Member, lived in Julian (at the same address as Dorothy Hatheway above). (R, 1964)
HAZ, Nicholas (Nikolas) (1883 - 1953)
Born in Hungary, he was a pupil of Franz von Stuck and P. A. de Laszlo. Settled in Los Angeles by 1917. (H)(LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
HAZARD,
Arthur Merton (1872 - 1930)
A
student of Duveneck, he moved to L.A. in 1923 for health reasons.
Painted portraits of many prominent L.A. residents including Charles
M. Russell, Douglas Fairbanks, and Jack W. Smith. (Exh. with the CAC
1923-25.) (H) (M)
HAZEN,
Bessie Ella (1862 - 1946)
Taught
art at UCLA and the Black Fox Military Institute. Member of many So.
Calif. art organizations. (Exh. with the CAC from 1915-18, 1920-25,
1927-31, 1933-34, 1936-37; s-1917, s-1918, and s-1919.) (H) (M)
(A)
HEIMBECK, Dulce
Member. (Dec. 30, 1980 letter)
HENKE, Bernard Albert (1878-1949)
Painter, illustrator. Born in Cologne, Germany on April 25, 1878. By 1910 Henke had settled in Pasadena and was a pupil of Guy Rose. While the proprietor of a picture framing shop in Pasadena, he painted in his leisure. He died there on Sept. 5, 1949. Member: Calif. Art Club. In: Blackburn College (Carlinville, IL). (H)
Taught at ACCD, illustrated for the aircraft industry, and worked
in the art departments of the movie studios. (H) (A) Artist Member, lived in Pacific Palisades. (R, 1964)
HERD, George B.
Associate Member, lived in Arleta. (R, 1964)
HERNANDEZ, Lydia M.
Artist Member, lived in Van Nuys. (R, 1964)
HERRICK,
Hugh Mulloy (1890 - 1946)
Arriving
in Los Angeles in 1918, he was one of the first students to enroll
at Otis, and he studied with E.R. Shrader there. (Exh. with the CAC
1921-22, 1930.) (H) (M)
HERRON,
Jason Emerson ("Jessie") (1900 - 1984)
A
student at Stanford, Otis, USC, and in Paris; she also studied privately
with Chamberlin and Gage. (Exh. with the CAC 1924-46.) (H) (M) (A)
HIGGINS, Nonie
Artist Member, lived in Northridge. (R, 1964)
HILL,
Jessie F.
She
lived in Hollywood from 1920-25. (Exh. with the CAC in 1920.) (H)
(M)
HILTON, John W.
Artist Member, lived in Twenty Nine Palms. (R, 1964)
HILLS,
Anna Althea (1882 - 1930)
Student
of Arthur Wesley Dow; cofounded and served as president of the Laguna
Beach AA for six years. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-27, s-1917, s-1918,
and s-1919.) (H) (M) The Death of Miss Hills by Donna Schuster appears in the July 1930 issue of the CAC Bulletin.
HILTON,
John William (1904 - 1983)
As
well as being an illustrator, he painted with J. Swinnerton, N. Fechin,
M. Dixon, and C. Forsythe. His first solo exhibition was held in Palm
Springs in 1935; he subsequently had over 100 solo shows. (H)
HINCHMAN,
John Herbert (1884 - 1948)
A
student of Hawthorne, Carlson, and Lhote, he was active in Laguna
Beach in the 1930's. (Exh. with the CAC 1929-33.) (H) (M)
HINKLE,
Clarence Keiser (1880 - 1960)
Studied
under Mathews, Chase; won the Cresson Scholarship at the PAFA to study
six years at Academie Colarossi and Ecole des Beaux Arts. He has a
street in Laguna Beach named for him. (Exh. with the CAC in 1918,
1920-21, 1923-29, 1932-38, s-1918, and s-1919.) (H) (M)
HINKLE,
Lucille Bernice (1895 - 1985)
Head
of the art department at Fullerton High School; she painted marines,
the Sierras, and California deserts. Not related to Clarence Hinkle.
(Exh. with the CAC 1928-30.) (H)
HINCKLEY,
Lawrence Bradford (1900 - 1987)
Studied
at Otis. He operated an art gallery in Fillmore called the Artists'
Barn. Early on he painted portraits, then later transitioned to landscapes.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M)
HIPPE, Louis (1909-1967)
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
HIRSHFIELD, Ella
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HIRSHFIELD, Ruth S.
Patron Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HIRSHFIELD, Ruth C.
Patron Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) [All three Hirshfields listed lived at the same address. Maybe a duplicate Ruth.]
Studied
in Paris, and taught at the AIC from 1903 - 1912. (Exh. with the CAC
1924, 1926, 1929-31, 1935-38.) (H) (M) (A)
HOPE,
Thelma Paddock (1898 - 1991)
Coming
to California in 1908, she studied at Otis and in Chicago at the AIC,
and with J. Francis Smith. From 1940-47 she worked for MGM painting
for movie sets. (Exh. with the CAC 1928-33.) (H) (M) (A)
Born in Mariposa, CA on March 26, she graduated in 1878 from San Jose Normal School and then taught grammar in Salinas. In 1885 she married William H. Housh and lived in Arizona until 1889. Settling in Pasadena, her husband became principal of Los Angeles High School while she taught at Garfield School. She served
as president of the Ruskin Club and was founder of the Fine Arts League
of Los Angeles (LACMA). Made an Honorary Member of the CAC in 1911, she also served as Chairman of the Art Committee (beginning 1913) at the new L.A. County Museum of History, Science and Art in Exposition Park. (H) (A)
In
the early 1920's she moved to and became active in Los Angeles.
She returned to Cinncinnati in the mid-1930's due to the Depression.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1924.) (H) (M)
Studied
with L.E. Garden MacLeod, Ralph Johonnot, C. P. Townsley, and Rudolph
Schaeffer. (Exh. with the CAC 1919-36, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A)
HUGHES, Mabel Beach
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HUNKINS, Ella Gilbert
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
HUNLEY,
Katherine Jones (1883 - 1964)
After
studying at the AIC, she moved to California in 1908 and continued
studies at the Batchelder School. Most of her works are of Laguna
Beach where she spent her summers and Redlands, where she lived. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1930.) (H) (M)
HUNT,
Esther Anna (1875 - 1951)
Painter, sculptor. Born in Grand Island, NE on Aug. 30, she moved to San Diego in 1881 and grew up on a ranch. From 1896-1900 she worked as an artist in L.A. Moving to S.F. she studied art at the Mark Hopkins Institute (1901). She studied portraiture with Chase in NYC (1905-06), she continued studying overseas in Paris. While in Paris her portrait of her sister was hung in the Paris Salon. Returning to CA she maintained a studio in L.A. for four years and from 1918-27 lived in S.F. During 1927-31 she lived in Greenwich Village, NYC, and again in S.F. 1932-46. She died on March 4. (CAC Spring Exhibition, 1914) (H) (M) (A)
HUNT,
Thomas Lorraine (1882 - 1938)
A
student of his father, artist John Powell Hunt, and the PAFA, he moved
to Laguna Beach and became active there in 1927. He was instrumental
in establishing the art museum there in 1929. His works use a highly
colorful palette. (Exh. with the CAC 1932-33.) (H) (M) (A)
HURTT,
Arthur Russell (1861 - 1938)
Painter. Born in Wisconsin on Oct. 31, Hurtt was a pupil of Douglas Volk and Irving Wiles at the Art Students League in NYC, and Alex Fournier in France. After settling in Los Angeles about 1908, he painted stage scenery, murals and panoramas. He was active there until his death on Jan. 9. (H)(4th Annual, 1913)
HUTCHINSON,
Helen (1866 - )
Honorary
Member. Wife of Dr. Randall Hutchinson. (2nd Annual, 1911) (H)
Architect,
painter, and sculptor who studied at the AIC. (Exh. with the CAC in
1922.) (H)
ITO, Michio
Member, famous Japanese dancer. (B)
IWASIUK, Vladimir
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica and Santa Paula, and was also a doctor. (Jan. 1978 letter)
IZANT,
Clarence Stephen (1884 - 1949)
He
cast the orginal Academy Award "Oscar" before establishing
his own metal manufacturing company in 1939. His company produced
the Hancock Memorial at USC and steel and glass fountain at the Santa
Anita Race Track and the bronze work in the L.A. Times building,
among others. (Exh. with the CAC in 1940.) (H)
An Active Member of the CAC. Born
in Germany, she studied on scholarship with Lefebvre and Constant
in Paris. (2nd Annual, 1911, Jury of Selection)(H)
JAMES,
Austin (1885 - 1961)
Sculptor;
he lived on the Monterey Peninsula and in Pasadena. He studied under
Jo Mora. (Exh. with the CAC 1929-30.) (H) (M)
JAMES, Frances K.
Artist Member, lived in Torrance. (R, 1964)
JAMES,
Roy Walter (1897 - 1987)
Besides
being an artist, he was also a pianist, scientist, inventor and a
poet. (Exh. with the CAC in 1950.) (H)
JARRETT,
Charles Dixie (1893 - 1947)
Taught
at the Goldworthy School of Allied Arts; later studied at the AIC
while working as a poster artist. (H)
JARRETT,
Mary Adolyn (1913 - 1983)
Studied
at Otis in L.A., Academie de la Grand Chaumiere in Paris, and the
Slade School in London. (She never married.) (Exh. with the CAC in
1950.) (H) Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964) She served as Recording Secretary for the CAC for a number of years, as well as Rec. Sec. and Editor for the Scandinavian American Art Society (SAAS Bulletin, March 1965).
JENKINS, Grace Wells
Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (R, 1964)
JENKINS,
Hannah Tempest (1854
- 1927)
Founder
of the Rembrandt Club; upon her death she bequeathed her art collection
to Claremont College and provided a scholarship endowment there. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1917-20, 1925, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M)
JENSEN, Eve
Artist Member, lived inStudio City. (R, 1964)
JERMAN, Charlotte Louise
Artist Member, lived inBeverly Hills. (R, 1964)
JOHNS,
Jeanette Hackney (1876 - 1935)
Student
of William P. Silva, Henri DeKruif; she painted scenes of Olvera Street
and the Mexican quarter of L.A. (Exh. with the CAC 1928-34.) (H)
He
ran away from home and worked as a panorama painter and a cowboy before
becoming known for his paintings and illustrations of cowboys and
Indians. A casual kiss at a Christmas party led to his death of spinal
meningitis on January 1, 1939.(Exh, with the CAC 1922-25, 1932-33,
1935-38.) (H) (M)
JOHNSON,
Frederic G. (1890 - 1953)
Member of the Painters' Club of Los Angeles, Associate Member of the CAC. (1st Annual, 1911) (Exh, with the CAC 1922-25, 1932-33,
1935-38.) (H) (M)
JOHNSTON,
Margaret Isabelle Holder (1884 - 1959)
Studied
at the AIC and at Otis. (Exh. with the CAC during the 1940's.) (H)
JOHNSTONE, Grace P.
Artist Member, lived in South Pasadena. (R, 1964)
JOHNSON,
Marie Runkle (1861 - 1943)
Studied
with Chase and also in Paris; painted still lifes and landscapes.
(Exh. with the CAC in 1915.) (H)
JOHNSON, Virginia R.
Artist Member, lived in Ft. Morgan, CO. (R, 1964)
JONES,
Elberta Mohler (1896 - 1985)
Studied
at Chouinard and Otis; during WWII she painted portraits of servicemen
in Army and Navy hospitals. (Exh. with the CAC 1934-38.) (H) (M)
JONES,
Martha Miles (1870 - 1945)
A
student of Vanderpoel at the AIC, she moved to Argentina and was one
of the first women artists there. (Exh. with the CAC 1924.) (H)
(M)
JOSSELYN,
Christine Shelton Bowen (1877 - 1938)
Studied
under numerous teachers in NYC, L.A. and San Diego, Lukits and Twachtman
among them. (Exh. with the CAC in 1930.) (H) (M)
JUDD, Edith Mary
Artist Member, lived in Claremont. (R, 1964)
JUDSON,
William Lees (1842 - 1928)
Active and Honorary
Member. Creator of the Craftsman movement in the Arroyo Seco of Pasadena.
In 1901 he founded the USC College of Fine Arts and served as dean
until his death. (2nd CAC Annual, 1911; also exh. with the CAC 1914-15, 1917, 1919, 1921-27,
Spring Exhibition 1917.) (H) (M) (A)
JURECKA,
Cyril (1884 - 1959)
Born
in Moravia, Czechoslovakia; he taught sculpture at Pomona College.
(Exh. with the CAC 1921, 1925, s-1919.) (H) (M)
Artist Member, student of T. Lukits. (Second wife Katherine) (Arny Karl: Painter of Lyric California by Jeffrey E. Morseburg; Arny Karl - Methods and Ideals: An Aesthetic Consideration of Arny Karl's Landscapes by Jeffrey E. Morseburg)
KARPF, Dr. Fay B.
Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964)
KARRAS,
Spiros John (1897 - 1941)
Born
in Greece, he studied at the Thomopoulos Art School in Athens before
moving to Altadena. (Exh. with the CAC in 1932.) (H) (M) (A)
KATZ, Sam
Artist Member, lived in Northridge. (R, 1964)
KAYE, Fred W.
Artist Member, lived in Montrose. (R, 1964)
KAYSER,
Stephen S. (1900 - 1988)
Educated
at the University of Heidelberg in Germany; he taught at UC Berkeley
and San Jose State College. (H)
KELLER,
Edgar Martin (1868 - 1932)
Painter,
etcher, sculptor and children's book illustrator. (Exh. with the CAC
in the 1920's, 3rd Annual Gold Medal.) (H)
KELLEY,
Susan Katherine Eubank (1879 - 1961)
She
was a student of Xavier Martinez and Geo. D. Otis, among others. Her
work included desert scenes and paintings of the High Sierras. (H)
KELLY,
Edna C. (1890 - 1978)
Studied
at the Cinncinnati Art Academy; after moving to L.A., she continued
studies with Ella Buchanan. (Exh. with the CAC 1924-31, 1933.) (H)
(M)
KELSEY, Emily
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
KENDALL,
Marie Boening (1885 - 1953)
Student
of Wm. M. Chase and Jean Mannheim. (Exh. with the CAC 1915, 1919-28,
s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M)
KENDALL, Viona Ann
Artist Member, lived in Tarzana. (R, 1964)
KENDE,
Geza (1889 - 1952)
Studied
at the National Academy of Art in Budapest, Italy, and France. (H)
KENNICOTT,
Robert Helm (1892 - 1983)
A
physician who took up painting as a hobby, he was a frequent companion
to Mabel Alvarez. (Exh. with the CAC 1932-36.) (H) (M)
KEUTERICKX, Jean
Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
KILPATRICK,
Aaron Edward (1872 - 1953)
Active
Member of the Painters' Club of Los Angeles and the CAC, possibly a founder of the latter. Studied with
William Wendt.The 3rd monthly meeting of the CAC was held at his home. He was the first artist to work in Morro Bay, and was elected
an Associate of the National Academy. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-16,
1920-24, s-1918.) (H) (M)
KINGSLEY, Eloise S.
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
KIRK,
Frances C. (n.d.)
A painter and teacher, she lived in Hollywood from 1925-24. (Exh.
with the CAC in 1920.) (H) (M)
KLEITSCH,
Joseph (1882 - 1931)
Portraits
included Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and President Madero of Mexico.
Moved to Laguna Beach in 1920 and was active in the art community
there and in Los Angeles. (H)
KLENCK, Daisy E.
Artist Member, lived in Burbank. (R, 1964)
KLINKER,
Orpha Mae (1891 - 1964)
Among
the honors awarded her was Belgium's Crois de Commandeur in 1941;
known for her paintings and etchings of California landmarks, deserts
and portraits.(Exh. with the CAC in 1936.) (H) (M)
KLINKER, Zeno
Honorary Patron Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
KLOCK, Elin N.
Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
KLUBER, Mary
Artist Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964)
KNEETER, Gretchen, Sr.
Member, lived in Los Angeles. Served as 1st Vice-President. (letter) (1978-79 Roster & By-Laws)
KNOTT,
Arthur Harold DeWitt (1883 - 1977)
Studied
at ASL and Pratt, he settled in Morro Bay, Calif. and was a founding
member of the Carmel Art Association. (Exh. with the CAC 1922-30.)
(H) (M)
Resident
of Los Angeles in 1929. (Exh. with the CAC 1935-37.) (H) (M)
KOHLER,
Eleanore Kentner (1887 - 1967)
Painter
and sculptor. (Exh. with the CAC s-1919.) (H) (M)
KOHLMEIER,
Helen Louise (1882 - 1955)
Studied
in L.A. with John H. Rich, E. Vysekal, and was friends with Kathryn
Leighton. (Exh. with the CAC 1915-36.) (H)
KOSA,
Emil Jean, Jr. (1903 - 1968)
Muralist,
painter, lithographer. He studied at Cal Arts in L.A. as well as the
Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He was a prolific painter and also
worked as a special effects artist for Fox Studios for 35 years. (Exh.
with the CAC 1936-41.) (H) (M)
KOSA,
Emil Jean, Sr. (1876 - 1955)
He
worked as an assistant to Mucha in Paris for 20 years; came to America
in 1907 and settled in L.A. by 1922 with his son Emil Jr. (Exh. with
the CAC in 1936 and 1938.) (H) (M)
KOSTER, Arthur
Artist Member, lived in Seal Beach. (R, 1964)
KOTOKU,
Sheyei Yukie
A
watercolorist, during the 1920's and 30's he lived in L.A. and studied
at the School of Illustration and Painting. (Exh. with the CAC 1920-22,
1924.) (H) (M)
KOVNER-GRODSKY, S.
Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
KRASNOW,
Peter (1886 - 1979)
He
studied in Chicago and settled in Los Angeles in 1922 with his wife
Rose. Besides painting, he was also a lithographer and sculpted wood.
(H)
KREHM,
William P. (1901 - 1968)
He
lived in southern California starting in the 1930's, and the landscapes
around his home in Banning provided painting material. One of his
teachers was Dana Bartlett. (H)
KRUGER, E. W.
Member. (Feb. 27, 1979 letter)
KURTZWORTH,
Harry Muir (1887 - 1979)
Studied
in NYC, Detroit, and Pennsylvania as well as at the Kansas City Art
Institute. He authored books on industrial design and was the art
director at LACMA from 1930-32. (H)
