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THE CALIFORNIA ART CLUB'S HISTORICAL MEMBERSHIP ROSTER

(A work in progress)

All (deceased) members since the Club's inception in 1909. [For current member listings, please go to the Members link above.] If you have any information about an artist who was a past member, or don't see a name on this list who you think should be included, please send us an email.

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NAME = CAC Member [(H) = Hughes' is CAC Membership source for that individual]
NAME = Possible CAC member [Exhibited with the CAC at some point, see notes]

Sources:
(H) = Edan Hughes' Artists in California 1786 - 1940 [two volumes]
(M) = Nancy Moure's Southern California Art
(A) = Annual CAC Exhibitions

(R) = CAC Membership Roster

Name and Dates
Of Note
L
L'ALLEMAND, Gordon Lynn
(1903 - 1974)
A painter, he also authored and illustrated books. (Exh. with the CAC in 1931, prize.) (H) (M) (A)
LA COM, Wayne Artist Member, lived in Encino. (R, 1964)
LAKE, Gary Frederic Artist Member, lived in Glendale. (R, 1964)
LAMB, Leo Ford Patron Member, lived in Palm Desert. (R, 1964)
LAMB, S. Victoria Artist Member, lived in Palm Desert. (R, 1964) [At the same address as Leo F. Lamb.] She passed away just prior to Jan. 3, 1979. (letter from Leo Lamb)
LANDY, Art
(1904 - 1977)
Student of Frank Chamberlin, he worked in the animation film industry. (Exh. with the CAC in the 1940's.) (H)
LANSER, Edward Honorary Member, lived in Beverly Hills. (R, 1964)
LANYI, Dezso
(1879 - 1951)
A sculptor and caricaturist originally from Hungary. (Exh. with the CAC in 1939.) (H)
LARIMER, Barbara Gertrude Probst
(1868 - 1963)
She settled in Los Angeles in 1911, and her work represented the area around her home. (Exh. with the CAC in 1931 [22nd Annual] and 1935.) (H) (M) (A)
LARIMER, Ruth M.
(1901 - 1958)
The daughter of Barbara Larimer, she studied with Jean Mannheim and at UCLA. Her married name was Myers. (Exh. with the CAC from 1924 - 31, CAC Annual Exhibitions.) (H) (M) (A)
LAURITZ, Paul
(1889 - 1975)
17th CAC President
Unsuccessful in the Alaskan Gold Rush, he returned to painting and befriended Sydney Laurence. Returning to L.A. he established a studio-home in the Lyceum Theatre on Spring Street. Taught at Chouinard and Otis. He was also commissioned by the King of Norway (Lauritz's native land) to do a painting for the royal palace. (Exh. with the CAC 1920-25, CAC Annuals.) (H) (M) (A) Honorary Artist, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
LASKY, Bessie Mona Ginsberg
(1888 - 1972)
She was active in NYC until the late 1920's, when she moved to Los Angeles. Also a poet and a musician, she painted a series of the California missions. (Exh. with the CAC in 1933, 1935 [26th Annual], 1937.) (H) (M) (A)
LEAVER, Marian Farnan
(1889 - 1968)
Her work includes portraits and still lifes; her married name was Sprunck. (Exh. with the CAC in 1922. [13th Annual]) (H) (A)
LEIGHTON, Kathryn Woodman
(1875 - 1952)
Known for her work of the desert and particularly of the Indian tribes of Blackfeet, Sioux and Cherokee. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-17, 1919-24, 1926-28, 1930--33, 1935-38, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A)
LEE, Jake
(1915 - 1991)
Honorary Life Member. He demonstrated often at CAC meetings and exhibited in the Annual Gold Medals. . Served as 2nd Vice-President and Program Chairman (1978-79) and was also on the Board of Directors. (A) Lived in North Hollywood. (Dec. 1986 CAC Bulletin) Jake Lee died September 13, 1991. (Nov. 1991 CAC Bulletin)
LEI, Wellington (Chin-Po)
(1918 -
Artist Member, lived in Alhambra. Born in Ninghwa, Fujian, China. (R, 1964) (Exhibited in CAC Annuals: 78th, 81st, 87th, 88th)
LEONARD, Rosalie Artist Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (R, 1964)
LEOPOLD, __________
(n. d.)
(Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (M) (A)
LESOVSKY, Adolf Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
LESSING, Jane Artist Member, lived in Playa Del Rey. (R, 1964)
LEWIS, Jeannette Maxfield
(1894 - 1982)
Influenced by Piazzoni and Armin Hansen; she had a solo exhibition in 1955 and a retrospective in 1979, the latter held at the Fresno Arts Center. (Exh. with the CAC in 1931.) (H) (M)
LEWIS, Thomas E.
(1909 - 1979)
A resident of both Pasadena and San Francisco; he worked in both oil and watercolor, and was partial to the color blue. (Exh. with the CAC 1932-34.) (H) (M)
LIDDELL, Frank Rennsselear
(1864 - 1923)
1st CAC President
Orginally a banker and also a member of the Painters' Club of Los Angeles, he became a self-taught artist and helped found the CAC. (Exh. with the CAC 1922.) (H) (M)
LILIANO, Ada May
(n.d.)
Sculptor, lived in Los Angeles in 1931. (Exh. with the CAC in 1931.) (H) (M) (A)
LINDSAY, Ruth Andrews
(1888 - 1982)
Studied at the NAD, ASL of NYC, PAFA, and the Royal Academy of Brussels. (Exh. with the CAC 1923, 1931-32, in early Gold Medals.) (H) (M)
LION, Henry
(1900 - 1966)
Studying at Otis and with MacDonald-Wright, he settled in Los Angeles in 1922 where he worked and exhibited his sculptures. He also taught for many years at the Hollywood Art Center. (Exh. with the CAC 1923-25, 1928, 1930, 1934-36, 1938, in early Gold Medals.) (H) (M) (A)
LLOYD, Caroline Alma Goodman
(1875 - 1945)
After she raised a family, she became interested in sculpture and traveled to Paris to study. (H)
LLOYD, Lucile
(1894 - 1941)
The director of the Stickney School of Art from 1921-22. She committed suicide and died of gas poisoning in Los Angeles. (H)
LOCKHART, Marcelite Avery
(1897 - 2001)
Working at the movie studios in Hollywood, she sculpted statues and painted pastel portraits on the side. (Exh. with the CAC 1932.) (H) (M)
LODI, Grace Artist Member, lived in Thousand Oaks. (R, 1964)
LOH, William Kao-Dor Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
LOVE, Rosalie Bowen Artist Member, lived in Encino. (R, 1964)
LOVINS, Henry E.
(1883 - 1960)
The founder of the Hollywood Art Center School; his works were often influenced by Mayan and Aztec designs. (Exh. 3rd Annual.) (H)
LUKITS, Theodore Nicolai
(1897 - 1992)
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Life Member. Portrait painter, pastelist, sculptor, and teacher; student of Miller, Buehr, Pushman, Blashfield, and many others. Sketched luminous pastels outdoors. Taught for many years in Los Angeles. Served as a juror for the 64th CAC Annual. (H)
LUNDMARK, Leon
(1875 - 1942)
The illegitimate son of Countess Hanna von Till and S.A. Johnson; he lived in Chicago and later Altadena. Coastal scenes constitute the largest part of his work. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-15, 1937 [28th], 1938 [29th].) (H) (M) (A)
LUNDSDAL, Jack Artist Member, lived in Alhambra. (R, 1964)
LUNGREN, Ferdinard Harvey
(1857 - 1932)
Kenyon Cox, Eakins, J.H. Sharp and others influenced him along his artistic path; he was given membership to many Indian tribes after having spent much time painting and living with them. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-15.) (H) (M)
LYNAM, Edward J. Honorary Member, lived in Sacramento. (R, 1964) [Exhibit Supervisor - Art, California State Fair]
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Name and Dates
Of Note
M
MacDONALD, Suzanne
(n.d)
Resident of Beverly Hills. (Exh. with the CAC 1933, 1934 [24th, 25th Annuals].) (H) (M)
MacLEOD, Louise Elizabeth Garden
(1857 - 1944)
Honorary CAC Member. She studied at London's Royal School and under Whistler in Paris. Upon arriving in Los Angeles in 1897, she (along with Mrs. J. Dalton Bond) founded the School of Art and Design, the first in the city. (Exh. in early CAC Annuals.) (H)
MAISON, Mary Edith Cox
(1886 - 1954)
A self-taught artist, she was also a pianist and songwriter. She came from the east coast to California by the early 1920's. (Exh. with the CAC in 1930.) (H) (M)
MANBERT, R. Barton
(1876 - 1945)
He studied at the AIC and Pape School of Illustration before settling in Glendale in 1910. He was an instructor at Chouinard from 1929-30. (Exh. with the CAC 1918 (s-1918?); early Gold Medal Annuals.) (H) (M) (A)
MANNHEIM, Jean
(1863 - 1945)
Fled the German army to study in Paris; also later studied/taught with Frank Brangwyn at his school in London. Building a house and studio on the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, he also maintained a studio in the Blanchard Building. In 1913 he founded the Stickney Memorial School of Fine Arts in Pasadena. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-16, 1920-24, 1926-28, 1931.) (H) (M)
MARJANEN, Marjorie (Mrs. Toivo E.) Member, lived in Santa Monica and attended Otis Art Institute for several years. Known primarily for seascapes, her work hangs (or was hung) in the Finnish Embassy in Washington D.C.as well as locations in and around Santa Monica. (letter)
MARLOW, Constance Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
MARSH, Charles Howard
(1885 - 1956)
Studied in Paris and at the Stickney School; he was also a musician. (Exh. with the CAC 1920, 1922.) (H) (M)
MARSH, Mary E.
(1890 - 1970)
Worked as a curator at LACMA and married Conrad Buff. (H)
MARSHALL, Albert Sumner
(1891 - 1970)
Studying at the Art Institute in San Francisco, he moved to Los Angeles in 1926 where he was active. (Exh. with the CAC 1933-35.) (H) (M)
MARTCHENKO, Eunice
(d. 1985)
Lived in North Hollywood and Los Angeles. Her maiden name was Stoller. She passed away in July 1985. (R, 1964) (CAC Oct. 1985 Bulletin)
MARTIN, Grace Artist Member, lived in Santa Monica. (R, 1964)
MARTIN, Steve Associate Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (R, 1964)
MARTIN, Robert Joseph
(1888 - 1971)
A student of Robert Henri in NYC, he was active in Los Angeles 1918-19. (Exh. with the CAC 1919, s-1919.) (H) (M)
MARTINELLI, Mrs. Constance Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MARTIN-NICHOLS, Pegus (Exh. with the CAC 1933-35.) (M) (A)
MARTINEZ, Alfredo Ramos
(1872 - 1946)
He won a scholarship to the Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and then studied in Paris for 14 years. In 1929 he moved to Los Angeles. (Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M)
MATSON, Victor Stanley
(1895 - 1972)
29th CAC President
Painter and etcher, known for his desert paintings and Sierra scenes. He studied painting with Jack W. Smith and Sam H. Harris. Honorary Artist, lived in South Pasadena. (R, 1964)
MATSON, Mrs. Victor Honorary Member, lived in South Pasadena. (R, 1964)
MAY, Beulah
(1883 - 1959)
A student with W. M. Chase; she was active in Santa Ana , taught at UC, and after 1924 she managed an orange ranch. (Exh. with the CAC 1916-23, 1925-26, s-1917, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
MAYHEW, Nell Cole Danely Brooker
(1875 - 1940)
Taught at the College of Fine Arts (USC) and Chouinard. (Exh. with the CAC 1917, 1919-20, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A)
McBRIDE, Evangeline Ackley
(1858 - 1928)
Settling in Pasadena in 1897, she studied art with Henry Joseph Breur and William Merritt Chase. (Exh. with the CAC 1920, 1927.) (H) (M)
McBRIDE, Mrs. J. H. (Exh. with the CAC in 1924.) (M)
McCANNE, James W. Artist Member, lived in North Hollywood. (R, 1964)
McCULLEY, Beatrice Maurine Artist Member, lived in Palm Desert. (R, 1964)
McCULLOCH, Fay Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
McELROY, Virginia M. Artist Member, lived in San Gabriel. (R, 1964) (letter & petition)
McKAY, Thomas Hill
(1874 - 1941)
Born in Scotland, he exhibited at the Glasgow Art Institute, the Scottish Academy, and the Royal Academy in London before arriving in Los Angeles in 1923. (Exh. with the CAC 1925-26.) (H) (M)
McKENZIE, Claudia M. Barkdull
(1888 - 1976)
She lived in Los Angeles in the 1930's, and was also a resident of San Francisco and Anaheim in later years. (Exh. with the CAC in 1938.) (H) (M)
McLAUGHLIN, Gilbert Artist Member, lived in Reseda. (R, 1964)
McLEAN, Mrs. W. E. Artist Member, lived in Lone Pine. (R, 1964)
McLOUTH, Farley Doten
(n.d.)
(Exh. with the CAC in 1923, early Annuals.) (H) (M)
McPHAIL, Annie Christine Belle
(1898 - 1985)
A painter and teacher, she taught at UCLA for 40 years. (Exh. with the CAC in 1929.) (H) (M)
MEADOWS, Cora Dell Teter
(1868 - 1946)
She studied with Joseph Pennell, at the ASL/NYC, and at the Academie Julian in Paris. She became active in Los Angeles in 1905. (Exh. with the CAC in 1918, 1922, 1924, s-1918.) (H) (M) (A)
MEEKER, Elizabeth Artist Member, lived in Sun Valley. (R, 1964)
MEGARGEE, Lawrence Alonzo ("Lon")
(1883 - 1960)
Studying at most of the major east coast art schools , he moved to Los Angeles in 1909 and worked as the art director for Paramount Studios for several years. He work consists mostly of western subjects. (Exh. with the CAC 1916, 1919-20, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919.) (H) (M) (A)
MEIER, Mrs. Barton Honorary Life Member. (CAC Bulletin) Lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MERWIN, Antoinette DeForest Parsons
(1861 - 1941)
Studying at the ASL/NYC and in Paris with Collins, Courtois and Whistler, she moved to Los Angeles during the 1920's. (Exh. with the CAC 1924, 1926, 1928.) (H) (M) (A)
MESSICK, Benjamin Newton
(1891 - 1981)
A student of F.T. Chamberlin, Clarence Hinkle, Pruett Carter and Donna Schuster; he painted Regionalist pictures of urban life in the 1930's. (H)
MEYER, Beatrice S. Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
MEYER, Herbert Associate Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964) [Same address as Beatrice S. Meyer.]
MILBURN, Oliver
(1883 - 1932)
After becoming wealthy in the oil and homebuilding industries, he began taking classes at Chouinard and Otis. (Exh. with the CAC 1928-32.) (H) (M)
MILES, Donald E.
(1912 - 1990)
Artist Member. A student of Sam Hyde Harris and Henry L. Richter, he began painting in 1932. Wife Lillian. (H) (M) (letter)
MILES, Harold Whiting
(1887 - 1963)
He was the art director for Cecil B. DeMille's "King of Kings" and "The Ten Commandments." (Exh. with the CAC 1919-23.) (H) (M)
MILES, Melinda Artist Member. (Jan. 3, 1979; Sept. 5, 1979; March 1, 1981 letters)
MILLER, Barse
(1904 - 1973)
Studying at the NAD, PAFA, and with Henry Snell and Hugh Breckenridge, he moved to southern California in 1924 and taught at Chouinard. During WWII he was an artist-correspondant for Life magazine. (Exh. with the CAC 1925-29, 1931.) (H) (M)
MILLER, Evylena Nunn
(1888 - 1966)
A lifelong student and teacher, she ventured to Japan to study with Jippo Araki. (Exh. with the CAC 1923-30, 1933-35, 1937.) (H) (M) (A) Artist Member, lived in Santa Ana. (R, 1964) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
MILLER, Henry Patron Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MILLER, H. Howard Artist Member, lived in Sepulveda. (R, 1964)
MILLER, Mary Virginia Associate Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (R, 1964)
MILLER, Meredith Associate Member, lived in Reseda. (R, 1964)
MILLER, Richard Emil
(1875 - 1943)
Popular artist and teacher, became well-known for his paintings of women, particularly outdoors. (Exh. with the CAC in 1916 and in 17th Annual Gold Medal.) (H) (M)
MILLER, Ruth Blanchard
(1904 - )
Studying in New York, Paris, and Italy, she moved to Los Angeles in 1922 and studied at Otis and the Stickney School. She later taught portraiture at Stickney. (Exh. with the CAC 1928-29.) (H) (M) (A)
MILLIER, Arthur Henry Thomas
(1893 - 1975)
A painter and etcher, he became the second art critic for the L.A. Times in 1926 (after Antony Anderson). (H) Honorary Life Member, c/o L.A. Examiner (R, 1964)
MINER, Frederick Roland
(1876 - 1935)
Active member of the Painters' Club and early member of the CAC. He studied at the ASL/NYC under John Carlson and moved to California in 1897.Wm. Wendt offered criticism for some of his works. (Exh. with the CAC 1918, s-1919.) (H) (M)
MITCHELL, Alfred Richard
(1888 - 1972)
As a youngster he prospected for gold and drove stagecoaches in Nevada. Moving to San Deigo in 1908 he studied under Maurice Braun, and then went to the PAFA for further instruction. (Exh. with the CAC 1925.) (H) (M)
MITCHELL, David G. Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MITCHELL, Laura Marie DesBarres
(1883 - 1965)
Before moving to Los Angeles in 1909, she studied with Kenyon Cox, George Bridgman, and Lucia Fairchild Fuller at the ASL.She painted life-size portraits as well as miniatures. (Exh. with the CAC 1921[12th], 1922-23, 1925.) (H) (M)
MITCHELL, Lloyd Jenning
(1909 - 1978)
Raised in the Ozarks, he left home in his teens and came west, where he worked briefly as an extra in western movies. He studied at Chouinard and served in the Navy during WWII. (H) (M) Artist Member, lived in Temple City. (R, 1964)
MOCINE, Ralph Fullerton
(1875 - 1953)
Active Member. Studied in Europe and at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute. He exhibited locally and worked in commercial art. (H)
MODRA, Theodore B.
(1873 - 1930)
Studied in Paris and Munich, and with Henri in NYC. He was director of the L.A. County Fair in Pomona from 1921 - 1930. (Exh. with the CAC 1915, 1920-21, 1923-26, 1928, 1930, s-1918.) (H) (M) (A)
MONTALBODDI, Raffaello
(1879 - 1972)
Active Member. Assistant to Carolus-Duran in Paris. (Exh. 3rd Annual in 1912.) (H)
MOORE, Richard B. Artist Member, lived in Redondo Beach. (R, 1964)
MOORE, Tom D. Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MOORADIAN, Kosrof T. Artist Member, lived in Inglewood. (R, 1964)
MOOSHIAN, Jeroma Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
MORFORD, Myra L. Patron Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
MORGAN, George T. Associate Member, lived in Pacific Palisades. (R, 1964)
MORRIS, Adelaide
(1881 - 1974)
A student in Paris, Colorado, and at UCLA, she taught at the latter until 1938. (Exh. with the CAC in 1918.) (H) (M)
MOSER, Julon Artist Member, lived in Ventura. (R, 1964)
MUGNAINI, Joe
(d. 1992)
A popular demonstrator with the CAC and many other southland art groups, Joe taught at Otis Art Institute from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. He died in January 1992 at the age of 79. (A)
MUNSELL, Richard
(1903 - 1963)
The nephew of artist Pruett Carter, he settled in Los Angeles during the 1930's and taught painting at Chouinard. He also used the pseudonym "Richard M. Chambers" for his paintings. (Exh. with the CAC 1935-36, 1938.) (H) (M) (A)
MURPHY, Lawrence M.
(1872 - 1947)
His father, a wealthy banker, disinherited him after he became an artist. He studied in Paris and in NYC with Bridgman and DuMond; after settling in L.A. he taught at the ASL, UCLA, and Chouinard. (Exh. with the CAC in 1915 [6th Annual].) (H) (M)
MURPHY, Marjorie Connor
(1888 - 1980)
An artist and teacher who lived in Santa Barbara. She taught at the Santa Barbara School of Arts. (Exh. with the CAC in 1920-21, 1924.) (H) (M)
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Of Note
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NEAL, Dorothy D. Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NELSON, Bonie Brandow Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NELSON, Tenna Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NIELSON, Harry A.
(1882 - 1952)
A watercolorist, he taught at Chouinard.
NIELSON, Peter Honorary Member, lived in Glendale. (R, 1964)
NIETO, Grace Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NIMMO, Louise Everett
(1899 - 1959)
A student of Hawthorne, J. Wendt, Otis and Chouinard. Active in Los Angeles 1926-59. (Exh. with the CAC 1920-51, many early CAC Annuals.) (H) (M) (A)
NIVISON, Elizabeth Crawford Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NORDBERG, Lambert Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
NORTON, Helen Gaylord
(1
882 - 1965)
Born in Ohio, she moved to CA about 1914. Lived in Riverside and Laguna Beach, and studied with Jean Mannheim. (H) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
NOWAK, Leo
(1907-2001)
Honorary Life Member, also past Vice-President. He designed the CAC gold medal which is reproduced on cover of the 1978-79 Roster and Bylaws, also used on the CAC Bulletins and is awarded at the Annual Exhibitions. From 1940-43, he worked on the Superman comic. During WWII he served as a battalion artist. For 25 years he was chief illustrator for Stamps-Conheim Newspaper Advertising Service in Los Angeles. Moving to the desert community of Inyokern in the mid-1970s, Nowak illustrated political cartoons for The Daily Independent in Ridgecrest for twelve years. He passed away on June 1, 2001 in Inyokern, CA. (A) (B) Artist Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (R, 1964)
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Of Note
O
OLIVIER, Henry Ketting
(1924 - 2004)
36th and 38th CAC President
He held two terms as CAC President: 1974-1977 and 1981-1984. His wife was named Helen. (A)
ORTLIEB, Robert E. Artist [Sculptor] Member, lived in Inglewood. Won the Gold Medal for Sculpture in the 62nd Annual (1971). Gave a demonstration Sept. 22nd [1971] for the Valley Artists Guild. (R, 1964) (CAC Oct. 1971 Bulletin)
OSBORNE, Lew Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
OSTRANDER, J. Marvin Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
OTIS, George Demont
(
1879 - 1962)

Born in Memphis, Sept. 21, 1879. He studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts; at Cooper Union, Nat'l Academy of Design, and the Art Students League (NYC); and at the Brooklyn Academy. Nov. 25, 1931 he married his wife Clara. He settled in Kentfield, CA where he maintained a a studio and became known for paintings, etchings, wood carvings, lithography, stage set designer and cinematic scene painter. CAC Artist Member. (Nat'l Cyclopedia of American Biography) (Exhibited in 18th, 19th, and 20th CAC Annuals.)

OUMEDIAN, Michel Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
OWEN, Frances Artist Member, lived in Pasadena. (R, 1964)
OWENS, Charles Hamilton
(1881 - 1958)
Began his art career at the S.F. Examiner; after the 1906 earthquake he moved to L.A. and maintained a studio in Mt. Washington.
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PAHU, Vera G. Member, lived in Agoura Hills. (Feb. 6, 1981 letter)
PALASKI, Mrs. Martha Artist Member, lived in Inglewood. (R, 1964)
PALLAT, Joseph L. Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
PARK, Hazel Hanes Honorary Artist , lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PARSONS, Claude P.
(1895 - ?)
Maude Adams of Peter Pan fame gave him his first set of oil colors when he was a boy growing up in Greenwich Village. Going on to serve in both WWI (Air Force) and WWII (War Production Board), he finally was able, after 40 years, to return full-time to painting. In the CAC's 58th Annual Exhibition he won 2nd place in the Still Life-Flowers category for "Almond Blossoms." Known primarily for his floral and still life paintings. (Exh. in the CAC in 1959 and 1967.) (A) Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PARSONS, Virginia Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PAVAL, Philip Kran
(1899 - 1971)
24th CAC President
He created the Gold Medal that is awarded at the Annual Exhibition. Either just prior to (late 40's) or around the time he was president, the Annual Exhibitions came to be called the Gold Medal Exhibitions. Honorary Artist, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) He was also president of the American Institute of Fine Arts, (Herald Examiner, no date) as well as president emeritus of the Scandinavian American Art Society. (SAAS Bulletin, March 1965) Among his friends and acquaintances were European royalty, barons, mayors, Presidents and Hollywood celebrities.
PAXTON, William Arthur
(1873 - 1965)
Worked in the (CO) silver mines and (AK) gold mines before returning to California to study drawing. (Exh. with the CAC in 1922-28, 13th Annual)
PAYNE, Edgar Alwin
(1883 - 1947)
9th CAC President
Only president for a few months; his daughter Evelyn explained that he preferred to take painting trips instead of holding the position. Payne Lake, in the Sierras above the treeline, is named for him.
PAYNE, Elsie Philippa Palmer
(1884 - 1971)
Artist and illustrator; she worked in gouache/tempera to differentiate from husband Edgar's work. Later after his death she worked again in oils. She worked for many years curating, chairing and jurying CAC exhibitions. Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. She also served as Recording Secretary and Exhibits Chairman. (R, 1964)
PEABODY, Ruth Eaton
(1893 - 1966)
First studied sculpture at the AIC; moved with her mother to Laguna Beach and taught at L.B. High School. (A)
PELL, Genevieve
(n.d.)
Specialized in floral still lifes. (Exh. 3 paintings with CAC in 1936 [27th Annual.) (A)
PENNEY, Frederick Doyle
(1900 - 1988)
Studied at the ASL and the AIC, as well as Chouinard under Hinkle, Chamberlin, and Pruett Carter. Active in both Chicago and California.
PERCIVAL, Olive May Graves
(1868 - 1945)
Etcher, painter and writer.
PERRET, Ferdinand
(1888 - 1960)
Painter and art historian; he was the founder and donor of the Perret Art Reference Library now held in the National Museum in Washington, D.C.
PERRET, Mrs. Ferdinand Honorary Artist , lived in W. Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PERRY, Eleanore Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
PETERS, Edna M. Associate Member, lived in Pasadena. (R, 1964)
PETERSEN, Einar Cortsen
(1885 - 1986)
Immigrated to America in 1912 and worked his way across the country by painting decorative panels. 2nd Vice-President in 1955 [46th Annual]. Honorary Artist, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PETICOLAS, Sherry
(1904 - 1956)
Sculptor, teacher; during the Depression years she worked on the Federal Art Project. (A)
PHILLIPS, Clara Dooner
(1887 - 1960)
Studying with A.W. Dow at Columbia, she came back to California to teach at Hollywood High School. She also helped cofound the Laguna Beach Art Association. (Exh. with the CAC in 1924.) (H) (M)
PHYSIOC, Lewis Wood
(1879 - 1972)
Studied: ASL, Chase School, and with Bellows, Henri and Dumond. He was also a cameraman for Thomas Edison. In L.A., he worked for Goldwyn Studios, Republic Pictures (creating their eagle logo and a mural at the entrace), and Universal Studios. Artist Member, lived in Hollywood. (R, 1964)
POGANY, William Andrew
(1882 - 1955)
Painter, sculptor, etcher, muralist and illustrator. (Exh. 2 paintings with the CAC in 1938 [29th Annual].) (A)
POGSON, Annie L. Willfong
(1857 - 1931)
Her work includes landscapes and floral still lifes. (H)
POLKINGHORN, George
(1898 - 1967)
Studied at Otis under Vysekal and Shrader. (Exh. with the CAC in 1952, award.) Lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PONTRELLI, Tino Member, lived in Newport Beach. CAC Demonstrator. (R, 1964) (CAC April 1992 Bulletin)
POOCK, Carl Rudolph Frederick
(1877 - 1945)
Technical illustrator; he painted a mural at Santa Monica High School. (H)
POOR, Henry Varnum
(1888 - 1970)
Pupil of Walter Sickert (Slade School) and Laurens (Academie Julian); he was a successful potter and painter. (H)
POORE, Virginia Lee Artist Member, lived in Fairbanks, Alaska. (R, 1964) (April 8, 1979 letter)
PORAY, Stanislaus Pociecha
(1888 - 1948)
Born of noble birth, he was surrounded by art and wealth; his father, Count Michael Poray, was an established landscape painter in Krakow, Poland. He lived in Moscow, Siberia, and the Orient before settling finally in L.A. (H) (A)
PORTANOVA, Joseph Domenico
(1909 - 1979)
Portrait sculptor and designer. (H) Artist Member, lived in Arcadia. (R, 1964)
PORTER, Mardi
(n.d.)
Portrait painter. (Exh. with the CAC in 1939.)
POTTENGER, Mary L.
(n.d.)
(Exh. with the CAC in 1929-31.)
POTTER, Haile S. Lived in Altadena. (R, 1964)
PRESCOTT, Preston Lorraine
(1898 - 1988)
Sculptor; student of Gutzon Borglum and Julia Wendt. (Exh. with the CAC in 1935-36.)
PRICE, William Henry
(1863 - 1940)
Briefly studied with Edgar Payne; primarily self-taught. (Exh. with the CAC in the 1930's.)
PROBST, Edith Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
PROBST, Thorwald Albert
(1886 - 1948)
The illustrator of Poems of California Missions, a book written by his wife. He opened the Beverly Hills Art Gallery in 1937. (H)
PRUE, Ruth Member. (Exhibited in various CAC Annuals, 1976-1995)
PURDY, Rose Artist Member, lived in Inglewood. (R, 1964)
PUSHMAN, Abbey (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
PUSHMAN, Arsen (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
PUSHMAN, Hovsep T.
(1877 - 1966)
Studied in Constantinople, Paris, Chicago and traveled the Orient. Famous for his still lifes of Oriental subjects. (H)
PUTHUFF, Hanson Duvall
(1875 - 1972)
Cofounder of the Painters' Club, the CAC and the Laguna Beach AA; for 23 years he painted billboards for Foster & Kleiser. (H) (A)
PUTNAM, Arion
(1870 - 1949)
Worked as a photographer; also made painting trips along the coast and to the High Sierras. His landscape paintings are rare and highly accomplished. Active member of both the CAC as well as the Painters' Club. (Exh. with the CAC in 1917-19, 3rd Annual.) (A)
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QUINTON, Cornelia Bentley Sage
(1876 - 1936)
Studied at the ASL in NYC and Buffalo and in Paris at the Ecole du Louvre. She was the director of the Albright Museum in Buffalo, NY before moving to San Francisco in the 1920's. (H)
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RAGAR, Richard R. Artist Member, lived in Playa Del Rey. (R, 1964)
RALL, Pearl F.
(1879 - 1971)
Drama editor for the S.F. Examiner for 21 years. (H)
RAMBEAU, Gail Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
RASKIN, Milton Artist Member, lived in Burbank. (R, 1964)
RAU, Gloria Associate Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964)
RAULSTON, Marion Estelle Churchill
(1882 - 1955)
Studied at Pratt and Otis. (Exh. in the early CAC Annuals)
RAYMOND, Julie E.
(1859 - 1955)
Studied with Chase at Monterey in 1914; maintained a studio in Laguna. (Exh. with the CAC in 1915)
READE, Roma
(1877 - 1958)
Reade was a pseudonym for Mable Kelley Aubrey; she settled in Pasadena by 1947. (H)
REARDON, Nancy Artist Member, lived in Redondo Beach. (R, 1964)
REDMOND, Granville Richard Seymour
(1871 - 1935)
Deaf since age 3 from scarlet fever. His friend Charlie Chaplin [on whose set Redmond had a studio; Redmond also played a small role in "City Lights."] sent an enormous wreath of flowers, shaped like a palette, to Redmond's funeral. Famous for his California paintings of poppies and lupine. (H) (LAT July 23, 1918, p.5, California Art Club Members Enjoy Moonlight Picnic on Cliffs)
REED, Hal