This historical membership roster notes many of the deceased members of the Club since its inception in 1909.

This is a work-in-progress. Names not presented in boldface represent individuals who may have been members of the organization, but their involvement could not be confirmed through research of various published source materials.

Sources:
(A) = Annual CAC Exhibitions
(B) = CAC Bulletin
(H) = Edan Hughes’ Artists in California 1786 – 1940 [Third Edition, Two Volumes]
(M) = Nancy Moure’s Southern California Art
(R) = CAC Membership Roster

  • 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) (B, joined Apr. 1932)
  • BAILEY, Harry Lewis (1879 – 1933)
    An Active Member of the Painters’ Club of Los Angeles (elected prior to Feb. 4, 1908), Bailey first appears with the CAC in their 3rd Annual Exhibition. CAC Exhibitions: 3rd Annual (1912); 4th Annual (1913); 5th Annual (1914); 17th Annual, (1927) (H) (M) (LAT)
  • 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) (B, joined Nov. 1960)
  • BAILEY, Mrs. Walter A.
    Honorary Life Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79)
  • BAKER, Edris Nelson
    Honorary Life Member. Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. She was Editor of the CAC Bulletin from the mid-1970’s through the early 1980’s.She was also a President of the Scandinavian American Art Society (1964-65) (SAAS Bulletin, March 1965) (R, 1964, 1978-79)
  • BALDAUGH, Ann
    CAC Exhibitions: Hollyhock House Opening Exhibition (1927)
  • 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. Balfour first appears with the CAC during their Spring 1918 Exhibit. The L.A. Times wrote highly of her watercolor landscapes. (Exh. with the CAC 1918-20, 1922, s-1918, s-1919) CAC Exhibitions: Spring Exhibition (1918); Building Fund Exhibition (1922) (H) (M)
  • BALLIN, Hugo, N.A. (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. Ballin was awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Board in 1954. He passed away in Nov. 1956. (Exh. with the CAC in 1929) (H) (M) (B, Jan. 1954; Dec. 1956)
  • 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) (B, joined Sept. 1954)
  • 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)
  • BARLOW, Danielle
    Member. (B, joined Mar. 1987)
  • BARNEY, Alice Pike (d. 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)
  • BARRY, Joanna
    Member. (B, joined Feb. 1988)
  • BARTLETT, Dana (1882 – 1957)
    7th CAC President
    Bartlett held a successful solo show at the L.A. County Museum of Art in 1927; the following year he opened an art gallery in L.A. where he exhibited not only his paintings but also those of local artists. He first appears with the CAC during their 7th Annual. CAC Exhibitions: 7th Annual (1916); Building Fund Exhibition (1922); California Art Exhibit (1928, Bullock’s) (Exh. with the CAC 1916-24, 1926-28, 1938, s-1918, s-1919) (M)
  • BARTLETT, Mrs. Dana (n.d.)
    Pres. Paval awarded Honorary Life Memberships to the wives of the first 20 CAC Presidents. (B, Aug. 1955) Honorary Life Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1964) (B, joined Nov. 1960)
  • 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. He passed away July 24, 1951. (H) (B, Sept. 1951)
  • 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. Served as Recording Secretary in April 1926. CAC Exhibitions: Hollyhock House Opening Exhibition (1927); California Art Exhibit (1928, Bullock’s) (Exh. with the CAC 1921-23, 1927-28) (H) (M)
  • BARTOW, Mary Ann Van Alstine (1848 – 1924)
    An Honorary Member, Bartow first appears with the CAC in their 2nd Annual Exhibition. Originally studied to become a pianist, but turned to painting. (H) CAC Exhibitions: 2nd Annual (1911)
  • BASLER, Ruth Ann
    Associate Member, lived in La Cañada, CA. (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. Baxter passed away on Sept. 2, 1955. (Exh. with the CAC 1923-24, 1928, 1932-33, 1935-38, 1950-52) (H) (M) (A) (B, July 1955) (B, Sept. 1955)
  • BEAUMONT, Lt. Com. 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) (B, Jan. 1947)
  • 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. CAC Exhibitions: 14th Annual (1924); Hollyhock House Opening Exhibition (1927); California Art Exhibit (1928, Bullock’s) (H) (M)
  • BEECHER, Judge Daniel (d. 1952)
    Member. Beecher passed away on Mar. 27, 1952, survived by his wife Genevieve. (B, May 1950; Apr. 1952)
  • 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) (B, Nov. 1954)
  • 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)
  • BELFOR, Carl B. (1952 – 2008)
    Artist Member. Born in Monticello, NY, he was the chief projectionist for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Belfor died April 23, 2008 in Los Angeles after suffering a brain aneurysm in February. He was 55. (A)
  • 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. Bensco passed away Nov. 1960. “CAC is the proud posessor of one of his finest works, donated to the Club some years ago.” (Exh. with the CAC 1932, 1937, 1955) (H) (M) (B – joined, July 1932; rejoined, Dec. 1954; passing, Nov. 1960)
  • 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) (B, joined Apr. 1957)
  • 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.)
    An Associate Member, Birchfield first appears with the CAC in their 2nd Annual Exhibition. (Second Annual Exhibition, 1911) (H)
  • BISCHOFF, Franz Anton (1864 – 1929)
    An Active Member of the Painters’ Club, Bischoff was also a Founding Member of the CAC. Early meetings were held at his studio in South Pasadena. Bischoff was included on an Exhibition Committee at the 2nd monthly CAC meeting at his home, Feb. 5, 1910. Nationally known as a china painter as well as his paintings of roses, he turned primarily to landscape painting upon moving to CA. Bischoff had a studio in the Blanchard Building before building a house along the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. His middle name is sometimes erroneously listed as “Arthur.” (Exh. with the CAC in 1911, 1914-19, 1921-27, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919; early Annuals) (M) CAC Exhibitions: 1st Annual, 2nd Annual (1911); 3rd Annual (1912); 4th Annual (1913); 5th Annual (1914); 6th Annual (1915); 7th Annual (1916); 8th Annual, Spring Exhibition (1917); 9th Annual; Spring Exhibition (1918); 10th Annual; Spring Exhibition (1919); 12th Annual (1921); 13th Annual, Building Fund Exhibition (1922); 14th Annual (1923); 15th Annual (1924); 16th Annual (1925); 17th Annual (1926); 18th Annual (1927) (Joined CAC prior to Feb. 13, 1910 – LAT)
  • BJURMAN, Andrew J. (1876 – 1943)
    A craftsman and sculptor, his works include portrait busts and Indian subjects. He first appears with the CAC during their 7th Annual. Bjurman passed away May 17, 1943. CAC Exhibitions: 7th Annual (1916) (Exh. with the CAC 1916, 1918-19, 1921-24, 1926-32, 1934-37,s-1917, s-1919) (H) (M) (B, Memorium, July 1943)
  • BLACK, Mary C. Winslow (1872 – 1943)
    Lived in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Her first appearance with the CAC was during their 7th Annual. 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. CAC Exhibitions: 7th Annual (1916) (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, Frederick Winslow (1878-1948)
    An Honorary Member, Blanchard first appears with the CAC in their 2nd Annual Exhibition. Painter. Born in Sacramento, CA on Jan. 8, 1878, the grandson of F. W. Hatch who settled in Sacramento in 1851. Fred grew up there and studied art locally. After graduating from UC Berkeley, he returned to Sacramento and worked in banking. During the 1920s he was active there with the Kingsley Art Club. Upon moving to Pasadena in 1930, he joined the staff of the Community Playhouse for which he was actor, director, and did the artwork for their playbills. Many of his watercolors were of characters he played and scenes from famous novels. Owner of the Blanchard Building, which hosted many exhibitions including the 2nd (1911), 3rd (1912) and 4th (1913) Annual CAC Exhibitions. Blanchard died in Pasadena on Aug. 29, 1948. CAC Exhibitions: 2nd Annual (1911, Honorary Member)
  • BLANCHARD, Jean (d. 1990)
    37th CAC President
    Blanchard lived in North Hollywood, where she worked for the studios of Disney, Warner Bros., and Hanna-Barbera. (The 1984 Roster and By-Laws gives her address as 606 Hagar St., San Fernando, CA 91340). Her teachers included Edward Runci, Myrtle Kennedy, Margaret Roach and Barton Manbert – after her interest turned to watercolor, she studied with Chuck Fuson, Jake Lee, and Rex Brandt. Later in England Blanchard worked under British artists David Burley and Walter Roberts. Failing eyesight forced her to give up active membership, and her art supplies were given to the CAC. She died in March 1990. Don Roaché 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. Member: CAC, Valley Artists Guild, San Fernando Valley Art Club (Life Member). (R, 1978-79) (A) (B, passing, Apr. 1990)
  • 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. The wife of TV actor Monty Blue. She gave a portrait painting demonstration at the Jan. 1960 CAC Meeting. (R, 1964) (B, Jan. 1960; joined, Apr. 1960)
  • 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. CAC Exhibitions: 6th Annual (1915) (H) (M)
  • BOARDMAN, Mrs. Queen
    Mrs. Boardman was the donor of an annual prize to the CAC of $100. She was also the president of the L.A. Chapter of the National Flower and Fruit Guild as well as a member of other charitable organizations. (B, joined July-August 1931)
  • BOEHME, Hazel Fetterley (1900 – 1941)
    A painter and etcher, she was active in Los Angeles where she studied with Millard Sheets and Frank Zimmerer. In 1932 she exhibited at the Bartlett Gallery in Los Angeles. CAC Exhibitions: 22nd Annual (1931); 23rd Annual (1932); 24th Annual (1933) (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)
  • BOHNENBERGER, John (1926-2012)
    Member and watercolorist John Bohnenberger was born on May 29, 1926 in Chicago, IL to George and Magdalene Bohnenberger. John served in the U.S. Army (1943-46) and later worked for the U.S. Post Office in Monterey Park (1947-72). Bohnenberger was primarily self-taught, although he studied under watercolorist Jan Kunz. He moved to Atherton Retirement Community (Alhambra, CA) in 1994. Bohnenberger passed away January 9, 2012. CAC Exhibitions: 88th Annual (Hon. Mention), Sights and Sounds of Santa Ana: 1st Annual Plein Air Painting Event (1997); 89th Annual, Sights and Sounds of Santa Ana: 2nd Annual Plein Air Painting Event (1998, 2nd Place)
  • BOHNSACK, Thelma
    Member. (B, joined Dec. 1989)
  • 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)
  • BONELLI, Louise (d. 1949)
    Member. (B, Feb. 1949)
  • 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. Many working artists today studied with him. Bongart passed away on March 2, 1985. (R, 1964; 1978-79) (B, passing, Apr. 1985)
  • 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. CAC Exhibitions: 9th Annual (1918) (H) (M)
  • BORG, Carl Oscar (1879 – 1947)
    A Charter Member of the Painters’ Club of Los Angeles, Borg was a very early (possibly Founding) Member of the CAC; initially Wm. Wendt taught him painting. Working as a house and furniture painter on the east coast, he jumped 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. Borg was designated as part of an Exhibition Committee at the 2nd monthly CAC meeting, Feb. 5, 1910. (LAT – joined CAC prior to Feb. 13, 1910) (Exh. with the CAC 1914-15, 1918-25, 1928, 1931, 1933, s-1917, s-1918) (H) (M) CAC Exhibitions: 1st Annual Chautauqua Exhibit (1910); 1st Annual (1911); 3rd Annual (1912); 4th Annual (1913); 5th Annual (1914); 6th Annual (1915); Spring Exhibition (1917); 9th Annual, Spring Exhibition (1918); 10th Annual (1919); 11th Annual (1920); 12th Annual (1921); 13th Annual, Building Fund Exhibition (1922); 14th Annual (1923); 15th Annual (1924); 16th Annual (1925); 19th Annual (1928); 22nd Annual (1931); 24th Annual (1933); 25th Annual (1934) (LAT – joined CAC prior to Feb. 13, 1910)
  • BOSMAN, Barnard
    Member from South Africa. (B, joined Apr. 1958)
  • 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)
  • BOWEDT, Carl
    Painter, Member. (B, joined Feb. 1955)
  • BOWLES, Caroline Hutchinson (1865 – 1923)
    She studied under Chase in NYC and spent four years at the Academie Julian. She spent four years in Pasadena, starting in 1916, before returning to Boston. Bowles first appears with the CAC in their Spring 1917 Exhibit. CAC Exhibitions: Spring Exhibition (1917) (Exh. with the CAC 1917-18, 1920, s-1917, s-1918) (H) (M)
  • BOWMAN, Carolyn
    Member, lived in Sherman Oaks. (B, Oct. 1985)
  • BOWMAN, Vivian L.
    Associate Member, lived in Rolling Hills and Rancho Palos Verdes. (R, 1964)
  • BOYD, Bernardine
    Member. (B, joined, Apr. 1985)
  • 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 Apr. 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 UC 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. He held awards from the Society of Illustrators (NY & L.A., Life Achievement Award), and the L.A. 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 CAC; Senior Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists; lifetime member of the Society of Illustrators of L.A.; Mountain Oyster Club (Tucson). Boyle made up and included the initials “BSWCA” with his signature, which stood for “Big Shot West Coast Artist.” Boyle passed away Feb. 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) (B, joined Oct. 1954)
  • BRAUN, Maurice (1877 – 1941)
    Studied with Wm. Merritt Chase in NYC; founded the San Diego Academy of Art (with Marco Zim). Braun first appears with the CAC in the 1912 Blanchard Exhibition. (Exh. with the CAC 1914-20, 1924, 1926-28, 1931-32, s-1917, s-1918, s-1919) CAC Exhibitions: Blanchard Exhibition (1912) (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)
  • BRAUNSCHWEIGER, Mrs. Walter
    Member. (B, joined Oct. 1960)
  • BREMER, Anne Millay (1868 – 1923)
    She studied under E. Carlsen and A. Mathews in California followed by further training in Paris with Lhote. CAC Exhibitions: 6th Annual (1915); 1916, 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)
  • BRISTOW, Hilda (d. 1961)
    Member. (B – joined, Nov. 1960; passing, Sept. 1961)
  • BROOKS, Mildred Bryant (1901 – 1995)
    Etcher. Born in Marysville, MO on July 21, 1901. In 1907 the Bryant family settled in Long Beach, CA. Mildred showed artistic talent at an early age and following high school began art studies at USC followed by classes at the Otis and Chouinard art schools. F. Tolles Chamberlin at Otis first gave her encouragement to become an etcher. In 1924 she married Don Brooks. She began teaching at the Stickney Art School in Pasadena (1929) and did the bulk of her etchings in the 1930s. At the beginning of WWII she abandoned etching since she was unable to get the necessary European etching supplies. Her years then were spent teaching and lecturing in southern California. Mrs. Brooks died at a rest home in Santa Barbara on July 3, 1995. Member: Calif. Society of Etchers; Calif. PM Society; Chicago Society of Etchers; Society of American Etchers. Exh: Smithsonian Inst., 1936 (solo); Laguna Museum, 1975 (solo). In: CSL; Orange Co. (CA) Museum; Cleveland Museum; NMAA; LACMA; De Young Museum; NY Public Library; Smithsonian Inst. SCA; KOV; WWAA 1936-53; So. Calif. Artists, 1890-1940; Santa Barbara News-Press, 7-11-1995 (obit). CAC Exhibitions: 35th Annual (1944) (H)
  • BROWN, Benjamin Chambers (1865 – 1942)
    3rd CAC President
    Active Member of the Painters’ Club (elected in Oct. 1906), Brown first appears with the CAC in their exhibit at the Long Beach Public Library (July 1910). He studied at the Academie Julian under Laurens and Benjamin-Constant. Brown co-founded the California Society of Printmakers with his brother Howell Brown and served as the third CAC president. Known for his bright and sunny paintings of Southern California mountains and coastlines, hillsides covered in poppies and lupine. CAC Exhibitions: 1st Annual Chautauqua Exhibit (1910); 2nd Annual (1911); 3rd Annual (1912); 4th Annual (1913); 5th Annual (1914); 6th Annual (1915); 7th Annual (1916); 8th Annual, Spring Exhibition (1917); 9th Annual, Spring Exhibition (1918); 10th Annual, Spring Exhibition (1919); 11th Annual (1920); 12th Annual (1921); 13th Annual (1922); 14th Annual (1923); 15th Annual (1924); 19th Annual (1928); 20th Annual (1929); 21st Annual (1930); 23rd Annual (1932); 26th Annual (1935) (LAT) (H) (M)
  • BROWN, Mrs. Benjamin Chambers (n.d.)
    Pres. Paval awarded Honorary Life Memberships to the wives of the first 20 CAC Presidents. (B, Aug. 1955)
  • 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) (B, joined July 1932)
  • BROWN, Eleanor
    Patron Member, lived in South Gate. (R, 1964, 1978-79) (B, joined Oct. 1960)
  • BROWN, M. Hale (1901 – 1987)
    33rd CAC President
    An Associate Member and 33rd CAC President, Brown and his wife Frances lived in Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades. Both he and his wife were later made Honorary Life Members. The couple is credited with hosting the 1968 CAC Gold Medal Exhibition reception, held at The Pavilion. (R, 1964; 1978-79) (B, Apr. 1968)
  • BROWN, Frances (Mrs. M. Hale)
    Honorary Life Member and wife of President M. Hale Brown, the couple lived in Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades. (R, 1978-79) (B, Apr. 1968)
  • 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.]
  • BROWN, Steve
    Member. (B, joined Dec. 1988)
  • 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)
  • BRUNINK, Kalan (d.2009)
  • 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, Luvena
    See VYSEKAL, Luvena Buchanan
  • 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. She first appears with the CAC in their Spring 1917 Exhibit. Never marrying; she was the sister to artist Luvena Buchanan Vysekal. CAC Exhibitions: Spring Exhibition (1917) (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) (B, joined Oct. 1954) CAC Exhibitions: Building Fund Exhibition (1922)
  • BURCH, Mildred
    Artist Member, lived in Los Angeles. (R, 1978-79) Burch passed away in late 1988/early 1989. (B, Jan. 1989)
  • 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 Roger Noble Burnham taught at Harvard’s School of Architecture before moving to Los Angeles in 1925, where he taught at Otis until 1932. He sculpted many commissions, among them Tommy Trojan for USC and the General MacArthur Monument in MacArthur Park. He is referenced in Artistwocky, a parody of Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky in the December 1928 issue of the CAC Bulletin. CAC Exhibitions: 35th Annual (1944); 1926-38. (H) (M) (A) (B, May 1951) His wife Eleanor Burnham passed away in July 1959. (B, Aug. 1959)
  • 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(h) Paulson
    Artist Member, lived in Long Beach. Her husband passed away in Sept. 1952. (R, 1964) (B, Oct. 1952)
  • BUSH, Ella Shepard (1861 – 1948)
    She studied with Weir, Kenyon Cox, Henri, and T.W. Thayer at the ASL. She first appears with the CAC in their 8th Annual Exhibit. CAC Exhibitions: 8th Annual (1917) (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) (A) (R, 1978-79)
  • BUTLER, Clyde E.
    Butler was awarded first prize in interior decoration (Along with a year of membership with the CAC) at the First Annual G.I. Art Exhibit in Los Angeles. CAC Exhibitions: G.I. Exhibit (1946)
  • BUTLER, Edward Burgess (1853 – 1928)
    A successful Chicago merchant, he retired to his winter home in Pasadena in 1914 to paint landscapes full-time. He first appears with the CAC in their Spring 1917 Exhibit. CAC Exhibitions: Spring Exhibition (1917) (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)
  • BYRNE, Jon J.
    An Associate Member, Byrne first appears with the CAC in their 2nd Annual Exhibition. CAC Exhibitions: 2nd Annual(1911)