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Herbert Richard Mears

Herbert Richard Mears (1923 - 1999) was active/lived in Texas, New York / Europe.  Herbert Mears is known for Abstract painting, drawing, teaching.

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HERBERT RICHARD MEARS (1923–1999)

Born in New York City, Herb Mears was interested in art from a young age. He studied under Fernand Leger in Paris and went on to paint and study in various studios in France and Italy before his arrival in Houston in 1951. With colleague David Adickes, whom he had met in Paris, Mears decided to open an art school. Their Studio of Contemporary Arts finally settled in an old building on Main Street with Mears and Adickes hoping to give classes to potential students. However, money was tight, and Mears found himself as a draftsman for Houston Lighting and Power Company, a job he excelled at and enjoyed.

Later, Mears was involved in the Contemporary Arts Association, frequently making trips to ensure security in addition to enjoying the art scene the Association provided. From the Contemporary Arts Association to the Art League of Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Mears began to gain recognition. An abstract, or non-objective piece   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 11112 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Herbert Richard Mears

   Herbert Richard Mears  Born:  1923 - New York City
Died:   1999 - Houston, Texas
Known for:  Abstract painting, drawing, teaching

HERBERT RICHARD MEARS (1923–1999)

Born in New York City, Herb Mears was interested in art from a young age. He studied under Fernand Leger in Paris and went on to paint and study in various studios in France and Italy before his arrival in Houston in 1951. With colleague David Adickes, whom he had met in Paris, Mears decided to open an art school. Their Studio of Contemporary Arts finally settled in an old building on Main Street with Mears and Adickes hoping to give classes to potential students. However, money was tight, and Mears found himself as a draftsman for Houston Lighting and Power Company, a job he excelled at and enjoyed.

Later, Mears was involved in the Contemporary Arts Association, frequently making trip  ...  Displaying 750 of 11112 characters.

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