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Ellwood Graham

Ellwood Graham (1911 - 2007) was active/lived in California, Oregon.  Ellwood Graham is known for Abstract imagery, pictographs, mural.

The following biographical information is from periodical articles about the artist:

ALTA VISTA MAGAZINE
, Sunday, February 23, 1992

"ELLWOOD GRAHAM: NEVER SAY DIE"

by Susan Lea Hubbard

A life of great joy and great sorrow is evident in Ellwood Graham's 80-year-old twinkling eyes and yet his paintings evoke childlike optimism.  The brilliant colors, free designs and light airiness belie happiness and freedom, even though strong themes and archetypal symbolism are integrated to provoke deeper scrutiny.

His unique style of abstract modernism has been on the cutting edge of the art world for years. He considers himself a "profound painter," comparing himself to a composer on a "musical canvas."

Graham lives in a modest but tastefully modern home in Pebble Beach. His studio at the back of the house features works in progress upon the easel. Paintings are stacked in hallways and along walls. Interior   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 24943 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

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Artist artworks for sale and wanted

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Research resources

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Similar artists

.  There are 1 similar (related) artists for Ellwood Graham available:    Tilden Daken



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Keywords and Quick Facts for Ellwood Graham


   Keywords 
Art Method
  • Easel Painting
  • Murals: Design, Painting, Fresco, Mosaic, Glass
Art MediaArt StyleArt SubjectGeography/Places Lived and/or Worked
  • California Before 1940
  • Mexico and/or Central America
  • Monterey, Carmel California
Art Association
  • Carmel Art Association
Art School
  • St. Louis School of Fine Art, Student
Chronology
  • Early 20th Century Before 1950
  • Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
  • Abstraction Specialty
  • Figure Specialty
  • Mural Specialty
  • WPA Artist, Federal Art Project, Murals and Easel Paintings
Exhibition of Art Association
  • Carmel Art Association-
  • San Francisco Art Association
Exhibition of Museum
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Corcoran Gallery and/or Art School, Washington DC
  • Whitney Biennial Museum of American Art

The above Keywords are derived from what askART has identified from our research for this artist and are intended as an additional tool for information. Sources include books, periodicals, auction records, family members, friends, and professional researchers. askART has derived Quick Facts as a brief overview; it is not a complete list rather it is a list that is most frequently cited.
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