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Walter Bomar

Walter Bomar (1918 - 1988) was active/lived in New York, Oklahoma.  Walter Bomar is known for Illustrator-magazine, landscape.

The following is from Todd Hammel:

For more than 50 years Walter Bomar was one of the 20th century's most prolific and accomplished graphics illustrator and artist. Born December 28th, 1918 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he launched his career in Chicago first attending the American Academy of Art and the Chicago Art Institute and subsequently working for the "Chicago Tribune". Later, he moved and settled in New York City where he continued his career and education attending the Grand Central Arts School, School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League while enjoying a prestigious career as a Freelance Artist, Art Director and famous Graphics Illustrator.

Walter Bomar is an American original who was first recognized as an exceptional graphics illustrator. As a member of the Society of Illustrators, he was commissioned to assist in the war effort in the 1940's inviting Americans to invest in US War Bonds by depicting patriotic images. Inspired by Norman Rockwell, he often captur   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 2888 characters.]  Artist bio

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Keywords and Quick Facts for Walter Bomar


   Keywords 
Art Method
  • Easel Painting
  • Illustration, Illustrator
Art MediaArt StyleArt Subject
  • Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
  • Landscape, Nature, Rural Scene
  • Still Life
Art Association
  • Salmagundi Club, New York City
  • Society of Illustrators-
Art School
  • Art Students League of New York, Student
  • Grand Central School of Art, Student
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Student
  • School of Visual Arts, New York, Student
Chronology
  • Early 20th Century Before 1950
  • Late 20th Century After 1950
Notable Commercial Gallery Representation, Pre 21s
  • Grand Central Art Galleries, New York City
Exhibition of Art Association
  • Salmagundi Club, New York City-
  • Society of Illustrators

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