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Leon Franks Clown Oil on Canvas Painting

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Leon Franks Clown Oil on Canvas Painting
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20" by 24" framed. Leon Franks (1914 - 1970) was active/lived in California, Alberta / Canada. Leon Franks is known for Landscape, still life, figure painting. Born in Edmonton, Canada on April 28, 1914. Franks studied in Paris at Académie Julian and Grande Chaumiére. He painted portraits and scenery for Vancouver theaters before settling in Los Angeles about 1936. There he further studied with Fechin, Chamberlin, Will Foster, at Chouinard's and the Art Center while doing titles and designing for the movie industry. He taught art at Los Angeles City Parks & Recreation (1949), Los Angeles Businessmens Art Club (1955-56), and Laguna Beach Art & Design School (1962-65). Franks died in Laguna Beach, CA on Nov. 11, 1970. His work includes portraits and still lifes. He was the author of several "How to Paint" books. Exh: CPLH, 1947; Arizona State Fair, 1947 (2nd prize); Painters & Sculptors of LA, 1947, 1948 (1st prize); Glendale Public Library, 1954; Calif. Art Club, 1951-64; Calif. State Fair, 1958 (award); Friday Morning Club (LA), 1959 (1st prize); Laguna Beach AA, 1960 (1st prize), 1962 (2nd prize); Ebell Club (LA), 1964 (2nd prize).