Colman, Roi Clarkson

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Colman, Roi Clarkson

Colman, Roi Clarkson (1884-1945).

Moonlight Serenade by Roi Clarkson Colman (1884-1945)

24" x 30", Oil/Canvas, Signed Lower Right

Est.: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold by John Moran Auctioneers for $6,325 on 6/20/2006
ARTIST WORLD RECORD

Painter, muralist. Born in Elgin, IL on Jan. 27, 1884.

Artistically inclined at an early age, Colman moved to Chicago when he was 16 and began his art studies with L.H. Yarwood.

The years 1903-11 were spent in Dallas, TX where he painted scenes along the Gulf of Mexico and a series of the old Indian forts of West Texas.

In 1911 he left for a two year stay in Paris to further study with Jean Paul Laurens and at Academies Julian and Grand Chaumiere.

Returning to the U.S., he settled in Southern California in 1913 where he was active in Pasadena, La Jolla, and served as director of the Santa Ana Art Academy.

About 1920 he bought beachfront property at Laguna Beach on which he built a home and studio.

During 1928 he lived on the Monterey Peninsula and was active with the Carmel Art Ass'n.

Colman died in San Diego on Nov. 29, 1945.

Although he painted landscapes, he is best known for his coastals and marines.

Member: Calif. Art Club; San Diego Art Guild; Laguna Beach AA (founding member). Works held: Santa Monica Women's Club; Santa Ana Jr. High School (murals); La Jolla Yacht Club. Fld; SCA; AAA 1919-33; WWAA 1936-41.

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