Richmond Kelsey (1905-1987) Born: San Diego, CA; Studied: Otis Art Institute (Los Angeles), Art Center School (Los Angeles); Member: American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society. Richmond Kelsey began painting and exhibiting watercolors while studying art in Los Angeles during the 1930s. After serving in World War II, he settled in Southern California and worked in the animated film business, producing watercolor backgrounds for Walt Disney Studios’ feature films and cartoons. In addition to his animation work and fine art watercolor painting, Kelsey also illustrated eight children’s stories for the Golden Book series and wrote and illustrated a book called Good Enough Gismo.

Biographical information:
Interview with Elmer Plummer, 1984
Who’s Who in American Art.

Biography courtesy of California Watercolors 1850-1970, ©2002 Hillcrest Press, Inc.

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