Waiting for the Spec
by Ben Messick
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Literature: As seen in Ben Messick, by James R. Lafferty, Sr. A definitive biography of rediscovered artist Benjamin Newton Messick, 1891-1981.
About Ben Messick
| Ben Messick (1901-1981) Born: Strafford, MO; Studied: Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: California Art Club. Ben Messick was born in the Ozarks and spent his childhood there. When he was sixteen, he joined the armed forces and was sent to the European battle front. After recuperating from his wartime experiences, he moved to Los Angeles and studied with F. Tolles Chamberlin, Clarence Hinkle and Pruett Carter. (Read More) |
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| A Peek at the Circus, c. 1940s | Waiting for the Spec | Boat Patterns | At the Santa Monica Pier |
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| Whole of Laguna Mountains |
Olvera St., LA  | Santa Monica Beach |
Night Fishing, Long Beach |
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