Biography: Hardie Gramatky, N.A. (1907-1979) Born: Dallas, TX; Studied: Stanford University, Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Academy of Design, New York Water Color Club, American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society. Hardie Gramatky was raised in Southern California. He studied art with F. Tolles Chamberlin, Clarence Hinkle, Pruett Carter...... read more
"The colors in this watercolor are so unusual and rich, and remind many people of that special time in youth when kids can spend time fishing and finding sea creatures down in the marsh lands for hours on end. Compo is the town beach in Westport, Connecticut, and Dad was intrigued at seeing three friends having a good time together."
Courtesy of daughter-Linda Gramatky Smith
