Mid 20th Century Farris Wheeler Early Ca Artist, Oil Painting , Carmel

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Vintage oil painting on board by noted early California artist, Farris Wheeler. Carmel coastal scene, image 22 x 28, signed, … Read more Vintage oil painting on board by noted early California artist, Farris Wheeler. Carmel coastal scene, image 22 x 28, signed, newer frame.

Wheeler, Farris Warren (1882-1968) (Lived in Illinois / Northridge / San Simeon / Palm Desert)

Farris Wheeler was b. June 25, 1882 in Iowa. In 1930 he was working as a real estate broker in San Gabriel, Ca., where he resided with wife, Bessie and son, Robert (age 22). Farris and Bessie moved to Sepulveda (in West Los Angeles) c. 1946 at which time he took up painting, having been in the business of restoring paintings for many years.

He was active with the San Fernando Valley Professional Artists’ Guild. By 1958 he “settled” in Palm Desert. By that date, his paintings had been exhibited at the Greek Theater, the Friday Morning Club, the Ebell Club and the Laguna Beach Art Association. He was also a member of the California Art Club and the Desert Art Center. See less