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Pearl Took'Abstract in Coral and Turquoise', Woman Artist, Pasadena1968
1968
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About the Item
Oil abstract comprising interconnected organic shapes in variegated shades of turquoise, vermilion, coral, and lime, outlined in deep ebony.
Signed with monogram lower right, 'P.T.'. Additionally signed verso, 'Pearl Took' and dated November 1968.
Born in England, Pearl Took first studied at the Skipton Art School (1943-7) and, subsequently, at Sir John Cass College (1947-9). After immigrating to California in 1957, Took commenced her active career as a fine artist, also becoming an art teacher at Pasadena City College and a freelance illustrator with the Pasadena City News. As her painting style matured and evolved, she continued to further her studies, including at such prestigious institutions as the California State College, the Art Center of Design, the Otis Art Institute and the Parsons School of Design, among others. Over the course of a long career, Pearl Took was the recipient of numerous prizes and awards and exhibited with success, both at one-woman and group shows.
CREDENTIALS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
California State University, Humboldt, Set Design, Summer 1988
Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, Fashion and commercial art courses, 1981
Art Center College of Design, Commercial art courses, 1980
California Community College Life Credential in Fine and Applied Arts, 1980
California Standard Designated Subjects Life Credential in Art, 1966
California State College, Los Angeles, educational theory courses,1966
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Pasadena Municipal Court, 1978
National Society of Arts and Letters, Pasadena Chapter, 1977
Pasadena Star News,1977
Glendale YWCA
Altadena Public Library, for opening of new library building, April 1975
Paul Metcalf Gallery, Pasadena, 1971
Brand Library, Glendale, 1970
Pasadena Schools Federal Credit Union, 1969
Pasadena Public Library, 1968
Glendale College Library, 1968
Glendale Main Library, February 1967
Allegra Gallery, Los Angeles, 1966
Gallery 8, Pasadena, 1965
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Chalk on the Walk, Pasadena City Hall, 1994
Glendale College Library, 1970
Pasadena City College
Natural Selection, Los Angeles
Pasadena Artists Association, Pasadena Public Library (in 1960s)
Pan Pacific Auditorium, Invitational Decorators and Home Furnishings Show, L. A., 1963
ARTS RELATED EMPLOYMENT
1963-2003 Pearl Took Studio. Several series of group and private classes.
1964-1982 Free-lance Illustrator. Clients included courtroom Illustrations for the Pasadena Star News and illustrations for The Gambling Times magazine and others.
1964-1980 Art Instructor, Pasadena City College. Taught Portraiture, Figure Study, Landscape, Drawing Fundamentals, Color Theory, Two Dimensional Design and related subjects using varied techniques and media. Initiated several innovative concepts in curriculum.
1965-1979 Art Instructor, Glendale College. Figure Study and Landscape Painting.
1966 Art Instructor, Glendale YWCA. Encaustic techniques.
1960s Art Instructor, West Los Angeles College. Experimental mixed media class. (in 1960s, exact dates unknown)
GUEST LECTURES
The Church of Truth, Pasadena, several in 1980s
Kaiser Permanente, severeal presentations
National Society of Arts and Letters, Pasadena Chapter, 1977
Altadena Public Library, 1975
Pasadena Public Library, ca 1968
Glendale Art Association, 1965
Television interview and exhibition, The Chucko Show, 1964
Pan Pacific Auditorium, Home Decorators Show, 1963
PUBLICATIONS
Clusters, Winter 2002, San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly 14
Creative Writing Handbook, self published, 1998
Dreaming: Inside Out: a practical dream workbook, self published, 1996
SCHOLARSHIPS
London County Council Scholarship Awards:
1947-1950 Major County Award and 1945-1947 Major County award
1943-1945 Senior County Award; 1939-1943 Junior County Award
Courtesy of the Artist's website.
- Creator:Pearl Took (1928 - 2012, American)
- Creation Year:1968
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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- Condition:paper mounted on board; unframed. shows well.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3442418373
Pearl Took
Pearl Took studied at the Skipton Art School (1943-7) and, subsequently, at Sir John Cass College (1947-9). After immigrating to Pasadena, California in 1957 with her family, Took commenced her active career in painting, becoming a teacher at Pasadena City College and Glendale College. She also continued to further her studies in numerous centers including the California State College, the Art Center of Design and the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design. Took exhibited successfully, both solo and with groups, in Los Angeles County throughout her teaching career in addition to working as a freelance illustrator for the Pasadena Star News.
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