Ritchie A. Benson"Misty Lagoon", Monochrome 1970's Lanscape Watercolor 1970s
1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Ritchie A. Benson (1941 - 1996, American)
- Creation Year:1970s
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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Ritchie A. Benson
Ritchie A. Benson grew up in Los Angeles and first studied at the Los Angeles Art Center. A member of the American Watercolor Society and the California Watercolor Society, Benson has exhibited nationally since the 1960s and is the recipient of numerous medals, prizes and juried awards. He is represented by the Challis Gallery of Laguna Beach and the Art Association. Ritchie Benson is known for his delicate, modernist watercolor views of the coast of California and Washington state.
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