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Paul John Wonner

Paul John Wonner (1920 - 2008) was active/lived in California, Arizona.  Paul Wonner is known for Abstract and realist floral still life, interior scenes and figure paintings.

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Paul Wonner is best known for his Abstract Expressionist still life paintings.  Much of his work focuses on small objects, jars, pitchers, fruit, etc. or on specific figures that dominate the space.  He was interested in art as a youth and his parents hired a tutor to help him with his drawing during high school.

Wonner was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1920, and after his early art education set out for California in 1937. He settled in Oakland where he attended the California College of Arts and Crafts.  His art school experience provided Wonner with basic drawing and painting techniques.  He graduated from CCAC in 1941 and was soon drafted into the United States Army. During his service, stationed in San Antonio, Texas, he continued his pursuit of art and even set up a small local studio.

He was discharged in 1946 and immediately headed for New York City to continue his artistic career.  During the Abstract Expressionist movement in the 1940s Wo   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 6565 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Paul John Wonner

   Paul John Wonner  Born:  1920 - Tucson , Arizona
Died:   2008 - San Franciso, California
Known for:  Abstract and realist floral still life, interior scenes and figure paintings

Paul Wonner is best known for his Abstract Expressionist still life paintings.  Much of his work focuses on small objects, jars, pitchers, fruit, etc. or on specific figures that dominate the space.  He was interested in art as a youth and his parents hired a tutor to help him with his drawing during high school.

Wonner was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1920, and after his early art education set out for California in 1937. He settled in Oakland where he attended the California College of Arts and Crafts.  His art school experience provided Wonner with basic drawing and painting techniques.  He graduated from CCAC in 1941 and was soon drafted into the United States Army. During his service, stationed in San Antonio,  ...  Displaying 750 of 6565 characters.

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