User:Bogart411/Elsbeth S. Mason

Elsbeth S. Mason - is a California Artist and the daughter of Doctor Henry Campbell and Artist Katherine Campbell.

Biography:
Elsbeth S. Mason - Born: Elspeth Sutherland Campbell  - May 12, 1927 Los Angeles, CA

Also, known as “Cat Grandma” for her love of cats. A reclusive, but accomplished local artist - her primary residence has been Agoura Hills, CA. She is a former member of the Westlake Artist Guild association and a multiple award winner in their art shows. As an artist, she used themes relating to Nature and simple line technique acquired in the study of Japanese brush painting. Her primary mediums were Watercolor, Acrylic, Illustration, and plate Etching. She attended the Otis Art institute, USC Art Center College of design , and was privately tutored by David Hsu (UCLA associate) in Japanese Brush painting/ technique. Her works were displayed in the Thousand Oaks City Hall Building, Thousand Oaks, CA.


 * Elsbeth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 5/2006 and continued to produce work through December 2008. She is currently in assisted care living due to her illness.

Education/ Training:
 Master – Library Science – USC

 BA – English – Stanford University

 Chouinard Art Institute

 Otis Art Institute

 USC/ Art center college of design

 Pierce College

 UCLA – tutelage of David Hsu – Japanese Brush Painting