Lester Raymer

Untitled, drummer boy, oil on board, 1962, Raymer Society collection, gift from Barbara and Roger Ellis. Photo by Jaderborg Photography.

Lester Wilton Raymer (September 24, 1907 – 1991) was an American artist from Alva, Oklahoma.

Raymer studied at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1930 to 1933, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While there, he studied with Russian painter Boris Anisfeld and art historian Helen Gardner.[1]

Most well known for his paintings,[2] Raymer worked in many mediums including prints, fiber art, metal work, mosaics, ceramics, wood carving, jewelry, cast concrete, sculptures, tin ornaments, furniture, toys, and more.[3]

Many of his works are now on display at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg, Kansas.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Variations of the Vision...The Art of Lester Raymer". www.tfaoi.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Lester Raymer". Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Kahler, B.R. (1998). Lester Raymer: A collection of essays. Raymer Society. ISBN 0966703200.
  4. ^ "Lester Raymer and The Red Barn Studio". Red Barn Studio. June 23, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Lester Raymer Red Barn Studio - Lindsborg, Kansas". www.kansastravel.org. Retrieved March 17, 2020.