There are several famous artists in Seattle and many famous artists from Seattle. These artists have accomplished great achievements and disrepute in the art industry, as well as contributing to the legacy of Seattle famous artists. Gypsy Rose Lee, Audrey Wurdemann and Hank Ketcham are a triplet of distinguished famous artists from Seattle that have helped to define Seattle's artistic community.
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee lived from January 9, 1911 to April 26, 1970. Her original name was Ellen June Hovick but it was changed to Gypsy Rose Lee because of the form of her acting on stages. She wrote plays and was a steamy and alluring actress. Gypsy was born in Seattle and finally married John Olaf Hovick who was a salesman and newshound for a Seattle paper company. She would eventually write and act in several famous plays that were seen round the country. When Gypsy was 15, Rose developed a dancing act she named "Bobby Reed". Later, she held a career in dancing. Gypsy Rose made a name among the Seattle famous artists that of which will endure as long as Seattle supports art.
Audrey Wudermann
Audrey Wudermann was born on January 1, 1911 in Seattle, Washington. Audrey Wunderman used to be a famous poet, and was the youngest person to be awarded the Pulitzer prize. Audrey never went to elementary school but was ready to enter highschool when she was 11 years old. Audrey wrote her first poetry collection when she was 16 years old and it was called "The House of Silk". Audrey married a another writer and poet named Joseph Auslander. She moved to live with him in New York City in 1932. Thereafter, she moved to Washington DC with him and lived in the Cathedral Heights neighborhood in the northwestern section of the city.
Hank Ketcham
Born on March 14, 1920 in Seattle, Washington. Hank is amongst the most noted artists in Seattle, having made the lovable "Dennis the Menace" comic strip. He wrote it from 1951 to 1994 and after he retired, he turned into a painter and worked while he was home. He got awarded the Reuben Award in 1953 for creating Dennis the Menace. Hank completed his education at the Queen Anne High School and quickly attended the University of Washington. Ketcham's career commenced as an animator for companies including Walt Disney and a photographic expert for the Navy.
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Rose Lee lived from January 9, 1911 to April 26, 1970. Her original name was Ellen June Hovick but it was changed to Gypsy Rose Lee because of the form of her acting on stages. She wrote plays and was a steamy and alluring actress. Gypsy was born in Seattle and finally married John Olaf Hovick who was a salesman and newshound for a Seattle paper company. She would eventually write and act in several famous plays that were seen round the country. When Gypsy was 15, Rose developed a dancing act she named "Bobby Reed". Later, she held a career in dancing. Gypsy Rose made a name among the Seattle famous artists that of which will endure as long as Seattle supports art.
Audrey Wudermann
Audrey Wudermann was born on January 1, 1911 in Seattle, Washington. Audrey Wunderman used to be a famous poet, and was the youngest person to be awarded the Pulitzer prize. Audrey never went to elementary school but was ready to enter highschool when she was 11 years old. Audrey wrote her first poetry collection when she was 16 years old and it was called "The House of Silk". Audrey married a another writer and poet named Joseph Auslander. She moved to live with him in New York City in 1932. Thereafter, she moved to Washington DC with him and lived in the Cathedral Heights neighborhood in the northwestern section of the city.
Hank Ketcham
Born on March 14, 1920 in Seattle, Washington. Hank is amongst the most noted artists in Seattle, having made the lovable "Dennis the Menace" comic strip. He wrote it from 1951 to 1994 and after he retired, he turned into a painter and worked while he was home. He got awarded the Reuben Award in 1953 for creating Dennis the Menace. Hank completed his education at the Queen Anne High School and quickly attended the University of Washington. Ketcham's career commenced as an animator for companies including Walt Disney and a photographic expert for the Navy.
About the Author:
Helen Georgette has had an interest in famous artists from Seattle for many years. She has written prolifically on the development of the Seattle art scene, which can be read here.
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