Lorraine Beauchamp Harris '59

(dates unknown)
Active in Guild 1959-63

EDUCATION:

  • Began studies at Converse under August Cook

  • Finished up at The University of Georgia

  • Also studied at the Art Students League in New York City

Studied under:

  • Jean Charlot

  • Lamar Dodd

  • Reginald Mars

  • Lucille Blanche

ART RELATED :

  • "One of her outstanding efforts was a mural in fresco: "History of Bookmaking" in the Henry Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia." (1961 calendar)

  • Finished up at UGA where she assisted Charlot on his fresco on the University campus.

  • "varied and intensive study in the fine arts in all its phases." calendar bio(1961)

  • She is highly acclaimed throughout the southeast for her canvases.

  • Widely known in art circles in the South

ORIGIN:

  • Last known address : (1959-61) Cowpens, SC

PERSONAL:

  • Husband was Rev. W. Fred Harris, Cowpens Methodist Church

  • She enjoyed writing and poetry. in 1960 was awarded 2nd Prize by the Charlotte Observer for her literary entry in their contest "What Reading Means to Me".