ISAAC FRAZEE
THE LAGUNA ARTIST
nThe Dean of Laguna Artists during the 1930Õs. His small studio on Lombardy Lane became the social hub
of the Laguna art colony.
nAlthough his art never achieved the same level as that of his
contemporaries--Anna Hills, William Wendt, W.A.
Griffith, Joseph Kleitch, Edgar Payne, Karl
Yens, etc.--his work was respected by them
all.
nReview in the South Coast News: ÒHis paintings have a dream-like
quality closely akin to his poetry.Ó
nAlthough he painted a variety of subjects, including portraits,
still-lifes, buildings, etc., nature was always his
favorite. He saw the ÒGreat SpiritÓ
within nature, and used his art--as he did his
poetry and drama--to show the presence
of God in everything.
Chief Sitting Bull