Morton Traylor

Morton Patrick Traylor (April 6, 1918 – April 28, 1996) was an American fine artist, designer, serigrapher and founder of the Virginia Art Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Biography

Born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 6, 1918, Morton Traylor lived in Los Angeles most of his life. After graduating from Eagle Rock High School, he entered Los Angeles City College, where his formal art training began. He then attended the Chouinard Art Institute for two years, holding scholarships won in competition. While at Chouinard, Traylor was introduced to Rico Lebrun, who taught life drawing.

In the spring of 1942, Traylor entered the Navy, where he became an aviation radio man and stationed with a Blimp Squadron in Brazil. While in service his work was exhibited at the Civic Service Club in Jacksonville, Florida in 1943, and later at Moffett Field, California in 1945. A group of his paintings were then shown at Los Angeles City College in 1946.

Traylor was invited to attend École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (National School of the Fine Arts) in Paris, France. He exhibited in the Palais de New York, where he received much praise and a number of newspaper mentions. After returning to Los Angeles, Traylor was invited to teach at the Jepson Art Institute alongside former teacher, Rico Lebrun.

In 1964, he established the Virginia Art Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Morton Traylor's artwork can be found in museums and private collections around the world including the Georgia Museum of Art and The British Museum.

Professional life

Awards and honors

National and Group Exhibitions

Publications

Gallery