Agnes Marie Schenk scrapbooks collection, 1985-1992

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Schenk, Agnes Marie
Abstract:
Extent:
2 scrapbooks
Language:
Preferred citation:

Agnes Marie Schenk scrapbooks collection. Laguna College of Art and Design

Background

Scope and content:

The collection documents Agnes Schenk's creative process compiled between 1985-1992. The Dennis and Leslie Power Library displays one of her paintings. Schenk remained connected to the LCAD community throughout her life. The scrapbooks contain images she used for inspiration, notes on color pallets, raw tube colors, and color mixes used for individual paintings. The majority of her notes are accompanied by photographs of the finished paintings.

Biographical / historical:

Agnes Marie Schenk (Aggie), (1928-2020), was born in Alton, Illinois and was a 55 year resident of Laguna Beach, CA. Schenk was a former Laguna Beach artist and Laguna College of Art & Design alumna.

Acquisition information:
Donation, 2021.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Sketchbooks
Names:
Laguna College of Art & Design

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Preferred citation:

Agnes Marie Schenk scrapbooks collection. Laguna College of Art and Design

Location of this collection:
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651, US
Contact:
(949) 376-6000