biography of Philip G. SHUMAKER (1921-1967)

Birth place: Beaver, PA

Profession: Painter

Studied: Grand Central Art School; ASL with Frank Vincent Dumond

Comments: Shumaker was an admirer of Frederick Waugh. He believed the horizon played a major part in establishing the mood of a picture.Painting locations include Monhegan Island (ME). Publication: author, Painting the Sea" (Sterling Publishing Co., 1966.).

Sources: Curtis, Curtis, and Lieberman, 117, 186."