Description

This is a unique and rare find for art collectors and enthusiasts. A Hallmark artist journal book with drawings and notes from Carolyn Yates, a Mid Century Modern artist. The book is handmade on paper and measures 4 5/8" in length and 7 1/4" in height. The diary journal is titled "Copenhagen," and features abstract and figurative art from the artist and is signed and dated in 1961. It is an original piece and is perfect for those who appreciate vintage items. The book also includes important aspects such as the artist's name, region of origin, production technique, and year of production. HALLMARK Artist Book “Copenhagen” Drawings Notes From A Journal CAROLYN YATES. The journal is written as a letter to a friend and expresses the artist observations of artistic techniques coming out of Copenhagen in 1961. The journal contains 11 hand drawn and painted pages that can be framed if desired. (I do not recommend). Obituary "Carolyn Yates passed away on May 31, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. Carolyn was born August 3, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Creel H. Yates and Rose (Worthington) Yates. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Central High School in 1953. Carolyn attended the University of Kansas City and graduated from the University of Kansas with a BA in Design in 1958. Upon graduation she began a distinctive career as a graphic designer in the art department of Hallmark Cards, Inc. While designing beautiful greeting cards for the caring public, she also designed President Eisenhower’s Christmas Card and President John F. Kennedy’s gift-wrapping paper. Carolyn felt that her most rewarding life accomplishment was designing Hallmark’s traveling children’s participatory art exhibit, Kaleidoscope, in 1969 and later designing the permanent Crown Center Kaleidoscope exhibit."