Skip to main content

Agnes Marie Schenk papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2021-001-alumni

Scope and Contents

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 sketchbooks 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.

Dates

  • 1985 - 1992

Creator

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.

Extent

3 Volumes (3 scrapbooks, 1 sketchbook)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Guide to the Agnes Marie Schenk Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Rand Boyd
Date
3/13/2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Dennis and Leslie Power Library Repository

Contact:
Dennis and Leslie Power Library, Laguna College of Art & Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach California 92651 United States
9493766000