Background
Mechau, Frank Junior. was born on January 26, 1904 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Frank Albert and Alice Bluegown (Livingston) Mechau.
Mechau, Frank Junior. was born on January 26, 1904 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Frank Albert and Alice Bluegown (Livingston) Mechau.
Student Denver University, 1923-1924, Art Institute Chicago, 1924-1925. Studied museums of New York City, 1925-1929. Europe, 1929-1931.
Began as painter and art instructor, 1931. Lectured Kirkland School of Art, Denver, 1931. Operated own art school, 1931-1938.
Director art, San Luis School, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1934-1935.
Painting instructor, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 1937-1938. Director art Classes Colombia University, 1939-1944, associate professor architecture and director of drawing, painting and sculpture.
War artist-correspondent for Life Magazine, 1943.
Married Paula Ralska, 1925. Children: Vanni, Dorik, Duna, Michael.