Background
Phillips, Donald James was born on November 25, 1924 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Thomas Francis and Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Phillips.
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Donald James Phillips
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Donald James Phillips, American artist. Recipient Honorarium award United States Coast Guard, Governor's Island, New York, 1991, 18 national and international awards painting, 1982-1992, 30 various local awards, 1982-1998, Adirondack Rouse Gold Medallion, The Arts Guild of Old Forge (New York ) Inc., 1985. With United States Marine Corps, 1942-1945, 50-51. Member Watercolor West, American Watercolor Society.
Education
Bachelor, California College Arts and Crafts, Oakland, 1950.
Career
Designer, construction company, Oakland, 1950; architectural delineator, major chain, Oakland, 1952-1962; industrial designer, major chain, Oakland, 1962-1982; watercolor artist, Fireside Gallery and Mulberry Gallery, Carmel and Aptos, California. Art exhibit judge art societies and fair competitions. Instructor adult watercolor study.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Marine Corps, 1942-1945, 50-51. Member Watercolor West, American Watercolor Society.
Interests
Connections
Married Virginia May Schmidt, September 3, 1949. Children: Ann Katherine Phillips Barber, Jane Louise Phillips McFann.
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Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Honorarium award United States Coast Guard, Governor's Island, New York, 1991, 18 national and international awards painting, 1982-1992, 30 various local awards, 1982-1998, Adirondack Rouse Gold Medallion, The Arts Guild of Old Forge (New York ) Inc., 1985.Recipient Honorarium award United States Coast Guard, Governor's Island, New York, 1991, 18 national and international awards painting, 1982-1992, 30 various local awards, 1982-1998, Adirondack Rouse Gold Medallion, The Arts Guild of Old Forge (New York ) Inc., 1985.