Lenard Kester, American Artist. Recipient numerous prizes, awards; awarded Life magazine commission, 1947, Albert Dorne award, 1964, Mario Cooper award, 1966; Tiffany Foundation fellow, 1949. Member American Watercolor Society (Windsor and Newton award 1959), Society Western Artists; associate National Academy of Design (Obrig prize 1959, Saltus gold medal).
Background
Kester, Lenard was born on May 10, 1917 in New York City. Son of Human and Yetta (Kalfus) Kester.
Education
Student in public schools.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Watercolor Society (Windsor and Newton award 1959), Society Western Artists. Associate National Academy of Design (Obrig prize 1959, Saltus gold medal).
Recipient numerous prizes, awards. Awarded Life magazine commission, 1947, Albert Dorne award, 1964, Mario Cooper award, 1966. Tiffany Foundation fellow, 1949.
Recipient numerous prizes, awards. Awarded Life magazine commission, 1947, Albert Dorne award, 1964, Mario Cooper award, 1966. Tiffany Foundation fellow, 1949.