Background
Fink, Denman was born on August 29, 1880 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review H. G. G. and Medie (Wagey) Fink.
Fink, Denman was born on August 29, 1880 in Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review H. G. G. and Medie (Wagey) Fink.
Student in public schools Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh School Design, Boston Museum School Art, Art Students’ League, New York City.
Began as illustrator for magazines. Did color illustrations for Colliers Weekly, American Magazines, others Became art director of civil development and special adviser to Georgia
East. Merrick, developer of Coral Gables.
Designed Venetian Pool, the four Portal Entrances to Coral Gables: collaborated with architects in designing Miami Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables City Hall. Executed murals for ceiling and stair well The Four Seasons.
Executed numerous murals for private residences, also various portraits. Director art department and professor drawing and painting U. Miami, 1930-1952, retired Exhibited National Academy of Design, Pennsylvania Academy, Pittsburgh International, Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago, City Museum Saint Louis, Pan American Exhibition, San Francisco.
Selected as one of 21 nationally known artists to paint canvas for Fourth Liberty Loan and United War Work campaign, depicting activities of American Library Association in World War I, latter receiving special showing in many cities, and Congressional Library, Corcoran Gallery, Washington.
Member National Society Mural Painters. Society Illustrators (New York), Planning Board City Coral Gables. Club: Salmagundi.
Married Zillah Jenkins, August 5, 1903. Children: Rogert Kendall, Enna (Mistress J. Allen Brown).