Background
Richards, Walter DuBois was born on September 18, 1907 in Penfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph DuBois and Ruby Mildred (Smith) Richards.
Richards, Walter DuBois was born on September 18, 1907 in Penfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Ralph DuBois and Ruby Mildred (Smith) Richards.
Graduate, Cleveland School Art, 1930.
With, Sundblom Studios, Chicago, 1930-1931; With, Tranquillini Studios, Cleveland, 1931-1936; With, Charles E. Cooper Studios, New York City, 1936-1950; freelance artist, since 1950.
Board directors Rowayton Art Center, Historic New Orleans Collection, 1989. Member American Watercolor Society (Second vice president 1965-1967), Connecticut Watercolor Society, National Academy of Design, since 1974 (Academician, since 1994), Society of Illustrators, Fairfield Watercolor Group (president, founder), Westport Artists.
Married Glenora Case, June 20, 1931. Children: Timothy, Henry Tracy.