About The Artist:
A. Lester Gaba
Lester Gaba (1907 – 12 August 1987) was an American sculptor, writer and retail display designer. Born in Hannibal, Missouri. His parents owned a general store, but Gaba took no interest in the shop, spending most of the time on his own, drawing. At the age of 10, he participated at a soap sculpture contest organized by Procter & Gamble. Although he did not win it, participating changed his life. He decided he would become a proficient...
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About The Medium:
Oil
Process of painting with pigments with a medium of drying oil as the binder. Commonly used drying oils include linseed oil, poppy seed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil.