Charles F. Keck and the California Scene, Works in Watercolor 1930s California Art a watercolor painting by Phil

a watercolor painting by Phil Dike

"This was a final sketch for the larger painting of "April in Normandy" that was purchased by the Frye Museum in Seattle

Courtesy of daughter-Linda Gramatky Smith

a watercolor painting by David Blower

Charles F. Keck and the California Scene, Works in Watercolor 1930s California Art a watercolor painting by PhilPhotos of Charles Keck courtesy of National Watercolor Society archives. 32 pages, limited availability. 25 color illustrations, softcover $17. 00 The paintings of Charles Keck capture the intriguing ambiance of Los Angeles during one of the most fascinating periods in the city's history. Born in Iowa, Keck relocated to California at the age of seven and quickly assimilated to his adopted home. He attended school at such local fixtures as Fairfax High