About Roy Martell Mason

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    Roy Martell Mason(1886-1972) (Batavia, NY / La Jolla, Ca.)

    Artist visitor to Morro Bay 1959.

    “Recent distinguished visitors in Morro Bay were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason from Batavia, N. Y. Mason, a landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was impressed by the scenic potentialities of the community, and canvassed the town in an effort to locate a totally new vantage point from which to paint the distinctive local landmark, Morro Rock.

    Born in Gilbert Mills, N. Y., March 15, 1886, Mason was educated there in the public schools. Meanwhile he had undertaken the study of art under his father’s instruction. Since 1929 he has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Gold Medal of Honor for waterc...

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