Loyal H. "Bud" Chapman, a native of Minnesota, was born in 1923. He began painting at an early age and played his first round of golf as a caddie at the age of 12 at Interlachen County Club, the sight where Bobby Jones finalized his Grand Slam. During World War II he flew b-29's and created a comic strip called "Willie Washout". After his discharge from the service he attended the Walker Art School in Minneapolis, and later opened his own art studio, starting his career as a commercial artist. In 1972 he started and completed his first golf painting of Victoria Falls Golf Club. 17 more holes followed over the next 10 years that were to be the 18 "Infamous Golf Holes". Check out all his art here.
I am not a golfer, never have been. My brother is obsessed with the game. He will take a jet on a Friday, fly to some nice course in the Southwest United States, play all weekend, and fly back Sunday night. He does this 2 weekends a month, that's what I call obsessed.I find Mr. Chapman's artwork, great. It also appeals to my surrealistic appreciations.
3 comments:
Awesome post! I remember the book of those golf holes, which I greatly enjoyed.
I'm rather close to Interlochen Golf Course, actually, and was pleased to see it mentioned.
Love the pics. Assume you're a golfer, too. That's one thing we have in common.
No, I am not a golfer.
In a previous life, I was a professional line cameraman. I shot artwork for artists and advertising companies, for preprint process.I have met Bud many times and shot his originals for preprint. Yes, I have seen, held, and even had these originals in my home. That was over 25 years ago, in Minneapolis.
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