Tom Lovell (1909 - 1997) American Charcoal on Paper Measure 18 4/2"in H x 15"in W and 25"in H x 20"in W with frame Known for: Western genre painting, magazine and pulp illustrator Biography: Tom Lovell came to western subject matter with impeccable credentials and the reputation of a mature, highly-regarded artist and illustrator. A graduate of the College of Fine Arts at Syracuse University, Lovell chose to use his talent to paint western subjects. Lovell was drawn to the history of the Old West and its wealth of inspiration for the historical painter. Although drawn from history, Lovell's paintings are fresh and vital, never tired or hackneyed. The quality of his contribution to contemporary western art is remarkable. Tom Lovell's work clearly illustrates the argument that western art be regarded as fine art.