International studio (33.1907/1908(1908))

VOL. XXXIII. No. 129

Copyright, 1907, by John Lane Company

NOVEMBER, 1907

A PAINTER OF THE MIDDLE WEST,
L. H. MEAKIN
BY MAUDE I. G. OLIVER
Whereas the small coterie of painters
whose early inspiration was derived from influences
along the Ohio Valley nominally identifies itself
with that larger brotherhood embracing the entire
Western movement in
painting, the direct effects
of location and of com-
munity growth have
stamped their indelible
impress upon these men
as a class. As individ-
uals they may struggle
each to express some
particular phase of life
or nature, but still the
mark of environment is a
pote n t characteristic of all.
A more distinct type of
this band of workers than
the landscapist, L. H.
Meakin, it would be diffi-
cult to find. At the same
time, one rarely sees the
work of a more independ-
ent craftsman. An artist
who has his own especial
receipts for doing every-
thing, who does not emu-
late even himself, this
painter still reflects
strongly the local bias.
As" related by himself,
it was not until he was
past twenty that the seri-
ous study of drawing
ever occurred to him.
But, entering the old Mc-

Micken School of Design in Cincinnati, he was placed
under the direction of the late T. S. Noble, who
showed considerable interest in the young student’s
efforts. And it was largely through the kindly
attention of this master that Mr. Meakin gradu-
ally became aware of the idea that, if he worked
hard enough, he might eventually become a painter.
At that time opportunities for a student of art and

BY L. H. MEAKIN

OHIO RIVER, NEAR CINCINNATI

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