Lorraine (Weidinger) MacDonald

Lorraine (Weidinger) MacDonald was born on April 23, 1915. Lorraine was one of the first women in graphic design and illustration working in the California Berkeley area in the 1930's. Her precise technique with pen and ink and design abilities enabled her to create commercial art for Van De Kamps, Colliers, J.F Hinks and Sons Stores, House Beautiful Home and Field, A.G. Spalding Bros. Sporting Goods and many others.

Lorraine passed away on December 21, 1999 survived by her son Jim MacDonald and his family.

Samples of Lorraine's work:

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Mark Dallmeier

Ink wash of woman 1935	Pencil drawing 1935

Pen & Ink of Spanish Court	Sailboats painting 1934

Girl with Dog, 1934	Christmas Card 1933

Magazine Illustration 1935	Ad art in Berkley news paper 1935

Ink drawing of actor 1935	Royal Geletin Ad 1935

Human Feature Study Oct, 12 1933	Ink Study of Lorraine's Room 1933

Artwork above is owned by American Spirit Studios and protected under Copyright