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Charles Daniel Hoover
d.24 Apr 1952 Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, United States
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m. 5 Oct 1862
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m. 2 Jun 1889
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In 1900 he was an artist living next to his father, in 1910, an artist, in 1920 a portrait artist and his widowed mother was living next door, and in 1940, he was a widow and his daughter, Helen and family and Louis Lytle are living with him and they were living next to Paul C. Hoover family. Manuscript Charles D. Hoover, well-known local artist, was born in the old Cornersburg Hotel (Landmark of the early eighteenth century that was burned to the ground recently) and has lived in Youngstown most of his life. At an early age his artistic inclination began to assert itself in the form of sketches on the flyleaves of various textbooks, and at the age of ten he painted his first "master-piece" on the back of a piece of oilcloth "borrowed from the kitchen table. Art was an unheard of subject in the schools of those days, being labeled as a passtime (sic) only for the rich and leisurely; however in spite of much discouragement he clung to his desire to draw and paint, and every spare penny he could scrape together was used for canvas, paints, and other artist supplies. His talent finally began to be appreciated, and as a young man he and a cousin, (Charles McCauley) started out taking orders for free hand crayon work. On June 2nd, 1889 Mr. Hoover married a Pennsylvania girl, Susan Lytle, who also dreamed of painting. However the years brought six children to their home, and supporting a family became of major importance. Finally an opportunity to work as an artist presented itself and Mr. Hoover was employed by the National Art Co. for seven years in association with eighteen other artists. His wife encouraged him in every way, and he began to make rapid progress as a portrait and landscape painter. There being no funds for art school he taught himself by reading, observation and close association with other artists. He learned much by studying the technique of Spanish, German and English artists, and often speaks of Chapman, Froher, and Beaumont, artist friends that were interested in his talent. He exchanged studio space for instruction, and learned a great deal in that way. In 1911 and 1912 he and Edith Wright Stevenson, were commissioned to paint twenty portraits of Mahoning County judges for the Court House. Since then many historical paintings by Hoover have been hung in Youngstown public buildings. Believing that the study of lighting and composition would help him in his painting, Mr. Hoover took up photography, and for thirty-four years operated a Commercial Studio at Idora Park during the summer months. He maintained a small exhibition of his own paintings in conjunction with this, and became known for his landscapes of Mill Creek Park and historical paintings of Youngstown. Mr. Hoover is a Charter Member of the Mahoning Society of Artists of which he was President for four years, and also a member of the Buckeye Art Club. He displayed paintings at the Canfield Fair for years, and has had charge of the art exhibit in the Hall of Art for the past two years. His pictures have been exhibited all over the country and he has won many prizes and honorable mentions. Mr. Hoover is an ardent supporter of realistic art. He believes in painting things as they are, and maintains that "you cannot improve on nature." He has little patience with the "new fangled" interpretation of modern art, especially when it verges on the grotesque. To this veteran artist, who has seen "Art style" come and go, "art is the expression of beauty' and "where there is no beauty there is no art." His work is especially popular with the public because he paints with a simplicity and beauty that can be enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hoover's enthusiastic interest in her husband's career as an artist was of great help to him, and she became a valued critic of his work. After her family was raised Mrs. Hoover devoted much time to growing flowers and finally ventured to paint them, thus realizing a long cherished dream. Under the critical eye of her husband she became adept at putting the flowers she loved so well onto canvas. Mr. Hoover was justly proud of his wife's achievement, and they spent many happy hours together, painting. Their studio the center of interest to family, friends and visitors, was the scene of many happy gatherings. Mrs. Hoover died a few years ago, but her influence goes on in cherished memories. Mr. Hoover is in Florida at present studying the beauties of our southern clime. He took his artist supplies with him bag and baggage, and expects to return with many interesting canvases portraying landscape and marine scenes of Florida. Souce: unidentified, received from Johanna Lind Martin. Published Article With Picture CHARLES D. HOOVER Professional artist and photographer. Self taught artist who painted his first picture of the old mill at Lanierman's Falls when he was thirteen years old. Has painted over 1000 pictures of the old mill since. Taught landscape painting in private classes in Mill Creek Park, 1918-21. Originated art exhibitions at Canfield Fair. Was portrait artist for seven years for National Art Company, Youngstown, Ohio. Born at Cornersburg, near Youngstown, April 7, 1865. Lives at 1009 Main Street, Daytona Beach, Florida during the winter months, and at 3402 Canfield Road, Youngstown, Ohio. Joined Buckeye Art Club in 1924, and served as its vice-president from 1931 to 1940. Member Mahoning Society of Artisits and Daytona Beach Art Club. Works in oils. Represented in many private collections and portraits he painted in 1912 are hanging in Mahoning County Court House, Youngstown. Exhibited: NYS 36.SS; BU; MCP; MSA; CF; Daytona Beach, Florida; Sharon. One man show Butler Art Institute 1940. Awards: CF. 1 o 39, 40; Mill Creek 1 o popular prize. Source: unidentified, received from Johanna Lind Martin. Obituary with picture CHARLES D. HOOVER DIES; PICTURED MILL CREEK BEAUTY Charles D. Hoover, aged 87, of 3402 Canfield Rd., prominent valley artist, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ione Hale, New Rd., following three weeks' illness of pneumonia. Until his last illness Mr. Hoover had been able to be about his home and visit his family, and was making his usual plans for painting this summer. Mr. Hoover was known as the man who had made 1,000 pictures of Mill Creek Park in oils, pastels, water colors, crayons and all other art mediums. In addition, he had photographed it many times. He once said he could paint it at any season of the year with his eyes shut, he had so carefully memorized the details at all seasons. Made Mill Photographs Mr. Hoover, also a celebrated photographer in his day, had made hundreds of photographs of the mills. He had made 14 of the oil portraits of judges hanging in the court house. Mr. Hoover helped organize and was a past president of the Buckeye Artists and the Mahoning Society of Painters. It was his idea to have an art exhibit at the Canfield Fair and he encouraged art for everyday living whenever he had the opportunity. He had given exhibits at Butler Art Institute, in Maine and in Florida. For many years he had a summer studio in Idora park, where he photographed visitors and painted. Mr. Hoover was born at Cornersburg, a son of John M. and Lavina Berry Hoover, who owned a large farm there. From boyhood he had painted, and was self-taught. His first picture was made with house paint on the side of a barn. He taught landscape painting to many persons in classes he held in Mill Creek Park. His home was the old Cornersburg School, which had been remodeled under his direction for use as a studio and residence. Mr. Hoover was married 62 years ago to Susie Lytle, who died in 1937. Later he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, who survives. He was a member of the valley artists' groups and Foster Memorial Presbyterian Church. He leaves five children, all of Youngstown: Paul Hoover, Mrs. Iona Hale, Mrs. D. Arthur Morris, Mrs. Allan Gustafson, Mrs. Clarence Lind; 16 grandchildren; 320 great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters, James, E. Roy Hoover, Mrs. Mamie Trout and Mrs. William Welch of Youngstown and Mrs. Coral Wood of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Shriver-Allison South Side Funeral Home where friends may call tomorrow evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. Source: Youngstown Vindicator, Fri Apr 25, 1952. Image Gallery
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