Arning, Eddie, 1898-

Self-taught graphic artist; Austin, Texas. Died 1993.

In 1928, Eddie Arning was diagnosed as a schizophrenic and committed to the Austin State Hospital, where he spent most of his life. He began drawing with wax crayons and craypas in the mid-1960s. The subjects of most of his pictures were suggested by magazine illustrations and advertisements for Kentucky Fried Chicken, Newport cigarettes, and other consumer goods.

From the description of Eddie Arning clippings, 1968-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122648135