Artist’s watercolor scratch pad used by Miller when testing and creating colors to use in his paintings, one page, 13.5 x 19.5, signed and inscribed across the top in fountain pen, “Souvenir scratch pad from the Log Cabin—Big Sur—from Henry to June, 3/20/44.” The page boasts numerous dabs of color in various shades of red, blue, orange, green, black, brown, and yellow, as well as copious handwritten notes by Miller. Among these are reminders to himself, appointments scheduled, shopping lists, and various other jottings, including: “Redwood is nothing but a giant fern!,” “for Yale Review,” “Water cress, Leaks, Parsley, Onions,” “(dig up at deserted shack),” “Dentist—Next Saturday,” and “Get copies of Stranger & Monterey.” Displayed under glass to an overall size of 18 x 24. In fine condition. Miller was known to inscribe these unique ‘scratch pads’ and give them as souvenirs to his close friends; although the specific “June” who received this is not known, it was very likely his ex-wife June Miller, or his close friend June Lancaster. Overall a very interesting, visually dynamic piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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