loran frederick wilford

Loran Frederick Wilford (1893–1972) was a Sarasota-based painter, illustrator, and longtime educator at Ringling School of Art. Known for his evocative watercolors and illustrations, he contributed to major magazines like Cosmopolitan and McCall's, and exhibited widely across the U.S. His work often depicted Florida’s landscapes and everyday life, leaving a lasting mark on American illustration and art education.