Joseph Nordmann: The Art of a Full Life

California impressionist painter Joseph Nordmann has held many titles in his ninety-one years: professor of chemistry, Caribbean bartender, coach’s assistant with the Los Angeles Rams and Toronto Astronauts of football teams, scientist for the fi lm industry, and professional writer. His friends and acquaintances have included everyone from NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Waterfi eld, and early California colorist painter Paul Conner to the great Russian émigré portrait artist Nicolai Fechin.