Helen McClain was born in 1916 in Yakima, Washington. Attended high school in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from UCLA in 1939. Helen McClain married on 1941, and moved to Ojai with her husband. For 25 years in Ojai artist was active in local community and her involvement with Garden Club in Ojai was part of local art league. Artist died in July 30, 2012. Part of her life was her move to Laguna Woods to be with her family upon death of her husband. Helen McClain , California Artist, Still life painting on Canvas Panel , depict beautiful white calla lilies in deep blue vase. green stems and yellow accents, and signature of the artist beside a vase on the low end. Inscription and stamp on the back, with frame shop described on the verso of the Original Period Neutral wood frame, artist's hand written inscripetion, considers a provenance of artist's address in Ojai, California. The painting is in excellent condition with sign of aging. Based on the brief biography of the artist, it is considered a true vintage. Overall Dimensions: Vertical 30" W. x 36" H. x 5" Frame Art: 24" x 30" as indicated on the canvas panel Grumbacher an art company established by Owner Max Grumbacher in 1905