In the pink : Dorothy Draper, America's most fabulous decorator / Carleton Varney
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Information trouvée : Carleton Bates Varney (January 23, 1937 – July 14, 2022) was an American decorator,
designer, lecturer, and author. Known as Mr. Color, his work was based on the use
of bright, vivid, multicolors and patterns.He earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish
and Fine Arts from Oberlin College in Ohio in 1958 and a master's degree in Fine Arts
Education in 1969 from New York University. Varney began his career by teaching Spanish,
French, and history at New York's New Rochelle Academy. oined Dorothy Draper & Co.
in 1960, and bought the firm in 1964. He is also founder of Carleton V Ltd, Carleton
Varney By the Yard, and Dorothy Draper Fabric & Wallcoverings.