Philip Spanier

Philip Frederick Joseph Spanier (September 13, 1926 – April 28, 2024) was an American visual artist, bodybuilder and World War II veteran.

Early life and education Spanier was born in Denver, Colorado on September 13, 1926. Spanier's artistic inclinations were evident from childhood, demonstrating skill in wood carving by the age of five. His early works included wood sculptures and later expanded to include clay modeling and fine drawing, demonstrating a layered approach to artistic expression. He graduated from Denver's South High School in 1943. After his graduation, Spanier joined the U.S. Air Force, serving initially in World War II and later in the Korean War as a B-29 flight engineer.

Spanier's approach to art, as he expressed in a televised interview, focuses on expressing thoughts and emotions through various mediums, from woodcarving to pen illustrations. He emphasizes the importance of art in enriching the human experience.

Death Spanier died in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 28, 2024, at the age of 97.