Atanas Katchamakoff

Atanas Katchamakoff
Born(1898-01-18)18 January 1898
Lyaskovets, Bulgaria
DiedDecember 22, 1988(1988-12-22) (aged 90)
Southern California, U.S.
EducationNational Art Academy, Sofia; postgraduate study in Rome
OccupationSculptor · Woodcarver · Illustrator · Art educator
Years active1920s–1980s
OrganizationsPalm Springs Art School (founder/teacher); El Paseo Art Gallery; Hollywood art studios
Known forPortrait sculpture, architectural reliefs, children’s book illustration; founder of Palm Springs Art School
Notable workIllustrated *Dobry* (1934 Newbery Medal‑winning book); sculptures for films Ben‑Hur, The King of Kings; Indian Woman with Papoose (prize‑winning marble)
SpouseAlexandra (Sasha) Katchamakoff

Atanas Katchamakoff (January 18, 1898 – December 22, 1988) was a Bulgarian-American sculptor, woodcarver, and illustrator known for works that bridged his Bulgarian heritage and his artistic life in America. He gained recognition for his sculptures, his art school in Palm Springs, and his children's book illustrations.

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