'''Merv Corning''' (1926-2006) was a self-taught illustrator and painter, famous for depicting [[World War 1]] aviation, [[NFL]] stars, and his work for the Automobile Club of Southern California. He is noted for his realistic style.
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Corning has worked as a [[judge]] for art shows, and as a cover artist for Westways magazine.<ref>Roth, M. 2009. ''One of a Kind''. Westways, November/December 2009. La Mesa, CA: Automobile Club of Southern California</ref>