Early Life and Education Born: San Juan, Puerto Rico (September 10, 1913) Died: February 16, 2004 Lorenzo Homar Gelabert's early years were marked by financial hardship. His family moved to New York City in 1928. He attended the Art Students League in New York, studying drawing under George Bridgman. Homar worked as an apprentice designer at Cartier, where he studied engraving, drawing, and history of design. He also took night classes in painting, design, and typography at Pratt Institute. World War II Service and Artistic Development Served in the Pacific Campaign during W…