George David Yater (November 30, 1910 – April 15, 1993) was an American painter associated with the Cape Cod School of Art, and most well known for his watercolors.
At the John Herron Art School, Yater receive a $150 scholarship for winter studies in 1930.
From 1934 to 1939, Yater continued painting in Provincetown at the Euler Studios, supporting himself with odd jobs.
[2] In 1938, he was employed by the WPA, receiving from the federal program $17.40 for 12 hours of painter per week.
Between 1952 and 1960, Yater illustrated numerous articles for the Ford Times Magazine.