Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brackett sharpened his abilities through extensive studio experience, starting with his education at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. At 20 years old, he became part of the Stevens, Sundblom, and Stultz Studio in Chicago, followed by joining Grauman Studios in 1938, and the Charles E. Cooper Studio in New York in 1940.
During World War II, Brackett was a member of the Quartermaster School, generating numerous visual aids and instructional posters. Post-war, he worked as a freelancer for various publications, including Good Housekeeping, Parents, Redbook, and more. In 1953, he accompanied a USO group to Japan and Korea, drawing portraits of Army and Marine staff in hospitals, relaxation centers, and artillery positions. In 1964, he toured U.S. Air Force bases in Spain with fellow artists, creating documentary illustrations and paintings later incorporated into the Air Force Academy art collection.
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