Originally from Minnesota Mr. Hagen, a veteran of the Korean War studied at the University of Southern California and received his M.F.A. from the Otis Art Institute.
Awards

2002 Allied Artists of America - Silver Medal
2002 Salmagundi Club Non Member Show - Winsor & Newton Award
2001 Allied Artists of America - Gold Medal
2000 Salmagundi Club Non Member Show - Richardson’s Material Award