in addition to his work as an illustration artist, getz continued to pursue fine art painting. in 1960 he was offered a one-man show at the babcock gallery in new york city. the gallery director requested that getz, already well known for his covers, exhibit his fine art under a different name, concerned that getz's association with "commercial" (illustration) art would hinder his recognition as a fine artist. getz used his middle name, kimmig, for his signature on his fine art work. many paintings from this era are signed "kimmig"; some getz re-signed later and are signed both "kimmig" and "getz."