They moved to Carmel, California in 1919 where Cornelus taught at Carmel Arts and Crafts. In 1920, they toured Europe. Returning home and finally settled in Santa Paula in Southern California in 1927. The Botkes were members of the California Art Club, the California Society of etchers, and the Foundation of Western Art. Cornelus exhibited his work at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and at the Art Insitute in Chicago. Sources: AskArt; Edan Hughes, Artists in California, 1786 - 1940.