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classically trained illustrator . author of books & magazine features . educator . certified master craftsman . student of film . collector of insignifica . fascists need not apply From the land of Aldo, Clyde, & Tony
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Among the 20th century's top illustrators, Bob Peak lead the field for over 30 years with his work copied by art directors and illustrators alike. My #StepByStep Graphics Magazine "Masters" feature on Bob Peak; and why I post Masters of Illustration, here. #art #Illustration #painting #movie #film

Masters of Illustration 010 Tom Lovell 1909 - 1997 "Sometimes" story illustration, Woman's Home Companion Feb, 1952 oil on board #art #artist #painting #illustration #traditionalmedia #oil #MastersofIllustration

Rin Tin Tin was one of Warner Brothers biggest stars, saving the struggling studio from ruin all while advancing the career of his main screenwriter, Darryl F. Zanuck. Rinty died in 1932 on the lap of his devoted admirer, Jean Harlow. #K9 #RinTinTin #Dogs #Film #Harlow #WarnerBrothers

Masters of Illustration 009 Margaret Brundage 1900 - 1976 Weird Tales, September 1934. Brundage studied at the Art Institute of Chicago; and became Weird Tales' most visible artist. pastel #art #artist #illustration #traditionalmedia #pastel #horror #fantasy #WeirdTales #MastersofIllustration

Heads: clockwise cel-vinyl: airbrush transparent watercolor: airbrush . drybrush acrylic: airbrush . drybrush oil: flat #illustration #art #painting #traditionalmedia #watercolor #acrylic #celvinyl #oil #heads #drawing #airbrush

Masters of Illustration 008 Mike Ludlow 1921 - 2010 "The Body Snatchers" Collier's Magazine Nov 1954. Ludlow illustrated the 3 part serial of Jack Finney's novel, Nov 26, Dec 14 & 24. gouache #art #artist #painting #illustration #gouache #horror #scifi #TheBodySnatchers #MastersofIllustration

Masters of Illustration 007 Joseph Christian Leyendecker 1874 - 1951 Rebirth of Parsifal; Searching For the Holy Grail cover, Saturday Evening Post April 7, 1928 #illustration #art #painting #traditionalmedia #oil #cover #Leyendecker #HolyGrail #Easter #Knights #fantasy #MastersofIllustration

Gloria poster art transparent watercolor . casein . airbrush . ruling pen #art #artist #airbrush #painting #watercolor #casein #traditionalmedia #B&W #goth #pinup #glamour

Another of the Egyptian themed oil paintings in progress, with pencil & detail. oil . canvas #art #painting #oil #WIP #BkyArt #fantasy #pyramids

Masters of Illustration 006 John LaGatta 1894 – 1977 Cosmopolitan, 1949 charcoal/watercolor/mixed media #art #artist #painting #illustration #watercolor #glamour #traditionalmedia #MastersofIllustration #ArtCenter

Masters of Illustration 005 Al Parker 1906 - 1985 "Rebound" story illustration, Saturday Evening Post, 1946 also: "How I make a Picture" FAS Advanced Course lesson I p.23 1949 gouache #art #artist #painting #gouache #illustration #traditionalmedia #FamousArtistsSchools #MastersofIllustration

One of the oil paintings in progress. Got on an Egyptian kick after the Mummy painting last year. Have always worked on a few pieces at once, but with more than 7 in cue it's getting out of hand. Hope to make up lost time after my biomechanical shoulder replacement. #art #painting #oil #WIP #BkyArt