Adding to the quality of life of others is the best thing we can do while we live. Thank you for your continued and wonderful work in sharing all this. Really.
I had found a treasure trove of high quality scans of Jugend 10-15 years ago that were downloaded onto my parents old desktop computer that was lost/trashed in a move. Coming across your channel 2yrs or so ago I was reminded of so much amazing art I had saved on that computer as a young teen. And subsequently reignited a great interest in me. Thanks again Pete, can’t repeat myself enough lol such an amazing time and person to bless us with such a resource with such an ease of access. Looking forward to the next, stay groovy 🧑🏽🎨
Hello and many thanks for your comment. And I'm pleased to re-kindle your interest in all things illustrative. The Heidelberg university library website has I think pretty much every issue of jugend ever published - you can download the lot and it's free. Sometimes the world is a wonderful place.
7:34 Frank Newbould ! What a great poster artist! His beatifull and timeless art is a pleasure for the eyes. I think I need to work a whole life only to try to feel shapes - with the same simplicity - and colours landscape and buildings...
Hello Gabriel. It's very pleasing that you - and quite a few others - have remarked on the quality of Newbould's poster work. I first saw it when I went to art school in 1969 and I have been an admirer of his work ever since. Truly beautiful art.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I've loved Newbould's work since I first saw it when I went to art school in 1969, so I'm particularly pleased that you - and quite a few others - have voiced their positive responses. Ah the days when posters were drawn, not photographed...
You really have created a most wonderful channel, thank-you! I have always thought illustrators were not truly appreciated for their talent. Coming up with striking images needed to illustrate the written word is a huge challenge that few do well. And the public/working man decides their value. Love your work!
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel. And naturally enough I agree with you absolutely about the value of illustration in society. It drives me nuts that many consider it a poor relation of 'proper' art.
@@petebeard Hi Pete: Thanks for your response, you are a scholar on these things, and I am a fine/commercial artist. Fine art often is just the person's self expression (for better or worse). Sometimes they discover great things, like the impressionists. Illustration tells a story, often with archetypal meanings that resonate widely with an audience. It really is the art of the people! And often with a deadline, it forces the artist to explore different creative ways to make a point visually, and bonanza! A new style is born! Keep up your fabulous work! We love it!
What an interesting perspective, in the latter part of my NHS career ,I was fortunate enough to have a budget to employ talented musicians and artists to facilitate recovery and wellbeing for people struggling with life...sadly falling victim to cuts...best wishes from the wirral...E
I can think of two cross-overs at the top of my head. Michelangelo, who was commissioned to illustrate the Bible on the Sistine, and Andy Warhol who was a graphic designer and started doing his work BIG! Maybe that is the determining factor? the bigness of the image?
@@secretshaman189 ...what are your thoughts on artists like Banksy, and the ( happy )proliferation of mural art...??? There is a great one in New Brighton of a long serving bo,sun in the New Brighton lifeboat...however it can be divisive, like the Tranmere Rovers mural in Oxton village....maybe a cultural thing ,or maybe just another manifestation of the warring tribes of the Wirralians..cheers..E
We have Dorothy's nursery rhyme book. I believe it was my grandfather's. I grew up loving those illustrations. Lovely to hear a little bit about her life ❤️ Thank you!
Hello and many thanks for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the feature about Dorothy Wheeler. I must admit that growing uo such books passed me by - I was the kind of little ruffian who would only read comics. I had never heard of her until I made the video but I'm glad that I found her work.
Wow, so happy to see another installment of this wonderful series. Your soothing voice and interesting content make these the perfect relaxing time before bed. Not to mention I've learned a lot about illustration. Who knew it was so fascinating? Greetings from Singapore!
Hello again and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel contentIt's been very rewarding to find I'm being viewed by people who haven't been particularly concerned with illustration before.
Hi Pete... thank you again for another enlightening history lesson in the arts. I really enjoyed Dorothy Wheeler's work in this one. Have a great week.
The Roundabout Of Exploration, And every stop is a sensation. Pete Beard shows artists, some unknown, But every one worth to be shown: Herford, amusing, gentle, light, (Except: that monster looks a fright!) Genty’s art - charming, atmospheric, Whether depicting horse or cleric. Transport posters Newbould favoured And his art the public savoured. Wheeler? Blyton’s Famous Five, Her drawings made books come alive. Thank you, Mr Beard, so much. Next Roundabout we’ll be in touch.
Hello and thanks for that. I don't actually expect any production company beating a path to my door any time soon, but it's a nice thought and with or without greater recognition I've got a way to go yet before I'm done.
Hello and thanks for the comment. It's great to know I've introduced viewers to the wonders of Newbould. I first saw his posters in 1969 and I've loved them ever since.
I was thrilled to see Dorothy Wheeler featured. All the artists you feature are wonderful. My favorite illustrator is Kinuko Y. Craft, her work is lush and reminds me of the illustrations of the 1800's. I had pen and paper ready to note names, dates and works to later look up at the library.
Hello and thanks for the appreciation. And even more thanks for introducing me to the wonders of Kinuko Y Craft. I'd never seen her work before but I'll certainly be taking a long look at what's online. Thanks.
I bought a beat up Newbould East Coast Frolics posterboard for $5 from a thrift store ten years ago and have had it hanging in my music studio without a single clue of what it meant all this time- I just thought the crab playing a banjo was the coolest thing. I figured maybe it was some obscure band poster from a few decades ago. Today I decided to research it and am fascinated by the history. Fell in love with the rest of Newbould's work along the way. Thanks for this video! - Mike
Many thanks for your appreciation from a lifelong admirer of Newbould's work. And he's among others I'm considering as an addition to the solo illustrator series Im currently working on, for more depth and more pictures.
Hello again and I'm glad you responded favourably to Newbould. Quite a few other viewers have also singled him out for praise. I have been an admirer since 1969 when I first saw one of his posters.
Excellent. I was planning to watch these in order, but I couldn't resist this new post. I have strong memories of Dorothy Wheeler's work from my childhood - I loved Newbould;s work.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I must admit I was never a Blyton reader so Wheeler had eluded me until now. But I first saw some of Newbould's poster work in 1969 and have been a great admirer ever since.Early on in what passed for my career I even got a fair bit of work emulating (ripping off) his approach for a while.
Charles Genty artwork really brings memories of Tintin, it's so interesting to see that despite the fact that Herge is credited with creating the clear line style many artist before him already used something similar. I wonder if he got inspiration from some of them.
Hello and apparently herge made no secret of his admiration for the earlier illustrators such as Genty who pioneered la ligne claire. There's one in particular coming soon who he named as his biggest influence so watch this space as they say.
This series is an absolute delight, and has shown me, amongst other things, the artistic genius of British travel posters of the 30's 40's and 50's. They a curious capacity to relieve stress.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I'm particularly pleased you enjoy that genre - it's a longtime favourite of mine and yes there's something very soothing and even reassuring about them. More of that ilk are on the way so watch this space...
@@petebeard I know it's the "Unsung Heroes" who drive this whole series, but I think you could add another string to your bow (or is it launch a second arrow from your quiver?) with programmes for each subject. BTW you can afford to slow down a bit! In episode 35, with my finger poised ever on the pause button, @11.45 there is an image of a coach pulling up before a cottage on a hill. This was one of a series of ads for '43' cigarettes by Huergo, and whilst the symbolism is completely lost on me, I thought the image was spectacular. I would NEVER have seen this without your efforts, Pete. Thank you SO much.
Hi again and thanks again, but can you clarify your comment a bit for me? Along with the unsung heroes there are quite a few on specific styles/aspects of illustration as well as some individual videos about particular illustrators. Is that what you mean by 'programmes for each subject'? Or do you mean I should do every illustrator as a stand-alone video? And similarly I'm not sure what should be slowed down. Do you find the pace too brisk or do you mean I should post at greater intervals? If it's the jatter I can't comply as there's too much to get through and I'm on borrowed time as it is. Anyhow I'd be grateful if you'd let me know as I genuinely want viewers to enjoy the content (although as someone said you can't please everybody so you have to please yourself).
@@petebeard Forgive me, Pete. You're quite right. You HAVE diversified into art styles and single illustrators, war propaganda and fantasy, etc. It's only that I can't remember a whole video on travel posters from the 'golden age of rail', one on children's fairy tale books, or Arts and Crafts illustrations for instance, (although these are only my personal favourites), but HAVE cropped up in different videos, including a memorable one on Arthur Rackham. "... post at greater intervals?" Good god, no! Keep 'em coming! I wouldn't call the pace 'brisk'. Your delivery is very well paced, but in order to appreciate the images and take in detail, one has to pause frequently, and this can sometimes interrupt the flow of the commentary. But I'm happy to go back at the end of each video, with the sound off, and pace myself. The fact that we have access to these images at all is due solely to your efforts. This is merely a personal perspective, and you should obviously do exactly as you see fit.
Hello again and thanks for understanding how hard it is to please everyone all the time. That's why there are some travel posters in the art deco video and some fairy illustrators in the once upon a time video. I never know who has seen what or how specific to be so as I said in the end I just make the ones I find interesting. Funnily enough I did start one about travel posters but decided it was just too esoteric. Other subjects too, but there just isn't the time.
Hello and thanks for your appreciation. I am always on the look out for illustrators who have got under the radar and Mahoney is one such, so thanks a lot. But I've just had a quick look online and the signs aren't encouraging. I think I'll struggle to find enough decent resolution images to do a feature but I'll dig a little deeper and see what if anything I can uncover.
Hello and very much me too. I've loved his work since I first saw it in 1969. Having dabbled a bit both traditionally and digitally in attempts to replicate the style I can testify that like Blues music it's easy to do badly.
Hello and as usual thanks for the positive comment. I've admired Newbould since I first saw his posters in 1969 and I'm particularly pleased that he seems to have found favour with quite a few viewers.
I hadn't seen much of Herford's work before, but I remember some witticisms attributed to him. Accosted by a salesman in a clothing store, he was asked, "Coatings, suitings, or shirtings?" He replied, "No, only a few paltry collarings and cuffings." A female admirer gushed, "Oh, Mr. Herford, I do so admire your coterie!" He answered, "Well, right next to it is my vestry, and underneath it are my pantries." An acquaintance criticized a garish necktie he was wearing; he explained, "It was a whim of my wife's." "Why don't you just take it off?" the friend asked. "You don't know my wife," he replied; "She has a whim of iron."
Hello and I had forgotten that he wrote as well - I get very blinkered about illustration to the exclusion of other forms of expression. But thanks a lot for these - they made me laugh.
Another very enjoyable episode. Dorothy M. Wheeler's work brought back memories of my literary diet as a child in the 60s when I was blissfully unaware of all the controversy surrounding Enid Blyton's books, which led to the BBC and some libraries banning her work. Anyway, I certainly enjoyed those simple adventure stories and emerged unscathed as far as I can tell. Blyton herself said that she was uninterested in the views of anyone over the age of twelve, so that's all right then. I wonder what became of my golliwog.
Hello again and thanks as usual for your appreciation. The wrong-think aspect of Blytons work and others -Dr Suess for God's sake! - is a troubling trend and I do despair of many of my fellow creatures. I'm currently struggling with a comic artist who is my all-time hero who did quite a few strips in which he made fun of black characters, and I'm sure when it's uploaded I'll get cancelled by the mob.
@@petebeard I can understand why such things are considered inappropriate for contemporary publications but you present the material in its historical context where it has a rightful place. Suppression of the video you mention would, in my view, amount to an Orwellian erasure of history.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I hope that means you had a reasonably good time at college. In all honesty I'm trying to make up for the stuff most colleges don't teach.
Hello and thanks for that - but even I wouldn't go that far. I'm aware there are flaws and oversights aplenty throughout the videos, but I do like to think that in the main what I'm doing is valuable.
Another great and informative video. I'm particularly interested in the work of Charles Genty and Frank Newbould as a result of seeing this video. I had seen some of Newbould's posters before, but never knew who had made them. Now, thanks to your intro, I can research more. Genty was previously totally unknown to me, as were Herford and Wheeler. Thank you!
Hello again and my gratitude for your appreciation of the video. And happy hunting for work you want to follow up on. And just to keep you hooked on the channel I can promise more that's stylistically close to both Genty and Newbould in coming instalments.
@@petebeard I can't remember, but have you ever profiled Zdnek Burian? The internet has helped many rediscover his work, but I think he's still not so widely known.
Hello, and that's uncanny. About a week ago I stumbled across his work when researching another dinosaur guy, and I've already gathered up plenty of pictures and written his profile, so he is in the queue. I have no idea when he will appear though. I used to make it a 'first come first served' system, but have now moved to shunting them backwards and forwards in the queue to give the best balance and diversity. So all I can say is watch this space...and many thanks for the suggestion. Any others also welcome.
@@petebeard Burian clearly had a great influence on the now more famous Frank Frazetta, especially in the use of color. His prodigious output in a variety of media is astonishing, as is his ability to realistically recreate extinct animals based on the available scientific evidence of the time. I look forward to your profile of him, whenever you can get to it.
@@roghaz1 Hello again and I just wanted to say that I belatedly realise you are an illustrator/artist of real merit. I'm envious of your ability to draw so expressively and I hope your students appreciate your guidance. Lovely work.
Hello again and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the video. I was totally unaware of Eric Tucker, but unfortunately when I checked him out I'm afraid he doesnt qualify as he was born too late (I stop at 1910) and as far as I can tell he was an artist rather than an illustrator, and that's also outside my reach. Sorry about that but please don't let it put you off suggesting any others you may have.
I'm thinking Oliver Herford needs half an hour to himself. Genty is adorable. Newbould has the "oh! That was him" thing to the Nth degree. Wheeler is most interesting. Sometimes almost Rackhamesque and then Ladybird book, with the odd Mabel Lucie Atwell bit thrown in. You must be putting in twelve hour days just to keep your fans happy. We thank you :-)
Hello again and thanks for the comments as ever. And although I do spend far more time than is good for me bent over my computer it's probably more like six. On the plus side it stops me vegetating - I hope. And it really doesn't feel like work.
That would be the ''ligne claire'' (or clear line) technique so popular in the Franco Belgian school of illustration at the time. I grew up on that stuff ... Asterix & TinTin.
Hello and sorry to butt in but yes it's the ligne claire, and many seem to think Herge started it. But he just refined it to suit his own purposes (and of course he has since been emulated and refined. What goes around comes around, somebody said.
@@petebeard thank you for the additional insight. I find this style so simple yet complex yet comforting. There is just something about it... Have you done a video on this style? I would be interested in viewing. Thank you again.
Hello again and thanks as ever for your appreciation, both written and symbolic. That herford illustration really struck me too, but it's unfortunately not very good resolution - I suspect it would have been printed pretty small (and badly).
Hello and thanks nce more for the comment. There's a site somewhere on the internet which lists every single book by Enid Blyton and it beggars belief how many there were, and the different illustrators who tackled her stories.
Hello and thanks for viewing. When it comes to not knowing stuff there's a line behind me. I used to think I knew loads about illustration and illustrators - then I started making the videos and I realised how little I actually did know.
Have you, or will you, post a "master list" of all the illustrators you've profiled, that would indicate in which episodes they are featured? BTW, I can't get enough of "Unsung."
Hello and yes, there is a list of 1 to 50 in the description box of unsung 75, and 51 to 75 in the same location of unsung 76. Each can be copy/pasted into your own document for reference, and I'll update the list every 25 videos from here on in.
I particularly like the Frank Newbould and Genty illustrations and think it a pity that Dorothy Wheeler obsessed with the Enid Blyton illustrations, though it must have been lucrative. As children we were discouraged from reading Blyton and I must admit I find the illustrations although competent rather gestural and empty, which her earlier work was not. Strange really how careers affect us all who are \/were professional artists in various media. Platitude!
Hello and although I try to keep my personal opinions about the unsung heroes to myself as much as possible, it wasn't easy to not express my dismay at Dorothy Wheeler's stylistic fall from grace. Considering the compromises I made in my own career just to stay in work it would have been more than usually hypocritical.
Hello Peter. Thank-you for all of the videos on Illustrators. I was wondering if you were going to do any videos that include a couple of women illustrators Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Pauline Baynes? Kind Regards
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. I hope you'll be pleased to know that Ida Rentoul Outhwaite has been on the list for a while now and her work will feature in a few video's time. And regarding Pauline Baynes there's no reason you should know this but I confine my range for the unsung series to those born between 1850 and 1910. So unfortunately she was born too late to qualify. However that doesn't mean she won't feature in some other context down the line. And thanks for both suggestions - if you have more I'm always pleased to hear about them.
Adding to the quality of life of others is the best thing we can do while we live. Thank you for your continued and wonderful work in sharing all this. Really.
Hello and that's a very nice way of putting it. It means a lot to me.
I had found a treasure trove of high quality scans of Jugend 10-15 years ago that were downloaded onto my parents old desktop computer that was lost/trashed in a move. Coming across your channel 2yrs or so ago I was reminded of so much amazing art I had saved on that computer as a young teen. And subsequently reignited a great interest in me.
Thanks again Pete, can’t repeat myself enough lol such an amazing time and person to bless us with such a resource with such an ease of access.
Looking forward to the next, stay groovy 🧑🏽🎨
Hello and many thanks for your comment. And I'm pleased to re-kindle your interest in all things illustrative. The Heidelberg university library website has I think pretty much every issue of jugend ever published - you can download the lot and it's free. Sometimes the world is a wonderful place.
Mr. Beard, you enrich our world with these videos.
Hello and your comment is very welcome.
7:34 Frank Newbould ! What a great poster artist! His beatifull and timeless art is a pleasure for the eyes. I think I need to work a whole life only to try to feel shapes - with the same simplicity - and colours landscape and buildings...
Hello Gabriel. It's very pleasing that you - and quite a few others - have remarked on the quality of Newbould's poster work. I first saw it when I went to art school in 1969 and I have been an admirer of his work ever since. Truly beautiful art.
Thank you, Pete!
I used to be fascinated by Frank Newbould's artworks. And you just filled in the necessary bits and pieces on his vast spread!
Hello and thanks for the comment. I've loved Newbould's work since I first saw it when I went to art school in 1969, so I'm particularly pleased that you - and quite a few others - have voiced their positive responses. Ah the days when posters were drawn, not photographed...
You really have created a most wonderful channel, thank-you! I have always thought illustrators were not truly appreciated for their talent. Coming up with striking images needed to illustrate the written word is a huge challenge that few do well. And the public/working man decides their value. Love your work!
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel. And naturally enough I agree with you absolutely about the value of illustration in society. It drives me nuts that many consider it a poor relation of 'proper' art.
@@petebeard Hi Pete: Thanks for your response, you are a scholar on these things, and I am a fine/commercial artist. Fine art often is just the person's self expression (for better or worse). Sometimes they discover great things, like the impressionists. Illustration tells a story, often with archetypal meanings that resonate widely with an audience. It really is the art of the people! And often with a deadline, it forces the artist to explore different creative ways to make a point visually, and bonanza! A new style is born! Keep up your fabulous work! We love it!
What an interesting perspective, in the latter part of my NHS career ,I was fortunate enough to have a budget to employ talented musicians and artists to facilitate recovery and wellbeing for people struggling with life...sadly falling victim to cuts...best wishes from the wirral...E
I can think of two cross-overs at the top of my head. Michelangelo, who was commissioned to illustrate the Bible on the Sistine, and Andy Warhol who was a graphic designer and started doing his work BIG! Maybe that is the determining factor? the bigness of the image?
@@secretshaman189 ...what are your thoughts on artists like Banksy, and the ( happy )proliferation of mural art...??? There is a great one in New Brighton of a long serving bo,sun in the New Brighton lifeboat...however it can be divisive, like the Tranmere Rovers mural in Oxton village....maybe a cultural thing ,or maybe just another manifestation of the warring tribes of the Wirralians..cheers..E
We have Dorothy's nursery rhyme book. I believe it was my grandfather's. I grew up loving those illustrations. Lovely to hear a little bit about her life ❤️ Thank you!
Hello and many thanks for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the feature about Dorothy Wheeler. I must admit that growing uo such books passed me by - I was the kind of little ruffian who would only read comics. I had never heard of her until I made the video but I'm glad that I found her work.
Wow, so happy to see another installment of this wonderful series. Your soothing voice and interesting content make these the perfect relaxing time before bed. Not to mention I've learned a lot about illustration. Who knew it was so fascinating? Greetings from Singapore!
Hello again and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel contentIt's been very rewarding to find I'm being viewed by people who haven't been particularly concerned with illustration before.
Thank you, Pete. What a beautiful way to begin my day.
Hello again and thanks a lot for the comment
Hi Pete... thank you again for another enlightening history lesson in the arts. I really enjoyed Dorothy Wheeler's work in this one. Have a great week.
Hello John, and I'm glad you continue to find stuff to hold your interest.
The Roundabout Of Exploration,
And every stop is a sensation.
Pete Beard shows artists, some unknown,
But every one worth to be shown:
Herford, amusing, gentle, light,
(Except: that monster looks a fright!)
Genty’s art - charming, atmospheric,
Whether depicting horse or cleric.
Transport posters Newbould favoured
And his art the public savoured.
Wheeler? Blyton’s Famous Five,
Her drawings made books come alive.
Thank you, Mr Beard, so much.
Next Roundabout we’ll be in touch.
Thanks for another poetic series of comments about these illustrators. I've been poleaxed with covid so this cheered me up somewhat.
One day Peter, someone is going to make a documentary about you. Well done and keep going my friend.
Hello and thanks for that. I don't actually expect any production company beating a path to my door any time soon, but it's a nice thought and with or without greater recognition I've got a way to go yet before I'm done.
Frank Newbould is a revelation! Thank you so much!
Hello and thanks for the comment. It's great to know I've introduced viewers to the wonders of Newbould. I first saw his posters in 1969 and I've loved them ever since.
I was thrilled to see Dorothy Wheeler featured. All the artists you feature are wonderful. My favorite illustrator is Kinuko Y. Craft, her work is lush and reminds me of the illustrations of the 1800's. I had pen and paper ready to note names, dates and works to later look up at the library.
Hello and thanks for the appreciation. And even more thanks for introducing me to the wonders of Kinuko Y Craft. I'd never seen her work before but I'll certainly be taking a long look at what's online. Thanks.
Thank you - I especially enjoyed Newbould's travel posters - to my eyes more enticing than any photograph ~
As usual you are more than welcome. And once again you have highlighted a long-term personal favourite.
I bought a beat up Newbould East Coast Frolics posterboard for $5 from a thrift store ten years ago and have had it hanging in my music studio without a single clue of what it meant all this time- I just thought the crab playing a banjo was the coolest thing. I figured maybe it was some obscure band poster from a few decades ago.
Today I decided to research it and am fascinated by the history. Fell in love with the rest of Newbould's work along the way. Thanks for this video! - Mike
Many thanks for your appreciation from a lifelong admirer of Newbould's work. And he's among others I'm considering as an addition to the solo illustrator series Im currently working on, for more depth and more pictures.
Thanks Pete! Great piece. Frank Newbold's works are very interesting.
Hello again and I'm glad you responded favourably to Newbould. Quite a few other viewers have also singled him out for praise. I have been an admirer since 1969 when I first saw one of his posters.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work. It is appreciated more than you know. Best wishes from the Pacific NW.
Hello and thanks a lot for for your comment - it's very welcome.
Excellent. I was planning to watch these in order, but I couldn't resist this new post. I have strong memories of Dorothy Wheeler's work from my childhood - I loved Newbould;s work.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I must admit I was never a Blyton reader so Wheeler had eluded me until now. But I first saw some of Newbould's poster work in 1969 and have been a great admirer ever since.Early on in what passed for my career I even got a fair bit of work emulating (ripping off) his approach for a while.
@@petebeard Nice to get such assignments now and again.
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos Mr. Beard.
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. Keeps me motivated.
Charles Genty artwork really brings memories of Tintin, it's so interesting to see that despite the fact that Herge is credited with creating the clear line style many artist before him already used something similar. I wonder if he got inspiration from some of them.
Hello and apparently herge made no secret of his admiration for the earlier illustrators such as Genty who pioneered la ligne claire. There's one in particular coming soon who he named as his biggest influence so watch this space as they say.
This series is an absolute delight, and has shown me, amongst other things, the artistic genius of British travel posters of the 30's 40's and 50's. They a curious capacity to relieve stress.
Hello and thanks for the comment. I'm particularly pleased you enjoy that genre - it's a longtime favourite of mine and yes there's something very soothing and even reassuring about them. More of that ilk are on the way so watch this space...
@@petebeard I know it's the "Unsung Heroes" who drive this whole series, but I think you could add another string to your bow (or is it launch a second arrow from your quiver?) with programmes for each subject.
BTW you can afford to slow down a bit! In episode 35, with my finger poised ever on the pause button, @11.45 there is an image of a coach pulling up before a cottage on a hill. This was one of a series of ads for '43' cigarettes by Huergo, and whilst the symbolism is completely lost on me, I thought the image was spectacular. I would NEVER have seen this without your efforts, Pete. Thank you SO much.
Hi again and thanks again, but can you clarify your comment a bit for me? Along with the unsung heroes there are quite a few on specific styles/aspects of illustration as well as some individual videos about particular illustrators. Is that what you mean by 'programmes for each subject'? Or do you mean I should do every illustrator as a stand-alone video? And similarly I'm not sure what should be slowed down. Do you find the pace too brisk or do you mean I should post at greater intervals? If it's the jatter I can't comply as there's too much to get through and I'm on borrowed time as it is. Anyhow I'd be grateful if you'd let me know as I genuinely want viewers to enjoy the content (although as someone said you can't please everybody so you have to please yourself).
@@petebeard Forgive me, Pete. You're quite right. You HAVE diversified into art styles and single illustrators, war propaganda and fantasy, etc. It's only that I can't remember a whole video on travel posters from the 'golden age of rail', one on children's fairy tale books, or Arts and Crafts illustrations for instance, (although these are only my personal favourites), but HAVE cropped up in different videos, including a memorable one on Arthur Rackham.
"... post at greater intervals?" Good god, no! Keep 'em coming!
I wouldn't call the pace 'brisk'. Your delivery is very well paced, but in order to appreciate the images and take in detail, one has to pause frequently, and this can sometimes interrupt the flow of the commentary. But I'm happy to go back at the end of each video, with the sound off, and pace myself. The fact that we have access to these images at all is due solely to your efforts.
This is merely a personal perspective, and you should obviously do exactly as you see fit.
Hello again and thanks for understanding how hard it is to please everyone all the time. That's why there are some travel posters in the art deco video and some fairy illustrators in the once upon a time video. I never know who has seen what or how specific to be so as I said in the end I just make the ones I find interesting. Funnily enough I did start one about travel posters but decided it was just too esoteric. Other subjects too, but there just isn't the time.
Love this series, thank you!
If you are looking for any lesser known australian artists; Frank P Mahony is someone I really enjoy. Thanks again!
Hello and thanks for your appreciation. I am always on the look out for illustrators who have got under the radar and Mahoney is one such, so thanks a lot. But I've just had a quick look online and the signs aren't encouraging. I think I'll struggle to find enough decent resolution images to do a feature but I'll dig a little deeper and see what if anything I can uncover.
Love the hues and tints Frank Newbould uses in his work.
Seemingly simple but complex to master I'm guessing.
Hello and very much me too. I've loved his work since I first saw it in 1969. Having dabbled a bit both traditionally and digitally in attempts to replicate the style I can testify that like Blues music it's easy to do badly.
@@petebeard ''I can testify that like Blues music it's easy to do badly.'
Priceless ... had a good chuckle over that observation.
Pete your pace never slackens, much to the enjoyment of your many subscribers. Another great episode, well done.
Hello Mark and thanks as ever for your encouraging comment. It's nice to think some viewers are in it for the long haul.
More fantastic illustrators rescued from oblivion. Thanks!
Hi again and my gratitude as ever. Glad you liked it.
With each video I discover an artist or the the artist behind a work I vaguely know, case in point Frank Newbould. Thanks
Hello and as usual thanks for the positive comment. I've admired Newbould since I first saw his posters in 1969 and I'm particularly pleased that he seems to have found favour with quite a few viewers.
Thank you for this wonderful channel.
Greetings from Brazil!
Hello and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel. Comments such as yours make my day.
Beautiful!...
Thank you very much!
I hadn't seen much of Herford's work before, but I remember some witticisms attributed to him.
Accosted by a salesman in a clothing store, he was asked, "Coatings, suitings, or shirtings?" He replied, "No, only a few paltry collarings and cuffings."
A female admirer gushed, "Oh, Mr. Herford, I do so admire your coterie!" He answered, "Well, right next to it is my vestry, and underneath it are my pantries."
An acquaintance criticized a garish necktie he was wearing; he explained, "It was a whim of my wife's." "Why don't you just take it off?" the friend asked. "You don't know my wife," he replied; "She has a whim of iron."
Hello and I had forgotten that he wrote as well - I get very blinkered about illustration to the exclusion of other forms of expression. But thanks a lot for these - they made me laugh.
Another very enjoyable episode. Dorothy M. Wheeler's work brought back memories of my literary diet as a child in the 60s when I was blissfully unaware of all the controversy surrounding Enid Blyton's books, which led to the BBC and some libraries banning her work. Anyway, I certainly enjoyed those simple adventure stories and emerged unscathed as far as I can tell. Blyton herself said that she was uninterested in the views of anyone over the age of twelve, so that's all right then. I wonder what became of my golliwog.
Hello again and thanks as usual for your appreciation. The wrong-think aspect of Blytons work and others -Dr Suess for God's sake! - is a troubling trend and I do despair of many of my fellow creatures. I'm currently struggling with a comic artist who is my all-time hero who did quite a few strips in which he made fun of black characters, and I'm sure when it's uploaded I'll get cancelled by the mob.
@@petebeard I can understand why such things are considered inappropriate for contemporary publications but you present the material in its historical context where it has a rightful place. Suppression of the video you mention would, in my view, amount to an Orwellian erasure of history.
Let's see how the mob respind when it's eventually uploaded...
@@petebeard Fingers crossed. For what its worth, I'll be there to stand by my previous comment if the need arises.
Love these. So happy to have found your channel
Hello and thanks very much for the appreciation.
This channel is a jackpot to me .
Love Love Love
Hello to you and thanks a lot for your favourable comment.
I love your videos! Makes me feel like I'm in college again :)
Hello and thanks for the comment. I hope that means you had a reasonably good time at college. In all honesty I'm trying to make up for the stuff most colleges don't teach.
Lovely stuff again! Thank you so much!
Hi and thanks as ever.
Pete, everithing you do is brilliant.
Hello and thanks for that - but even I wouldn't go that far. I'm aware there are flaws and oversights aplenty throughout the videos, but I do like to think that in the main what I'm doing is valuable.
Another great and informative video. I'm particularly interested in the work of Charles Genty and Frank Newbould as a result of seeing this video. I had seen some of Newbould's posters before, but never knew who had made them. Now, thanks to your intro, I can research more. Genty was previously totally unknown to me, as were Herford and Wheeler. Thank you!
Hello again and my gratitude for your appreciation of the video. And happy hunting for work you want to follow up on. And just to keep you hooked on the channel I can promise more that's stylistically close to both Genty and Newbould in coming instalments.
@@petebeard I can't remember, but have you ever profiled Zdnek Burian? The internet has helped many rediscover his work, but I think he's still not so widely known.
Hello, and that's uncanny. About a week ago I stumbled across his work when researching another dinosaur guy, and I've already gathered up plenty of pictures and written his profile, so he is in the queue. I have no idea when he will appear though. I used to make it a 'first come first served' system, but have now moved to shunting them backwards and forwards in the queue to give the best balance and diversity. So all I can say is watch this space...and many thanks for the suggestion. Any others also welcome.
@@petebeard Burian clearly had a great influence on the now more famous Frank Frazetta, especially in the use of color. His prodigious output in a variety of media is astonishing, as is his ability to realistically recreate extinct animals based on the available scientific evidence of the time. I look forward to your profile of him, whenever you can get to it.
@@roghaz1 Hello again and I just wanted to say that I belatedly realise you are an illustrator/artist of real merit. I'm envious of your ability to draw so expressively and I hope your students appreciate your guidance. Lovely work.
Another great video, Pete. Really superb work. How about one on Eric Tucker? Just a thought!..
Hello again and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the video. I was totally unaware of Eric Tucker, but unfortunately when I checked him out I'm afraid he doesnt qualify as he was born too late (I stop at 1910) and as far as I can tell he was an artist rather than an illustrator, and that's also outside my reach. Sorry about that but please don't let it put you off suggesting any others you may have.
I'm thinking Oliver Herford needs half an hour to himself.
Genty is adorable.
Newbould has the "oh! That was him" thing to the Nth degree.
Wheeler is most interesting. Sometimes almost Rackhamesque and then Ladybird book, with the odd Mabel Lucie Atwell bit thrown in.
You must be putting in twelve hour days just to keep your fans happy. We thank you :-)
Hello again and thanks for the comments as ever. And although I do spend far more time than is good for me bent over my computer it's probably more like six. On the plus side it stops me vegetating - I hope. And it really doesn't feel like work.
@@petebeard It's certainly much appreciated.
Frank Newbould's influence can be seen in many of the representations of the US National Parks.
Thanks for the comment - his rival Tom Purvis should be equally credited for that influence too, I think.
Charles work reminds me of the Asterix and Tin Tin style book illustrations. Thank you for the video.
That would be the ''ligne claire'' (or clear line) technique so popular in the Franco Belgian school of illustration at the time. I grew up on that stuff ... Asterix & TinTin.
@@Ellesmere888 thank you. I too grew up on those books. I am still captivated by that style of illustration.
@@farmerfox3332 Indeed ... it's timeless to me for the simple reason that I grew up with it. It is a touchstone of my youth.
Hello and sorry to butt in but yes it's the ligne claire, and many seem to think Herge started it. But he just refined it to suit his own purposes (and of course he has since been emulated and refined. What goes around comes around, somebody said.
@@petebeard thank you for the additional insight. I find this style so simple yet complex yet comforting. There is just something about it... Have you done a video on this style? I would be interested in viewing. Thank you again.
I like the 2nd image of the scarecrow w/ the circling crows above; the angle looking down on the hat of the scarecrow like it's from the crow POV
Hello again and thanks as ever for your appreciation, both written and symbolic. That herford illustration really struck me too, but it's unfortunately not very good resolution - I suspect it would have been printed pretty small (and badly).
Always enjoy the children’s illustrators..didn’t realize Enid Blyton wrote so many children’s books…the illustrations of Genty also appealing
Hello and thanks nce more for the comment. There's a site somewhere on the internet which lists every single book by Enid Blyton and it beggars belief how many there were, and the different illustrators who tackled her stories.
@@petebeard Thanks,I will try to find that list…I am sure I had a few in my childhood,perhaps The Noddy books as well
Thank you, another enjoyable episode
Hello again and thanks a lot as ever.
I love your videos. So informative and helpful thanks for making them ❤️
Hello and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel. It's good to know viewers find them of interest.
Thanks a lot Pete! This is the best content ever!
Hello and a big thanks for your positive response to the video.
Another classic. Thanks Pete!
Helo again and thanks for the appreciation.
Wonderful! Thank you.
Hello Carl and my gratitude for your dedication to the cause.
@@petebeard Thank you
Gotta love those Newbould color palettes.
Hello and I've been an admirer of his work (and others like him) since I first discovered his posters around 1969.
Thank you, there is so much that I do not know.
Birdy
Hello and thanks for viewing. When it comes to not knowing stuff there's a line behind me. I used to think I knew loads about illustration and illustrators - then I started making the videos and I realised how little I actually did know.
Have you, or will you, post a "master list" of all the illustrators you've profiled, that would indicate in which episodes they are featured? BTW, I can't get enough of "Unsung."
Hello and yes, there is a list of 1 to 50 in the description box of unsung 75, and 51 to 75 in the same location of unsung 76. Each can be copy/pasted into your own document for reference, and I'll update the list every 25 videos from here on in.
@@petebeard Thanks. LOL, I'm only up to 64, and hadn't come across that yet.
Thank You. That was brilliant.
Hello and thanks for your comment - I never get tired ofthe channel being appreciated.
Wonderful
Thank you once again.
Hi Rick and thanks for your continued supportive comments. Always a tonic.
As your posts are a tonic for all of us.
Thank you!
Hello again. I hope you don't run out of videos to watch.
Wonderful!
Thanks as ever - glad you liked it.
I particularly like the Frank Newbould and Genty illustrations and think it a pity that Dorothy Wheeler obsessed with the Enid Blyton illustrations, though it must have been lucrative. As children we were discouraged from reading Blyton and I must admit I find the illustrations although competent rather gestural and empty, which her earlier work was not. Strange really how careers affect us all who are \/were professional artists in various media. Platitude!
Hello and although I try to keep my personal opinions about the unsung heroes to myself as much as possible, it wasn't easy to not express my dismay at Dorothy Wheeler's stylistic fall from grace. Considering the compromises I made in my own career just to stay in work it would have been more than usually hypocritical.
@@petebeard I think that applies to all of us!
Another tonic in these interesting times, many thanks sir, as always best wishes from the wirral...E
Hello again and my thanks as ever. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@petebeard a really good offering ,thanks again for sharing...E
Super!!
Hi and thanks a lot for the comment.
seeing Charles Genty reminds me alot of Jacques Tardi...
Yes, Genty was one of the earliest French illustrators to use la ligne claire, and its been influential on many more since then.
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Halleluyiaaaaa!!!!!
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
The picture of The Life Guard at the beginning is reversed
Well spotted - now see how many others I've done this with too.
Nothing particularly witty or insightful to add, just checking in to congratulate you on another wonderful episode.
Hi again. Thanks a lot for bothering to continue making positive comments. I value them all.
Hello Peter. Thank-you for all of the videos on Illustrators. I was wondering if you were going to do any videos that include a couple of women illustrators Ida Rentoul Outhwaite and Pauline Baynes? Kind Regards
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. I hope you'll be pleased to know that Ida Rentoul Outhwaite has been on the list for a while now and her work will feature in a few video's time. And regarding Pauline Baynes there's no reason you should know this but I confine my range for the unsung series to those born between 1850 and 1910. So unfortunately she was born too late to qualify. However that doesn't mean she won't feature in some other context down the line. And thanks for both suggestions - if you have more I'm always pleased to hear about them.