Hi again, and in this instance I had never heard of any of them until I started digging for the series. All of them deserve to be far better known I reckon.
Hello and many thanks for your generous comment. To be honest I never thought I would attract this much attention, although a lot more would of course be even better. If you can share with others please do.
Hello again, and I belatedly realised that you are a professional illustrator so I just had a look at some of your videos and work. To say that I'm impressed would be a major understatement. I'm particular fascinated by your scraperboard approach and the results you are able to achieve. Here in Britain we had a pretty successful illustrator Bill Sanderson who I think used the same method. Even older than me so possibly no longer with us. Anyway thanks again for your support and for subscribing.
@@petebeard Thank you! I've been a freelance illustrator for over forty years, and I'm kinda retired now. For most of that forty years I did scrachboard (scraperboard) and I mimicked the look of old-time wood engravings. Now in retirement I will be doing fine art and may specialize in scratchboard and actual wood engravings. I look forward to watching (and re-watching) more of your videos. Good luck.
Another wonderful episode, Mr Beard. Thank you. A Memorial Exhibition of Dugald Walker's work was held in his Virginia hometown in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 1937. Its foreword is by Douglas Southall Freeman who remembers Dugald's entry to the upper school at McGuire's where after school Douglas would fight in the alley or play football while Dugald went to the Art Club. He ascribes Dugald's decline to the 1929 Stock Market crash and subsequent Great Depression.
Hello and I should say that for some reason UA-cam have edited your comment so forgive me if there's something I don't address. Many thanks for the comment, and Dugald Walker's work was a revelation for me. How I got to be this old and obsessed with illustration and yet never encounter his work is one of life's great mysteries. Thanks for the insight and it seems the 1929 crash reverberated in similar fashion on many of his generation.
Hello and it is depressing, but accepted as par for the course. Even blameless videos of kittens playing get thumbs down from some cretins. I stay focussed on the many positive comments I get and am grateful for.
Part Sixty!!! Wonderful! Beautiful and informative as always! I hadn't heard of Croissart, but I've encountered the work of the other three over the years. I fondly remember reading Ping when I was a kid, as well as "The Five Chinese Brothers." As for the latter, I see no racism or offense in these illustrations; they are cartoons and are meant to be---this is a sort of superhero story after all! Oh, and Walter Brooks, the author of the Freddy the Pig stories also wrote the stories that became the TV series Mr. Ed! Thank you again for these videos!
Hello again and many thanks for your comment. There I was thinking I might make a dozen or so episodes and here I am srill with more to do than I've already done. I absolutely agree about the 'racism' of Wiese's drawings. It was only that in the current hysterical puritan climate and the disappearing of some of Dr. Spock's work that I thought I should at least address the issue. And thanks for the info regarding Mr. Ed. I used to love that show and the Beverly Hillbillies when I was a kid.
@@petebeard Some of the Ed stories can be found in old magazines and anthologies, and there was a paperback collection "The Original Mr. Ed" in the 60s. Be warned: the Ed of the stories is a little more earthy than on the kids show, but he's hilarious!
Hello again, and if course I couldn;t agree more. Historically it's been viewed as fine art's rather vulgar cousin but I have always seen it as art for the masses.
Thank-you so much for all of these. I discovered the series earlier this year, and have seen all of them, some twice. These short videos have reawoken my interest in print, made me think about my own art, and even inspired some deeper reflection on the role of imagination in human life. And introduced me to many interesting artists, of course.
This is a phenomenal treasure of a channel. Unbelieveable trove of art, beauty, history, and fascinating background to visual culture. Love Love LOVE!!!
Hello and I'm extremely flattered by the level of enthusiasm your comment indicates. It really has put a smile in my face to know you appreciate the content so much.
Again, a very interesting review of four excellent artists. Thanks, Pete! I was especially impressed with first gentleman in your video, Gaar Williams. Despite the humorous subject matter, he clearly shows a solid foundation in realism that elevates his cartoons to another level.
Hi again and I wouldnt argue with you about Williams' pen work. There's a lot of energy and anatomical observation evident in his work. Some cartoonists just don't get the respect they deserve in that regard.
It's strange, but the last artist, I didn't much care for at first, but began to realize his work was truly of it's own, and found myself liking it more and more, being so one of a kind. I also liked the other German artist Wiese, actually, all these artists were unique. Thanks again for the show.
Hello again, and I have to say I was struck by how forward-looking and radical Croissant's pen work was. Many later 'scribblers' such as Searle explored similar territory.
Thank you Pete! Another nice video that makes me sad. I work for a publisher of table top games for small children and comparing our illustrators work with what that guys did almost makes me cry. Live, quivering lines and subtle variations of color made by happy accident against rude, glaringly bright photoshop fills with bold white soft-edge brush highlights. "Don't think, just block it in 3D and paint over, the traffic guy says we should have it ready at 16.00!"
Hello again and your story is sadly quite common these days. The illustrator - with some exceptions - has become relegated to a pair of hands to carry out the wishes of philistines, and I hate to admit it but when I retired 6 years ago I was glad to leave it behind. But don't despair - you might just become one of those few who can gain some real respect. I'm guessing you are quite young, and quite a few of the students I taught did quite soul destroying jobs for a few years (and so did I) before finding their own way to greater creative freedom.
I must say I cannot understand why you do not have more likes and followers. But maybe it does not matter. Your channel is simple elegant and endlessly fascinating. I grew up with Kurt Wiese and Rojanovsky among others. But your endless parade of all these superb illustrators is simply wonderful!!! The range of talent and skill is almost hard to believe. So many are so good!!!
Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation. I wouldn't say viewer numbers don't matter to me but I am very grateful for the ones I have. And however slowly they continue to rise. Tomorrow the world!
My Goodness what a blessing to come across this channel....so many students these days have no idea about the history and illustrators prominent...mostly only fine artists or masters are mentioned in art school which is a shame! As an illustrator this series is invaluable and necessary. Merci Monsieur
Hello and many thanks for your comment. I taught illustration at a British university for some years and we were always considered to be of far less importance than the fine artists - an attitude I never understood. Illustration is the people's art and considerably more entertaining and vital.
Some lovely books there some of which my mother or dad would read to me and I read them for my children. Funny how one's mind retains those memories. Thank you for the trip in Mister Peabody's Way-back machine!
Hello again, and you didn't specify but I'll assume you're referring to Kurt Wiese's work.I must say it never crossed my mind that a lot of these illustrators would trigger memories in older viewers. But if it needed any confirmation it's clear just how much impact illustration had on our lives.
@@petebeard I come from a long line of story tellers, musicians, and would-be artists. And people who loved the Great North Woods.Ping the Duck and the Chinese Brothers. I had to have been about five.
Hello again, and I'm particularly grateful for the comment. I try to strike a balance between showing all the image as it appeared and taking closer looks - when the resolution is good enough - to highlight technique or print quality. Sometimes I get the balance more right than others.
Hi Pete... thanks for another enlightening video. Your channel was mentioned in an episode of "Draftsmen", can't remember which episode, but one of the more recent ones. They mentioned you as one of the channels to watch for inspiration and knowledge for artists. I personally can say that I've watched all sixty to date. Have a great week and I'll be looking forward to the next video.
Hello again John. I hope you and yours are all well. And thanks for your enduring support for the channel. Still a long way to go before I run out of subjects.
Hello and thanks for the comment. We all have our likes and dislikes, but I've surprised myself with some previous unknowns who I found myself really liking, despite not being generally my kind of thing.
Hello andI'm very pleased that our orbits collided. I hope you'll continue to find more content you enjoy. For reasons unknown UA-cam have sent me an edited version of your comment - don't know why - so I'm obviously missing something you said.
@@petebeard Here is my comment in full, I hope (UA-cam deities willing.): "Mr. Beard, Just happened to randomly find your videos. Thank you for offering such a wonderfully informative service. Peace." Thanks again for your efforts here. Don
Hello again and that's even weirder... sorry to put you to the trouble but that's exact;y what the first one that UA-cam said they'd edited said. I also get quite a few comments they won't let me reply to, which is even more frustrating. I tell myself it's better than not having a platform for the channel.
Williams: creating such complex yet natural relaxed compositions is not easy Walker: my favorite of this group, so beautiful Wiese: a lot of fun. I had that 5 Chinese Brothers book. The pics you showed brought back a few memories Croissant: his almost surreal style was apparently his camouflage
I am working my way through your inspirational series. Every episode a gem of art and history. But I think it was in Episode 6 or 7 you said you would make only a couple more to cover artists you had overlooked. And here we are at episode 60. Thank you so much for the effort you go into, into making this series.
Hello and thanks for your positive response to the channel. Yes, I had no idea when I started doing this series just how many illustrators there were who had been largely forgotten. What I find remarkable (and somewhat daunting) is that I'm not even at the halfway mark.
Wonderful, as usual! Thank you! I'm so envious of people who can draw/paint. I can't draw a bloody straight line using a ruler! However, I can play bass guitar!
Amazing youtube channel, lots of interesting illustrations and stories behind them. Wonderful atmosphere, keep up the good work! you have my subscription:))
Well Pete , you have talent for unearthing these gems and polishing them up to share with your subscribers, well done sir... the Williamson Art Gallery finally reopens tomorrow (Thursday) ,there will probably be an article in the Liverpool echo or Wirral Globe online , best wishes from the wirral..E
Gaar's work reminds me of Blondie in the newspaper. The children's book "Pink" I know very well since I work in a library. It has charming illustrations that are well loved by many children.
Where ever you found the intro music of pitter patter of piano, it's so happy, nearly a Charles Schulz music background and I'm like a happy dog whenever I hear the pavlovian dog whistle, er, keyboard. Happy Christmas Dear Genius. Respectfully yours. GREGG OREO long Beach CA etats unis
Hi again and thanks for the comment. I can't for the life of me remember where that music came from but I'm glad you enjoyed it. And season's greetings to you and yours, in case we don't communicate again before the actual event.
@@petebeard the world knows you as a blessing. Doubly blessed am I, for --- likewise --- I have the honor of knowing you as a wonderful Gentleman of kind correspondence. All Joy to You in the Days of deep December, dear Shaman and Showman. Respectfully yours Gregg Oreo Long Beach CA etats unis
Thankyou so much for uploading these kind of contents sir :D as an aspiring art student who can't continue my study abroad, these videos provide a fantastic introduction to the world of illustrations !!
Hello and many thanks for your comment. Im glad if the channel is helping you to develop your own knowledge and ability. I wish you luck with your ambition and I hope you will take advantage of all the practical help that is now available online - and free!
Dear Monsieur Beard. Your installments are magnificent. By the bye...have you heard of 1921 various states of Germany named "Notgeld "? I hope the spelling is correct. I am sure you have since your pronunciation of German words is flawless. May I encourage you to entertain making a fifteen minute foray in this black forest of legal tender? If for no other reason than to highlight their exceptional use of story telling through the whimsical and emotional projections that are dramatically silhouette in nature? Thank you for considering the notion. All of your segments are top drawer, and your sample selections are pleasantly apt and succinct in representation of the artists' résumés. Thank you for your superb compilations, Dear Scholar and Doyen. Respectfully yours, Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca Etats Unis
Hello again and thanks a lot for the suggestion. I wasn't aware of this phenomenon so I'm grateful for the information, but a quick google search rather indicates that I'd struggle to find enough decent resolution imagery to make a video with. And further investigation reveals that much of it was created anonymously. Which would leave me with a narration along the lines of 'and here's anither picture of money I know nothing about...' I'm always interested in possible subjects to tackle but some just aren't viable. Sorry.
I own The Five Brothers and the Story about Ping. They are delightful! It's funny that I never connected the illustrator as one. It's a shame if The Five Brothers was badly received as I am Chinese and don't find the illustrations mean spirited at all. Thank you for another video :)
Hello and I'm glad you enjoyed the feature in Wiese's illustration. I suspect that the current trend for cancelling any comical representation of non-white people comes entirely from 'woke' white people.
I really am unsure how I'm expected to react to your comment. I expressed an opinion about woke culture and I personally dont give a damn where it comes from - self-censorship or external. So if you don't like it that's too bad. To date I've been accused of sexism, pandering to feminists, racism, race-baiting, political correctness, irresponsibility and now it seems far right tendencies. Watch or don't.
Yes I thought your remark was more considered than usual and more importantly I just blocked those viewers from commenting as thay weren't worth the trouble. You're now among their number so adios.
Hello again, and in my ignorance I'd always assumed - not that I gave it much thought - that Bambi had been a Disney creation. But I now realise they just 'Disney-fied' a more subtle and engaging story for mass consumption.
It's great to see a new installment of UHofI. I have a question; has EA Abbey's work been showcase yet or some of the Spanish illustrators, ie, Sanjulián, Enrich, etc. ?
Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. Funnily enough I am currently working on Abbey for a future instalment. The other two Spanish illustrators you name I had never heard of, and having just googled them I can see they are imensely talented fantasy artists. Sadly they were both born too late to qualify for the series. Ther'e no reason you would know this but I only feature those born before 1910 in the unsung series. Nevertheless I'm grateful to you for letting me know about them and I might be able to feature them in another context.
5:11 Peter Max redux 6:12 so, like the Rock musician's '27 Club' there's a '54 Club' for Illustrators where there are no deadlines ... excusa the pun. ha, 27 x 2 = 54 cosmic humor? *Thanks* for another mint top 🍌 video, well done. Dead madferit "Art for the Masses" great term. The same image on coated paper and on canvas. The latter would be generally regarded as art, i.e. Bob Ross. On a minor note 1:22 selling bonds If one was a German illustrator then it was different?
hello and a couple of responses - very much Peter Max (who I cant stand). And that's an interesting ref to the 29 club (although I always thought it was 28 - who's counting?). And regarding the female winged centaur creature I don't have a clue what it is. But I did have a deranged commenter (briefly) who berated me for putting up and image of what she insisted was a goat, and proudly telling me that unlike my good self she didn't do drugs. You meet all sorts in this business.
@@petebeard Hello Pete ha, funny about the goat. People see what they already know. Hung some paintings at a friend's restaurant opening, sat in a corner listening to people's comments to my 'work'. Their personal interpretations bewildered me. Learned the more emotional the reaction the more they were talking about themselves. * Also, learned heated cooking oil puts a corrosive patina on paint. Best * good time to glance into someone's 'soul' is when they're genuinely pissed off. The worst curse words they throw around is their opinion of themselves. Pop Psychology 101
Another Australian illustrator who I hope that you can find was Eric Joliffe. He did a series of cartoons about an aboriginal witch-doctor, “Dr Witchetty” (a witchetty grub is a delicacy for aborigines when living wild). While the people are definitely cartoons, the backgrounds and trees show what a skilled artist he was. He left the party many years ago, unfortunately.
This whole series is a monumental effort to document the works of illustrators, and each episode is a joy to watch. Thank you so much.
Hello and it's a real pleasure to recieve positive comments such as yours. It convinces me I must be doing something worthwhile.
@@petebeard oh you are, your videos are a UA-cam highlight!
These Illustrators deserve to be recognized. I appreciate what you're doing Sir.
Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. Trying to get greater rcogbition for these illustrators is of course my driving mission with the channel.
I thoroughly enjoy watching your work on illustrators. Thanks.
Hello and many thanks for your support for the channel.
Once again an amazing array of talent from artists i had no idea existed . Thank you Peter x
Hi again, and in this instance I had never heard of any of them until I started digging for the series. All of them deserve to be far better known I reckon.
At 6 o'clock in the morning with my first cup of coffee, what a way to start my day and get on with my own painting! Thanks!
Hello and my word, you're an early riser. I don't get out of my pit unless I can help it before 8.30. Anyway I'm glad it set you up for the day.
Love your Unsung Heroes series. You deserve a hundred times the views that you're getting. That's not an exaggeration.
Hello and many thanks for your generous comment. To be honest I never thought I would attract this much attention, although a lot more would of course be even better. If you can share with others please do.
Hello again, and I belatedly realised that you are a professional illustrator so I just had a look at some of your videos and work. To say that I'm impressed would be a major understatement. I'm particular fascinated by your scraperboard approach and the results you are able to achieve. Here in Britain we had a pretty successful illustrator Bill Sanderson who I think used the same method. Even older than me so possibly no longer with us. Anyway thanks again for your support and for subscribing.
@@petebeard Thank you! I've been a freelance illustrator for over forty years, and I'm kinda retired now. For most of that forty years I did scrachboard (scraperboard) and I mimicked the look of old-time wood engravings. Now in retirement I will be doing fine art and may specialize in scratchboard and actual wood engravings. I look forward to watching (and re-watching) more of your videos. Good luck.
Forgot about this channel and now we're back! props to the author for keeping it live!!!
I have to say, as an enthusiast for old illustrations _and_ erstwhile horseman, I love your thematic video titles/thumbnails. 😊
Hello and thanks a lot for the comment. And I'm glad the equestrian theme appeals too.
Another wonderful episode, Mr Beard. Thank you.
A Memorial Exhibition of Dugald Walker's work was held in his Virginia hometown in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 1937. Its foreword is by Douglas Southall Freeman who remembers Dugald's entry to the upper school at McGuire's where after school Douglas would fight in the alley or play football while Dugald went to the Art Club. He ascribes Dugald's decline to the 1929 Stock Market crash and subsequent Great Depression.
Hello and I should say that for some reason UA-cam have edited your comment so forgive me if there's something I don't address. Many thanks for the comment, and Dugald Walker's work was a revelation for me. How I got to be this old and obsessed with illustration and yet never encounter his work is one of life's great mysteries. Thanks for the insight and it seems the 1929 crash reverberated in similar fashion on many of his generation.
I say what they say - your series is brilliant! Thank you for creating it.
Hello again and thanks for your continuing support for the channel.
Ping the Duck! I had that book when I was 2 years old... it delighted me and remains one of my earliest memories!
Hello and thanks for the comment. Being a Brit the book didn't feature in my youth but I'm glad to have discovered his charming illustrations.
I am again refreshed by a new episode of Pete's Unsung Heros. Thanks Pete.
Hello Mark. Glad you enjoyed it - I thought they were a pretty good selection I must admit.
Thank You! I just love this series.💙🙏🏽💙
Hello and thanks for your favourable response to the channel. Many more on the way - eventually....
How can anyone thumbs down your well researched, beautifully organized wonderfully executed “Unsung ...” vids? I gore trolls- you are so appreciate!
Hello and it is depressing, but accepted as par for the course. Even blameless videos of kittens playing get thumbs down from some cretins. I stay focussed on the many positive comments I get and am grateful for.
I've discovered so many great artists through your channel! These episodes are very interesting to watch and the perfect length.
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation of the channel. Comments like yours keep me motivated.
Damn this is so good. thank you so much for such an amazing work!
Hello and thanks a lot for your favourable comment, and I hope you'll watch more channel content too.
Part Sixty!!! Wonderful! Beautiful and informative as always! I hadn't heard of Croissart, but I've encountered the work of the other three over the years. I fondly remember reading Ping when I was a kid, as well as "The Five Chinese Brothers." As for the latter, I see no racism or offense in these illustrations; they are cartoons and are meant to be---this is a sort of superhero story after all! Oh, and Walter Brooks, the author of the Freddy the Pig stories also wrote the stories that became the TV series Mr. Ed! Thank you again for these videos!
Hello again and many thanks for your comment. There I was thinking I might make a dozen or so episodes and here I am srill with more to do than I've already done. I absolutely agree about the 'racism' of Wiese's drawings. It was only that in the current hysterical puritan climate and the disappearing of some of Dr. Spock's work that I thought I should at least address the issue. And thanks for the info regarding Mr. Ed. I used to love that show and the Beverly Hillbillies when I was a kid.
Aggh! The mental decline has begun. Of course I should have said Dr. Seuss.
@@petebeard Some of the Ed stories can be found in old magazines and anthologies, and there was a paperback collection "The Original Mr. Ed" in the 60s. Be warned: the Ed of the stories is a little more earthy than on the kids show, but he's hilarious!
Another great video. Illustration needs to be talked about more and included more as a part of art history
Hello again, and if course I couldn;t agree more. Historically it's been viewed as fine art's rather vulgar cousin but I have always seen it as art for the masses.
Thank-you so much for all of these. I discovered the series earlier this year, and have seen all of them, some twice. These short videos have reawoken my interest in print, made me think about my own art, and even inspired some deeper reflection on the role of imagination in human life. And introduced me to many interesting artists, of course.
Hello and I found your comment particularly rewarding. All the things you list in your rsponse are the things I wanted to achieve through the content.
This is a phenomenal treasure of a channel. Unbelieveable trove of art, beauty, history, and fascinating background to visual culture. Love Love LOVE!!!
Hello and I'm extremely flattered by the level of enthusiasm your comment indicates. It really has put a smile in my face to know you appreciate the content so much.
Again, a very interesting review of four excellent artists. Thanks, Pete! I was especially impressed with first gentleman in your video, Gaar Williams. Despite the humorous subject matter, he clearly shows a solid foundation in realism that elevates his cartoons to another level.
Hi again and I wouldnt argue with you about Williams' pen work. There's a lot of energy and anatomical observation evident in his work. Some cartoonists just don't get the respect they deserve in that regard.
i appreciate this very informal learning style. Thank you for taking the time to perform this service~
Hello and thanks a lot. I like to think the videos are as entertaining as they are informative, so I'm very glad you appreciate them.
Another awesome installment !
Hello and thanks a lot for your conrinued support for the channel.
Congratulations on reaching 60!! Thank you!
Hello and thanks a lot. My list indicates there are at least another 60 to go before I run out of heroes.
It's strange, but the last artist, I didn't much care for at first, but began to realize his work was truly of it's own, and found myself liking it more and more, being so one of a kind. I also liked the other German artist Wiese, actually, all these artists were unique. Thanks again for the show.
Hello again, and I have to say I was struck by how forward-looking and radical Croissant's pen work was. Many later 'scribblers' such as Searle explored similar territory.
Thank you Pete! Another nice video that makes me sad. I work for a publisher of table top games for small children and comparing our illustrators work with what that guys did almost makes me cry. Live, quivering lines and subtle variations of color made by happy accident against rude, glaringly bright photoshop fills with bold white soft-edge brush highlights. "Don't think, just block it in 3D and paint over, the traffic guy says we should have it ready at 16.00!"
Hello again and your story is sadly quite common these days. The illustrator - with some exceptions - has become relegated to a pair of hands to carry out the wishes of philistines, and I hate to admit it but when I retired 6 years ago I was glad to leave it behind. But don't despair - you might just become one of those few who can gain some real respect. I'm guessing you are quite young, and quite a few of the students I taught did quite soul destroying jobs for a few years (and so did I) before finding their own way to greater creative freedom.
I must say I cannot understand why you do not have more likes and followers. But maybe it does not matter. Your channel is simple elegant and endlessly fascinating. I grew up with Kurt Wiese and Rojanovsky among others. But your endless parade of all these superb illustrators is simply wonderful!!! The range of talent and skill is almost hard to believe. So many are so good!!!
Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation. I wouldn't say viewer numbers don't matter to me but I am very grateful for the ones I have. And however slowly they continue to rise. Tomorrow the world!
These posts are highly entertaining as well as educational. I have enjoyed each and every one of them. Again, thank you.
Hello again Rick. Thanks to you for your continued support and for bothering to let me know that you are still enjoying the content.
Thanks so much once again for yet another box of delights and delightful information. A real treat :-)
Hello Paul and the pleasure is all mine. I did think this was a pretty fascinating bunch of heroes.
Cheers Peter! These shows are a tonic!
Hello again, and so are comments such as yours. It really does convince me I must be doing something useful.
Loved it, and the notification worked! Great to wake up to this video.
thanks as always
Hello again and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for introducing me to these great illustrators, I look forward to learning more.
Hello again, and my gratitude for your ongoing support.
Fantastic. Thank you.
Treat of The Day 🖼 🎨 another educated tour of the Heroes of Illustration , wonderful ❤️🌹❤️
Hi again and my ongoing gratitude for your support. Many more to come.
My Goodness what a blessing to come across this channel....so many students these days have no idea about the history and illustrators prominent...mostly only fine artists or masters are mentioned in art school which is a shame! As an illustrator this series is invaluable and necessary. Merci Monsieur
Hello and many thanks for your comment. I taught illustration at a British university for some years and we were always considered to be of far less importance than the fine artists - an attitude I never understood. Illustration is the people's art and considerably more entertaining and vital.
@@petebeard so much so and I agree completely.
Some lovely books there some of which my mother or dad would read to me and I read them for my children. Funny how one's mind retains those memories. Thank you for the trip in Mister Peabody's Way-back machine!
Hello again, and you didn't specify but I'll assume you're referring to Kurt Wiese's work.I must say it never crossed my mind that a lot of these illustrators would trigger memories in older viewers. But if it needed any confirmation it's clear just how much impact illustration had on our lives.
@@petebeard I come from a long line of story tellers, musicians, and would-be artists. And people who loved the Great North Woods.Ping the Duck and the Chinese Brothers. I had to have been about five.
Always a place to come to for some peace and education, thank you Pete Beard
Hello and it's always rewarding to get such favourable comments for the channel. Thanks a lot.
Another great video thanks
Another superb video, Pete. Particularly like the pans and zooms on this one - it's great to get close in to the detail.
Hello again, and I'm particularly grateful for the comment. I try to strike a balance between showing all the image as it appeared and taking closer looks - when the resolution is good enough - to highlight technique or print quality. Sometimes I get the balance more right than others.
always so happy to see these!!!!!
Hello again and I'm always happy to see positive comments like yours. They make my day.
Hi Pete... thanks for another enlightening video. Your channel was mentioned in an episode of "Draftsmen", can't remember which episode, but one of the more recent ones. They mentioned you as one of the channels to watch for inspiration and knowledge for artists. I personally can say that I've watched all sixty to date. Have a great week and I'll be looking forward to the next video.
Hello again John. I hope you and yours are all well. And thanks for your enduring support for the channel. Still a long way to go before I run out of subjects.
Another gem, thanks Pete.
Hello again and I'm glad you think so. I flatter myself that the quality of subjects remains high.
I hope others like some of my favorites. Thank you.
Hello and thanks for the comment. We all have our likes and dislikes, but I've surprised myself with some previous unknowns who I found myself really liking, despite not being generally my kind of thing.
Mr. Beard, Just happened to randomly find your videos. Thank you for offering such a wonderfully informative service. Peace.
Hello andI'm very pleased that our orbits collided. I hope you'll continue to find more content you enjoy. For reasons unknown UA-cam have sent me an edited version of your comment - don't know why - so I'm obviously missing something you said.
@@petebeard Here is my comment in full, I hope (UA-cam deities willing.): "Mr. Beard, Just happened to randomly find your videos. Thank you for offering such a wonderfully informative service. Peace."
Thanks again for your efforts here. Don
Hello again and that's even weirder... sorry to put you to the trouble but that's exact;y what the first one that UA-cam said they'd edited said. I also get quite a few comments they won't let me reply to, which is even more frustrating. I tell myself it's better than not having a platform for the channel.
Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing !
Hello and many thanks for your appreciation.
Another wonderful installment and we are all the better for it. So incredibly grateful for your videos!
Hello, and it really does make my day when viewers such as yourself bother to comment favourably on the content. Thanks.
Williams: creating such complex yet natural relaxed compositions is not easy
Walker: my favorite of this group, so beautiful
Wiese: a lot of fun. I had that 5 Chinese Brothers book. The pics you showed brought back a few memories
Croissant: his almost surreal style was apparently his camouflage
Hello again and thanks for your appreciation of this quartet. For me it was Croissant who was the real revelation of the group.
I am working my way through your inspirational series. Every episode a gem of art and history. But I think it was in Episode 6 or 7 you said you would make only a couple more to cover artists you had overlooked. And here we are at episode 60.
Thank you so much for the effort you go into, into making this series.
Hello and thanks for your positive response to the channel. Yes, I had no idea when I started doing this series just how many illustrators there were who had been largely forgotten. What I find remarkable (and somewhat daunting) is that I'm not even at the halfway mark.
Excellent as always
Hello again and thanks again for your enduring enthusiasm for the channel.
Wonderful, as usual! Thank you!
I'm so envious of people who can draw/paint. I can't draw a bloody straight line using a ruler!
However, I can play bass guitar!
Hello again, and a talent for music is no less than a talent for making pictures. Im glad you continue to enjoy the series.
Excellent
Glad you liked it.
Amazing youtube channel, lots of interesting illustrations and stories behind them. Wonderful atmosphere, keep up the good work! you have my subscription:))
Hello and many thanks for your comment and subscription. There are plenty more still to come.
Thank you for sharing this amazing story with us all ,best wishes from the wirral....E
Hello again Eamonn. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I must say I thought this was a particularly fascinating quartet.
Well Pete , you have talent for unearthing these gems and polishing them up to share with your subscribers, well done sir... the Williamson Art Gallery finally reopens tomorrow (Thursday) ,there will probably be an article in the Liverpool echo or Wirral Globe online , best wishes from the wirral..E
Gaar's work reminds me of Blondie in the newspaper. The children's book "Pink" I know very well since I work in a library. It has charming illustrations that are well loved by many children.
Hello and thanks for the comment. And it's pleasing to hear that children are still enjoying Wiese's illustrations.
Your videos are wonderful!
Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation. It's good to know viewers get something out of the series.
Great information.
Hello and thanks a lot for your appreciation. It matters.
Artists find a way to be artists against the odds ... not many will make a living or anything at all ... THX *Pete Beard*
Thanks as always! According to The New York Times, Walker died in a Richmond, VA hospital on 26 Feb 37, at the age of 48, no cause given.
Hello again and thanks for the comments, info regarding Walker's demise and my apologies for mispronunciation. The curse of narration.
@@petebeard CERTAINLY no need to apologize, I just thought you'd like to know :)
Thanks
Hello and thanks for watching and subscibing.
Great series bro
Hi and thanks a lot.
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Where ever you found the intro music of pitter patter of piano, it's so happy, nearly a Charles Schulz music background and I'm like a happy dog whenever I hear the pavlovian dog whistle, er, keyboard. Happy Christmas Dear Genius. Respectfully yours. GREGG OREO long Beach CA etats unis
Hi again and thanks for the comment. I can't for the life of me remember where that music came from but I'm glad you enjoyed it. And season's greetings to you and yours, in case we don't communicate again before the actual event.
@@petebeard the world knows you as a blessing. Doubly blessed am I, for --- likewise --- I have the honor of knowing you as a wonderful Gentleman of kind correspondence. All Joy to You in the Days of deep December, dear Shaman and Showman. Respectfully yours Gregg Oreo Long Beach CA etats unis
Thankyou so much for uploading these kind of contents sir :D as an aspiring art student who can't continue my study abroad, these videos provide a fantastic introduction to the world of illustrations !!
Hello and many thanks for your comment. Im glad if the channel is helping you to develop your own knowledge and ability. I wish you luck with your ambition and I hope you will take advantage of all the practical help that is now available online - and free!
@@petebeard thankyou very much sir ;; looking forward to the next videos :D
Dear Monsieur Beard. Your installments are magnificent. By the bye...have you heard of 1921 various states of Germany named "Notgeld "? I hope the spelling is correct. I am sure you have since your pronunciation of German words is flawless. May I encourage you to entertain making a fifteen minute foray in this black forest of legal tender? If for no other reason than to highlight their exceptional use of story telling through the whimsical and emotional projections that are dramatically silhouette in nature? Thank you for considering the notion. All of your segments are top drawer, and your sample selections are pleasantly apt and succinct in representation of the artists' résumés. Thank you for your superb compilations, Dear Scholar and Doyen. Respectfully yours, Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca Etats Unis
Hello again and thanks a lot for the suggestion. I wasn't aware of this phenomenon so I'm grateful for the information, but a quick google search rather indicates that I'd struggle to find enough decent resolution imagery to make a video with. And further investigation reveals that much of it was created anonymously. Which would leave me with a narration along the lines of 'and here's anither picture of money I know nothing about...' I'm always interested in possible subjects to tackle but some just aren't viable. Sorry.
I own The Five Brothers and the Story about Ping. They are delightful! It's funny that I never connected the illustrator as one. It's a shame if The Five Brothers was badly received as I am Chinese and don't find the illustrations mean spirited at all. Thank you for another video :)
Hello and I'm glad you enjoyed the feature in Wiese's illustration. I suspect that the current trend for cancelling any comical representation of non-white people comes entirely from 'woke' white people.
I really am unsure how I'm expected to react to your comment. I expressed an opinion about woke culture and I personally dont give a damn where it comes from - self-censorship or external. So if you don't like it that's too bad. To date I've been accused of sexism, pandering to feminists, racism, race-baiting, political correctness, irresponsibility and now it seems far right tendencies. Watch or don't.
Yes I thought your remark was more considered than usual and more importantly I just blocked those viewers from commenting as thay weren't worth the trouble.
You're now among their number so adios.
🙏👏👍
Have you covered Harry Clarke ? Excellent series
Yep, two episodes ago. N 58
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Oh great thanks, I'm watching them out of order
Hello and I see your question has already been answered but it seemed rude not to respond, so thanks a lot for watching.
I have a copy of Salten’s Bambi and KW’s style firs the poetic prose so well
Hello again, and in my ignorance I'd always assumed - not that I gave it much thought - that Bambi had been a Disney creation. But I now realise they just 'Disney-fied' a more subtle and engaging story for mass consumption.
@@petebeard oh gosh, Salten’s Bambi is almost existential in many ways.
It's great to see a new installment of UHofI. I have a question; has EA Abbey's work been showcase yet or some of the Spanish illustrators, ie, Sanjulián, Enrich, etc. ?
Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. Funnily enough I am currently working on Abbey for a future instalment. The other two Spanish illustrators you name I had never heard of, and having just googled them I can see they are imensely talented fantasy artists. Sadly they were both born too late to qualify for the series. Ther'e no reason you would know this but I only feature those born before 1910 in the unsung series. Nevertheless I'm grateful to you for letting me know about them and I might be able to feature them in another context.
5:11 Peter Max redux
6:12 so, like the Rock musician's '27 Club' there's a '54 Club' for Illustrators where there are no deadlines ... excusa the pun.
ha, 27 x 2 = 54 cosmic humor?
*Thanks* for another mint top 🍌 video, well done.
Dead madferit
"Art for the Masses" great term.
The same image on coated paper and on canvas. The latter would be generally regarded as art, i.e. Bob Ross.
On a minor note 1:22 selling bonds
If one was a German illustrator then it was different?
hello and a couple of responses - very much Peter Max (who I cant stand). And that's an interesting ref to the 29 club (although I always thought it was 28 - who's counting?). And regarding the female winged centaur creature I don't have a clue what it is. But I did have a deranged commenter (briefly) who berated me for putting up and image of what she insisted was a goat, and proudly telling me that unlike my good self she didn't do drugs. You meet all sorts in this business.
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Hello Pete
ha, funny about the goat. People see what they already know.
Hung some paintings at a friend's restaurant opening, sat in a corner listening to people's comments to my 'work'. Their personal interpretations bewildered me. Learned the more emotional the reaction the more they were talking about themselves. *
Also, learned heated cooking oil puts a corrosive patina on paint.
Best
* good time to glance into someone's 'soul' is when they're genuinely pissed off. The worst curse words they throw around is their opinion of themselves.
Pop Psychology 101
Another Australian illustrator who I hope that you can find was Eric Joliffe. He did a series of cartoons about an aboriginal witch-doctor, “Dr Witchetty” (a witchetty grub is a delicacy for aborigines when living wild). While the people are definitely cartoons, the backgrounds and trees show what a skilled artist he was. He left the party many years ago, unfortunately.
Hello again and thanks for another name - I will check him out immediately and hope I can include him in the series.
I can see Maxfield Parrish in the work of Walker.
Hello and yes it is there - but so is Beardsley I think. Either way he's a faacinating subject.