Hello there. As I said in the video it's criminal that Jones - and others of his ilk - should be so ignored. I suppose that's why I'm doing this. Stay tuned...
LIKE always, outstanding episode, it boggles my mind to think that a lot of the art they did was with techniques we take for granted these days with technology that fakes a lot of the methods, thus I still work with dip pen and Indian ink to experience the hard work that goes into making art. I have been looking at old books on how they rendered their artwork and still find that even so many years on, their work still outmatch a lot of today's artist, thank you for broadening our art knowledge Pete, truly appreciate it.
Hi and thanks for liking and sticking with it. It's always amazed me how they could create an illusion of 3D with just a few inky lines. More on the way.
A beautiful compliment from. You. I think it was Mark Twain who opined" a good compliment can keep me fueled for a week." Thanks. I shall endeavor to be more thoughtful as you! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca Etats Unis
@@petebeard What you are doing is so good, of all the posts on UA-cam yours is the one I most look forward to. I make little animations and your work constantly inspires me not only the artists presented but the quality, narration, design and dedication you bring, I appreciate that you take the time to respond to the comments. R.I.P. : Gahan Wilson www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/the-beautifully-macabre-cartoons-of-gahan-wilson
It just boggles my mind how hard it is to attain so much information and research time to edit a video documentary about all these amazing artists...love the work you do Pete!
Hi and thanks for the very favourable comments. But don't boggle too much - I retired a few years back and making the videos keeps me out of mischief /stops me getting bored. And I really enjoy the process so it's not like hard work.
Thank you for publishing these. I’m just an accountant but became interested in this topic after becoming frustrated with the cartoony illustrations (and dumbed down language) in many modern children’s books. On my quest for beautiful, quality picture books to read with my preschooler I’ve stumbled upon your series and enjoy it greatly. Thanks again
5:55 If I'm not mistaken, the reason that the project never concluded was that the author died, which is why the book was released postumusly without an ending, though still with illustrations.
I've been getting my money's worth from the individual channel search function since meeting you and that's a fact. More than I expected as always but here specifically for Josef Lada who has a special kind of McLuhanist "the medium is the message" artistry. One wonders if he is a genius or an artist at the very extremes of his ability in the same way that one looks at Svejk (and reads of him) wondering if he is truly an idiot or is he in fact pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. It is also extraordinary how many, on the face of it, Rackhamesque illustrators there are, who folk have never heard of.
More excellence, terrific stuff. I do know Lada from his illustrations to Svejk, one of my all time favourite books, and always wondered about the amazing very individual drawings...
I agree - although until I made the video I had no idea Lada existed. Some countries seem to keep their cultural heritage more to themselves than others.
@@petebeard l clicked on this right away when l saw the Joseph Lada thumbnail. The Good soldier Shweik, got a wider audience almost immediately as it was avidly translated. It was the 1st anti war book thanks to the mindless carnage of youth in WWl. But it didn't bring Lada himself to wider audience, you're right. l was enchanted by the illustrations as a child as they are deeply silly and reminded me of the folkish vigour of Wanda Gag. The above book he illustrated was much shared around in military circles in WWll l was informed by a elderly relative, as the "over obedience" strategy of the anti hero was much admired, as was it's humorous scepticism. This was reported to me by ex air crew, they were given an life expectancy of 22 weeks during the bombing raids, but he actually lived until 93 in spite of 3 air crashes! Haha,
Morning Pete.... at least it's morning here anyway. Another very informative video with one artist being my favorite, Neysa McMein.... her style of work is what I strive for every day. Originally a traditional artist myself, I wonder today if any young digital artists could achieve similar work traditionally like McMein or are they stuck in the digital world unable to reach that level. In some cases they are similar but traditionally, there is no "undo" button.
Hello again John. I suspect the best of the digital artists would be able to re-train themselves. But it's that ability to erase your mistakes infinitely which is the seductive part of digital means. I can remember having to patch physical artwork because a client decided there was a bit they didn't like after all. I think most of the great newer digital painters came out of tradition first and still believe in good drawing.
@@petebeard I agree. There were many times I had to fix things also and sometimes it was very difficult. Back in the day you had to really plan your work in advance to avoid issues.
Lucky dip of today: there are four Great artists I ain’t known before. Jones, McMein, Calvo Lada, Their work was not Dada. I’m so glad that there are many more.
*Thanks* Pete for another presentation Dunno which is stranger, Neysa McMein as Betty Crocker 9:51 or, Edmond Francois Calvo's anthropomorphic children's book of WWII 'Les Bete Est Morte' 12:15 ? The latter Perhaps, because I was 'traumatized' as a young kid by Wilhem Busch's " Max & Moritz" book. Believed it was a real story. People in ovens getting pooped out by ducks ... thought "Oh, that's not right, nooo." Another reason don't like 'Beavis & Butthead'. Learned from your videos Pete *vivisection* was a commonly used word back then. Who knew?
Hello and La Bete is wildly disturbing. I think it's the Disneyesque/Merrie Melodies styling that makes it so weird because we associate the style with jolliness and relative innocence.
Well, I'm hoping that I can keep doing this for a few more years at least, but my story is fairly dull even to me, so it will probably be best if I just leave the videos for posterity, and maybe get remembered that way.
The only thing better than seeing your favorite illustrator is being introduced to a new unfamiliar favorite illustrator. Thank you.
I have to say this episode was very interesting, particularly AG Jones. Thank you, keep up the good work. Best regards, Annie
Absolutely love this series! Thank you for sharing these peoples work.
Glad you like it and thanks for watching.
Francois Calvo's work is amazing. Great information pete.
Thanks and I agree with you about Calvo. You would think he would be famous but sadly not.
Love the Jones Segment. Beautiful work. Thanks.
Hello and thanks a lot for the comment.
Wow, Jones's work is absolutely stunning. A new one for me as well. Thank you for another great addition to this series Pete!
Hello there. As I said in the video it's criminal that Jones - and others of his ilk - should be so ignored. I suppose that's why I'm doing this. Stay tuned...
LIKE always, outstanding episode, it boggles my mind to think that a lot of the art they did was with techniques we take for granted these days with technology that fakes a lot of the methods, thus I still work with dip pen and Indian ink to experience the hard work that goes into making art. I have been looking at old books on how they rendered their artwork and still find that even so many years on, their work still outmatch a lot of today's artist, thank you for broadening our art knowledge Pete, truly appreciate it.
Hi and thanks for liking and sticking with it. It's always amazed me how they could create an illusion of 3D with just a few inky lines. More on the way.
A beautiful compliment from. You. I think it was Mark Twain who opined" a good compliment can keep me fueled for a week." Thanks. I shall endeavor to be more thoughtful as you! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca Etats Unis
My lady-friend and I love your wonderful work, thank you.
Hello to both of you and thanks a lot for the appreciation.
Thank you for introducing me to these artists throughout your series and for giving them recognition they deserve. Well Done.
Hello again and thanks for continuing to make me feel I'm doing something worth doing.
@@petebeard What you are doing is so good, of all the posts on UA-cam yours is the one I most look forward to. I make little animations and your work constantly inspires me not only the artists presented but the quality, narration, design and dedication you bring, I appreciate that you take the time to respond to the comments. R.I.P. : Gahan Wilson www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/the-beautifully-macabre-cartoons-of-gahan-wilson
Thanks for the link - there's another I knew nothing about.
I had to save this one in my favorites! Wonderful video and information! It really blows my mind just how talent has been forgotten around the world.
Hi and thanks. Yes it's ridiculous how many forgotten illustrators there are. I had no idea when I started this.
Just incredible! Thank you very much!!!
Hello, and I'm very pleased by your appreciation. These talents deserve so much more attention than they get.
I am so very grateful to you and your channel. For someone who loves illustration, this is gold. Thank you.
And a thanks to you for your very positive reaction to my videos. Comments such as yours convince me to make more.
@@petebeard I can't wait to see more :)
It just boggles my mind how hard it is to attain so much information and research time to edit a video documentary about all these amazing artists...love the work you do Pete!
Hi and thanks for the very favourable comments. But don't boggle too much - I retired a few years back and making the videos keeps me out of mischief /stops me getting bored. And I really enjoy the process so it's not like hard work.
Thank you for publishing these. I’m just an accountant but became interested in this topic after becoming frustrated with the cartoony illustrations (and dumbed down language) in many modern children’s books. On my quest for beautiful, quality picture books to read with my preschooler I’ve stumbled upon your series and enjoy it greatly. Thanks again
5:55 If I'm not mistaken, the reason that the project never concluded was that the author died, which is why the book was released postumusly without an ending, though still with illustrations.
Now why didn't that occur to me? Well spotted.
@@petebeard Thanks :-).
Another terrific presentation! JJS😮
Many thanks for your appreciation.
I've been getting my money's worth from the individual channel search function since meeting you and that's a fact. More than I expected as always but here specifically for Josef Lada who has a special kind of McLuhanist "the medium is the message" artistry. One wonders if he is a genius or an artist at the very extremes of his ability in the same way that one looks at Svejk (and reads of him) wondering if he is truly an idiot or is he in fact pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. It is also extraordinary how many, on the face of it, Rackhamesque illustrators there are, who folk have never heard of.
More excellence, terrific stuff. I do know Lada from his illustrations to Svejk, one of my all time favourite books, and always wondered about the amazing very individual drawings...
I agree - although until I made the video I had no idea Lada existed. Some countries seem to keep their cultural heritage more to themselves than others.
@@petebeard l clicked on this right away when l saw the Joseph Lada thumbnail. The Good soldier Shweik, got a wider audience almost immediately as it was avidly translated. It was the 1st anti war book thanks to the mindless carnage of youth in WWl. But it didn't bring Lada himself to wider audience, you're right.
l was enchanted by the illustrations as a child as they are deeply silly and reminded me of the folkish vigour of Wanda Gag.
The above book he illustrated was much shared around in military circles in WWll l was informed by a elderly relative, as the "over obedience" strategy of the anti hero was much admired, as was it's humorous scepticism. This was reported to me by ex air crew, they were given an life expectancy of 22 weeks during the bombing raids, but he actually lived until 93 in spite of 3 air crashes! Haha,
Wonderful thanks
Morning Pete.... at least it's morning here anyway. Another very informative video with one artist being my favorite, Neysa McMein.... her style of work is what I strive for every day. Originally a traditional artist myself, I wonder today if any young digital artists could achieve similar work traditionally like McMein or are they stuck in the digital world unable to reach that level. In some cases they are similar but traditionally, there is no "undo" button.
Hello again John. I suspect the best of the digital artists would be able to re-train themselves. But it's that ability to erase your mistakes infinitely which is the seductive part of digital means. I can remember having to patch physical artwork because a client decided there was a bit they didn't like after all. I think most of the great newer digital painters came out of tradition first and still believe in good drawing.
@@petebeard I agree. There were many times I had to fix things also and sometimes it was very difficult. Back in the day you had to really plan your work in advance to avoid issues.
Excellent!
Many thanks!
6:31 ... wow! This predates Spiegelman's "Maus" by 5 decades!
Lucky dip of today: there are four
Great artists I ain’t known before.
Jones, McMein, Calvo Lada,
Their work was not Dada.
I’m so glad that there are many more.
Thanks as always for the appreciation - and another limerick which made me smile.
*Thanks* Pete for another presentation
Dunno which is stranger, Neysa McMein as Betty Crocker 9:51
or, Edmond Francois Calvo's anthropomorphic children's book of WWII 'Les Bete Est Morte' 12:15 ?
The latter
Perhaps, because I was 'traumatized' as a young kid by Wilhem Busch's " Max & Moritz" book. Believed it was a real story. People in ovens getting pooped out by ducks ... thought "Oh, that's not right, nooo."
Another reason don't like 'Beavis & Butthead'.
Learned from your videos Pete
*vivisection* was a commonly used word back then. Who knew?
Hello and La Bete is wildly disturbing. I think it's the Disneyesque/Merrie Melodies styling that makes it so weird because we associate the style with jolliness and relative innocence.
So who’s going to write and narrate the story of Pete Beard, who sang the praises of so many others?
Well, I'm hoping that I can keep doing this for a few more years at least, but my story is fairly dull even to me, so it will probably be best if I just leave the videos for posterity, and maybe get remembered that way.
@@petebeard I look forward to more, and thank you in advance. They are a great epitaph.
🎨🎨🖼🖼
LOL