ARTHUR FERRIER HD 1080p

[@dlschgo]

Arthur Ferrier is one of my favorite illustrators. Until women go out of style, his work will always remain relevant and appreciated. Thank you, Pete, for spreading the word.

[@slangism]

Simply my favorite thing on the internet. Cheers Pete Beard

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation. I'm gl;ad you enjoy the content.

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

Another well researched and presented mini doco . Fascinating and informative. Many thanks.!

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for both your comments about Ferrier and the video. They are most welcome.

[@gphnotgph]

14:54 to the end -- Your comparison of Ferrier's times to the present is very well put! Thanks for that too.

[@jaybradley9083]

Thank you for another wonderful look at a master of pen, brush, and ink.

[@charlestaylor3195]

Pete, I think the thing that impresses me the most about your videos and the artists that you feature, is the abundance of employment opportunities for artists at the turn of the previous century. If you were good, you could get a job, what a truly glorious time it was it be an artist. It saddens me to know that there will never be a time like that again. Which make your videos such a gem to me. I really mean that.

[@mcrumph]

I heard leaving a comment helps with the algorithm. All hail the mighty Algo! Another gem, Mr. Beard. Every time you post I know I'm in for a treat.

[@RolftheRed]

Goodness, Delightful again! Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment and appreciation.

[@The_Butler_Did_It]

I own around 20 hardback volumes of Blighty, dating from the early 1940s to the mid-1950s. Each volume typically covers three months, and Ferrier’s cartoons appear in nearly every issue. The volumes have an outer red cover and an inner plain paper cover. In the earlier editions, Ferrier’s cartoon is on the outer cover, while a cartoon by another artist appeared on the inner cover. In 1952, the outer cover cartoon was replaced by a weekly pin-up photograph, and Ferrier's artwork shifted to the inner cover. One particularly rare and intriguing book from 1941 is Arthur Ferrier's Lovelies, which features a selection of Ferrier’s illustrations brought to life through "glamour" photographs by Water Bird Roye. This book is now a sought-after (and expensive) collector's item.

[@gerardtessers]

Lovely artist and a great video! Great examples of the zeitgeist from a bygone era. " Jolly duo-tones", indeed... And from the Netherlands, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas as well!

[@vaughngaminghd]

As someone who has aspired to ink with a sable brush and dip pen, it's always inspiring to see what a master can do with the medium… Thank you for the deep dive, Pete! I'm adding the Arthur Ferrier book set to my wishlist…

[@bigblue6917]

Interestingly I too aspire to inking with a sable brush and a dip pen. In fact I am starting a drawing course with the Open College of the Arts with the aim of doing just that

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@bigblue6917 Ever tried an Oriental Brush? It requires a very light touch and a steady hand and doesn't have the spring of sable. It's good practice.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment. If it's any incentive the books contain far more than I was able to show.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love that kind of artwork. Its makes me feel so happy.

[@futuristica1710]

Amazing line work!

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment.

[@unclvinny]

He had a type, didn't he! It'd have been interesting to have him put more handsome, lightly-dressed men in his drawings, but I have to imagine that it not only would have bored him but put off a chunk of his audience. Anyway, this video is a fun watch; it's always good to have the illustrators of the past given such affectionate tributes.

[@bigblue6917]

As I assume you are aware that he knows his audience and that at least they are in with a chance

[@DonumFidei]

He would have been out of a job as well as gone away from the normal biological way of things.

[@petebeard]

To be fair there were a few young chaps in swimming trunks etcetera, but only as visual support for the young women.

[@stifledvoice]

Fine draftsmanship, good compositions, and a chemist too, such a polymath.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment.

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

Wonderful, timeless and detailled technique. What a great illustrator. His minimalist background lining in pen and ink is so stylish. Thanks for introducing me to this artist!

[@sinaneronat4943]

Thank you ❤ for wonderful time and learning about another talented soul

[@williambrady1192]

Another outstanding project Peter. Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year to you and yours.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your appreciation, and my very best wishes to you too.

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

The depth of insight into human nature in the illustration 3:06 .. great drawing comes from great thinking it seems.

[@bertassellodavide1297]

Grazie e buone feste ❤️🥳🥂👍

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot, and the same to you.

[@doughaug]

Br Beard, you sure know how to liven up a day with your magnificent educational videos. Ferrier's line work is wonderful.

[@jennifercoopman]

In the stills of the documentary, notice the model's figure, then notice the still of Ferrier painting the exact same pose. See how he drew her waist much smaller than the actual model? Even before there was photoshop... there was photoshop. Fascinating! I'm really enjoying this series, thank you Pete!

[@ComicKelsey]

You're doing the Lord's work Mr. Beard! Thank you! Merry Christmas! :)

[@petebeard]

Your appreciation is very welcome, and greetings to you and yours.

[@mikedirle520]

I LOVE his heavy line work! And his apparent easy capturing of the demure female figure. Tnx, Mr. Beard!

[@guldenaydin9918]

Thank You very much.. A pleasure from start to finish…💝 ( So sorry for my primitive English)🌺 And your choise of music is great..🍃

[@lorivaldorocha7520]

Obrigado por todos os seus vídeos, foram um alívio para mim neste ano tão difícil aqui no Brasil. Um caloroso abraço virtual.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Always enjoyed Arthur Ferrier's line work and his placement of black. I hadn't seen his colour work before, nor his earlier work, and I did recognize the influence of Charles Dana Gibson there. I don't think that the screen dot tint suits his work in the later years as it loses that nice open liveliness that his variable brush line gives. His women's faces have such character, beauty and charm and I am not surprised that he also worked in advertising as it suits so well. He was one of my influencers at college, the others being John Romita and Kurt Schaffenberger and, occasionally, another Arthur, Arthur Rackham.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment, and I'm pleased you share my own high opinion of his work.

[@TexRenner]

As always, your video is the highlight of my day. Thank you.

[@philsharp758]

Another informative and interesting review of an artist. Thank you so much for your efforts this year. Wishing you and those you cherish a Merry Christmas.

[@mariemelansongundy-vx4ox]

He would have fit in perfectly with the illustration staff at the "New Yorker" in the 30's 40's and 50's.

[@josefschiltz2192]

He would indeed.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment and appreciation of his talents.

[@fluxusdakota6508]

After his pragmatic career in chemistry, I was please to see him artfully follow his heart for the remainder of his life. As always, the tastefully selected sound track adds immeasurably to my enjoyment.

[@bigblue6917]

Thanks, Pete, for another enjoyable and entertaining video. It looks like Arthur found what worked for him and stuck with it. Your mentioning of Jane reminded me of a story of a young RAF officer was held in awe by his batman. Turns out the officer mother was the model for Jane

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for your comment and appreciation - and the Jane story.

[@Mountlougallops]

Thank you again for an excellent video Pete. Cheers and well wishes for the holiday to you and yours.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for your comment and I wish you the very best too.

[@tompuce84]

My god I love those vids, thx mister beard.

[@12theotherandrew]

I prefer his earlier pen work. He provided a wonderful depiction of style and fashion of bygone times (I recall pictures of my mother and grandmother). An agreeable pleasantly humorous fellow and I certainly agree with your comment about current attitudes.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot for another favourable response, and I too prefer the more sophisticated pen work in the earlier images.

[@justicecommander9455]

I think it's rather funny that he found more success as an artist than as a chemist, when modern logic makes you believe the contrary

[@9ramthebuffs9]

wow that model he's drawing in that doc is still alive. 104 years old. Eileen Bennett.

[@petebeard]

Now there's a thing!...I had no idea, although I did know he favoured young actresses rather than models.

[@johns.9819]

pete i could listen to you all day love the period music

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

1:51 .. This Santa situation became a staple of Christmas issues of Playboy 🤣 this is the earliest example I've seen!

[@dlschgo]

Oh, and Merry Christmas to all. And best wishes that the march to a million subscribers for this channel in the coming year continues unabated

[@garymcguire8529]

As usual a very enjoyable video.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

A very interesting installment. I'd never heard of him before.

[@wynnschaible]

Pure cheesecake and not a libber among 'em. Thanks, AF! And you too, PB!

[@edwardtingley2214]

14:54: “As with many of the subjects I've covered in the series Ferrier’s portrayals of the fair sex wouldn't go down at all well in *our oddly puritan and yet more pornographic times*.” A very interesting remark.

[@jill-ti7oe]

👍

[@pypeworld]

Pete, you should consider doing a retrospective on Frank Bellamy, especially for his British newspaper comic strip Garth.

[@frosssid828]

очень интересно было послушать, хоть и почитать с субтитры 👍

[@collapsiblechair9112]

Merry Christmas Pete

[@josefschiltz2192]

There is also a frequently unsung talent there in the picture strips. Who did the lettering? Was it Arthur?

[@MrPhotodoc]

Can't say from experience but his images seem to bring the US publication Playboy to mind. Just saying.

[@mijiyoon5575]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@johns.9819]

i paint silent movie star from the 1920's

[@markwarning7305]

Thanks. And thanks again. Ferrier's work is a delight.

[@petebeard]

Many thanks for your appreciation.