UNSUNG HEROES OF ILLUSTRATION 83 HD

This quartet of unsung heroes were all born in the last 2 decades of the 19th century, each in a different country. And I like to think that each of them brings something distinctive in terms of their visual prowess and style to the table. And I must confess to an error - the cover of Der Orchideengarten shown isn't in fact by Ludwig Kainer. I took it on trust from the source I used but it's by the even more obscure Flora Klee-Palyi.

[@FeathPymArt]

It always makes me a bit sad when they die within my adult lifetime. I wish I could have found them and let them know they're remembered and appreciated.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I feel the same as you. Many of the subjects I feature weren't known to me before I began making the series.

[@theotherandrew5540]

I remain utterly amazed at the astonishing talent of these illustrators. Their work really should be far more widely displayed in galleries. Thank you again for your work in remedying this.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thnks for your appreciation. Always a pleasure.

[@damogranheart5521]

But for you I would never have known about these illustrators! Thank you for your research and presentation!

[@petebeard]

Hello and it really is heartwarming to know that in some quarters at least my mission to shine a light on these under-appreciated illustrators is actually succeeding. Thanks.

[@gabriellew6467]

With every new episode I watch there is the fleeting thought “of course, I know this” (referring to individual illustrations), but this time simply everyone would have been sure: everyone knows the Kitchener poster. Hardly anyone, including yours truly, knows the artist’s name. The other three featured all have so much to offer. Inevitably, some style appeals more than another. Once more you have highlighted artists that produced some unique images. Thank you

[@petebeard]

I'm so pleased you are dipping into the series. Inevitably some appeal more than others, depending on our personal preferences, but I like to think that there's usually at least one in each instalment that chimes.

[@TheMarkEH]

Another fabulous installment. Thanks Pete.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for that.

[@myu4039]

Wonderful as usual! Your channel is a balm for the irritations of the times, thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello, and thanks for the comment. It is greatly appreciated.

[@albertcscs]

Wow, I get to go first this time. Great video Pete, I like the new grey background and enjoyed the subdued music too. As usual, the artists are fabulous, and I have seen Shermund over the years. It 's no wonder you have over 61,000 subs now, your works are a pleasure to watch.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and thanks as usual. Just got back from Shrewsbury -what a nice place.

[@farmerfox3332]

Thank you for a wonderful sunday treat:)

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the appreciation.

[@kayanorudog2638]

As someone who’s studying illustration and animation, your videos always bring interesting and amazing artists to my attention for studying and sharing with classmates.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation. It's particularly rewarding to know that students are accessing the channel. For reasons I haven't worked out the majority of viewers are (like me) much older.

[@dianebonneau2350]

Wonderful and detailed comprehensive look at greats.

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks a lot.

[@mikedirle520]

Such a variety of art and artists! All through the wars and beyond. Tnx!

[@petebeard]

Hi Mike and thanks as usual.

[@Tanzotown]

I always learn something from your wonderful contributions Pete, many thanks. I wish your series came as big fat coffee table books with all you show and all you had to leave out. Someone call Taschen! Also glad to see your subscriptions picking up…just the beginning.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and my thanks as ever for your support.

[@matthieujoly]

Always, still a real pleasure. Thanks.

[@petebeard]

And so are your comments.

[@43painter]

The work of Jean d'Ylen is really fabulous. Some of the work of Ludwig Kainer made me think of René Gruau a bit. ThX again for sharing.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks as usual. And I see what you mean regarding Kainer and Gruau, especially as Kainer did some fashion work later on.

[@dbensdrawinvids8390]

Once again amazing work bringing obscure artists to the fore. Thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and my thanks as usual.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

The Beard/ Bard in the North returning with another excellent compilation...as always good on the eye and great narration...peace and love from the wirral peninsula,bounded by the mersey and the Dee and the Irish sea,geography and rhyme..E

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks a lot Eamonn.

[@vladislavpantic]

So grateful for your work sir!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your support.

[@enochvaughn]

As an aspiring illustrator, I cannot thank you enough for your content. Im constantly discovering "new" and fantastic illustrators because of your channel, and i cannot thank you enough for that. Cheers!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. As a former illustrator it's good to know that those setting out on that difficult (but rewarding) path understand the need to draw inspiration from the past.

[@enochvaughn]

@@petebeard You're a fantastic resource, and I thank you. Cheers!!

[@knuckleopera8378]

Thanks, Pete! Wonderful addition to the series.

[@petebeard]

He again and thanks again. By the way I haven't forgotten Frank Tinsley - he's still waiting in line for his moment to shine.

[@haazeMAX]

Pete Beard, I've think I've commented the same before, but if there was a 'KZbin Hall of Fame' for exceptional content, surely your channel should be honoured in such a listing. A bit of feedback on the production: there is _a high-pitched constant note_ that is present in your audio track and I think it's the same on several of your videos. At a moderate volume it's easy to miss, but at a high volume or listening through a headset it is quite noticable. I've encountered similar issues when a microphone is directly connected with a minijack to a computer, especially if the port is located on the motherboard, it can pick up disturbance from the currents there. You could try to troubleshoot this by connecting a mini-jack extension that converts audio to digital and then connects to a USB-port. Alternatively, try with a microphone that has a USB interface. This is of course guesswork from me on what is the source of the background noise. All the best,

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. This buzzing tone isue is driving me mad. I can't hear it because I ruined my hearing playing in bands, and it seems most viewers don't hear it either. With the help of a viewer I'm trying different fixes and hopefully will be able to sort it out to everyone's satisfaction. You may well be right in your diagnosis as I do use a mini jack on the mic.

[@twistoffate4791]

@@petebeard Hmmm. I hear ringing late in the day, for some reason & I went to an Ear, Nose & Throat doc but nothing really got resolved. I listened to Disco music waaaaayyy too loud for years. I can't hear the buzzing myself, but I am so tuned in to your voice & artwork that I just might have successfully tuned it out if it exists, lol.

[@haazeMAX]

@@petebeard Thanks for your reply.

[@haazeMAX]

This wasn't an attempt to start a discussion about tinnitus.. :D But fair enough, I've had it myself for periods. It sucks but can in my experience be improved over time. It's not the same as hearing loss. Tinnitus is real, and so is unfortunately the background noise in these videos. :)

[@wildfood1]

Thank you very much!

[@tedwitus]

your comments and reverence for the work will overcome any oversights by obit writers not familiar with the greatness. thanks Pete. new sub

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for both your comment and your subscription. Welcome aboard.

[@shadowxxvii200]

haha. I caught up... Now on 83... This is the best channel ever. Thank you Pete, I want more.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your dedication to the cause. If I don't get hit by a bus or similar there will be many more I hope.

[@shadowxxvii200]

@@petebeard Seriously I have learned more from you than from my 3 years degree in mixed media. I have had so many problems trying to identify myself as an artist or an illustrator. I know we had this conversation before, it feels good knowing the answer from just hearing you talk about these heroes. I feel like I am standing on the shoulder of giants. Thank you.

[@alexscabinet9204]

Thanks so much for doing this content. When I feel down and uninspired I'd play your videos to replenish my creative spirit💚✨

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the appreciation. It's good to know these videos are welcomed.

[@TexRenner]

Good to see you again. Thanks!

[@petebeard]

And you, ny friend.

[@321bytor]

Marvellous, thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@kassiapencek6185]

Thank you for this adoring education on these artists!!!! I'm shocked about the iconic uncle sam poster. It was on the wall of my dads printshop for years and i admired it. Well i will admire the original guy's work and we all barrow some micro movements... i wish artists would create a healthier planet for humans to walk in.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. As a brit I took it for granted that most people would know about the original poster. It has to be admitted Flagg's version is better painted though...

[@briteness]

Andy Warhol once said the art world and the Social Register are the same thing. Politics (broadly speaking) and money determine who gets remembered. Remarkable, gifted artists/illustrators can disappear rapidly into the mists of time. But if they do good work, and are also lucky, the work may continue to be recognized long after the world has forgotten about them as people. Already, less than a century later, many of the biographies of the artists here have large gaps, but much of the work still feels fresh.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your comment and observations on theslow fading away of these illustrators. I suppose that's my main motivation in making the series in the hope they won't just disappear.

[@prof.heinous191]

So glad you're saving these people to the pages of history, especially enjoyed the work of Alfred Leete, thanks Pete!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation.

[@kevinuribe318]

Another Amazing video my friend glad I stayed!

[@petebeard]

Thanks - I'm glad you stayed too.

[@geraldinerodriguez6290]

Your videos are marvelous. I am thrilled to discover the world of illustration and cartoons as an art form. So varied and imaginative.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your appreciation.

[@sethbrown1763]

Thank you, sir! That was wonderful! Just what I needed to start the day, so full of light, colour, humour and grace. You have an excellent eye and you narrate so well.

[@petebeard]

Hello and many thanks for your positive response to the video. I hope you'll find more of interest on the channel.

[@twistoffate4791]

I never knew that the Uncle Sam "I want you..." by James Montgomery Flagg was inspired or stolen from Alfred Leete. How interesting that Ludwig Kainer also designed sets & costumes & taught fashion. I had to wonder what Jean d'Ylen's jewelry looked like (before the art career). I loved Barbara Shermund's later "Shermund's Sallies" work more than her book etchings, and I think it's neat that her folks were a sculptor & architect. Great video. I enjoyed it!!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks as ever for your appreciation and reflections on the featured illustrators.

[@twistoffate4791]

@@petebeard I have one lingering question about Jean d'Ylen's Shell oil & petrol art. She drew her "horse power" art for that Shell company, which is different from the giant yellow shell I saw as a kid traveling around the U.S. on family vacations in the 70s. Same Shell company? How many Shell oil companies could there BE, lol?? Yet the art was so very different. Maybe different ad campaigns?? I feel silly for asking, because it seems unlikely there would be more than one Shell company, yet stranger things have happened.

[@petebeard]

@@twistoffate4791 Hi again. Yes it's the same Shell oil. If you google d'Ylen's posters there's one showing the yellow and red shell logo but I didn't use it as it was too low resolution. And your memory is of as you say 70s USA but his posters were used in 1930s Britain. Possibly the USA too, but I don;t know that for sure. Oh and that reminds me Jean was a male of the species, although he's long dead so I don't suppose he will mind being misgendered. And regarding the unwanted noise thing I'm grateful that most viewers don't hear it either, but I must get to the bottom of it nevertheless.

[@flylorenzo2127]

Love your work good sir. It's an inspiration to us all!!!!! Please continue you on.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the comment. I intend to keep going until I run out of illustrators, or breath - whichever comes first...

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Excellent offering this time around! All four are strong but my favorites are Leete and Kaiser!

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and I must admit I have a particular soft spot for British cartoonists of Leete's vintage. The Kitchener poster is so unlikely from him.

[@marstondavis]

Yeah. This is hall of fame material for sure. Great videos! Thanks.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot fir the positive comment.

[@jett8193]

Absolutely wonderful, as always, Pete! Thank you once again. I just love all the creativity & talent displayed here on your channel~ ❤️

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks to you for the positive response to the video and my channel in general.

[@paillette2010]

As a kid our military base library had a huuuuge collection of New Yorker cartoonist books. I remember Shermund from those. (I was always peering over the Charles Addams)

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comments. And thanks too for the names Wesley Dennis and Sam Savitt. Funnily enough another viewer suggested Anderson a week ago or so, and they are all now bookmarked. I have a work in early development on the history of wildlife illustration and these illustrators would make a valuable contribution. Don't hold your breath though - it's quite far down the queue.

[@paillette2010]

@@petebeard many thanks !!!!!

[@Mountlougallops]

Thanks again Pete. This was a treat. I appreiate your work. the vids are good quality technically and always informative. Hope all is well with you. Take care and keep bringinig us the best.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and thanks for the ongoing support. Your appreciation is always welcome.

[@johncollado1151]

Thanks for another very educational video, Pete.

[@petebeard]

Hi John. Probably nothing here up your street now I think about it, so thanks a lot for the comment and we'll see what surfaces nect time around.

[@chucklitka2503]

Alas, I am caught up! What a wonderful series. So many wonderful illustrators --- I should've been taking notes so I can explore more of their work. I admire your ability to say kind words about works whose charm escapes me, but that's on me. I don't think I missed Illingworth, whose "The Stranger" in Punch is a favorite of mine, nor Ionicus, whose Wodehouse covers for Penguin in the 60's are the definitive Wodehouse illustrations. Looking forward to them and many more. And thank you for all the work you've put into this very entertaining examination of the art of illustration.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your dedication to the cause. Actually Illingworth has featured - in unsung 49. Sadly Ionicus (and I have some of those those penguins too) was born too late to qualify. In the description box of unsung 75 there's a list of all those featured in each instalment up to unsung 50. And 76 has a list of the following 25. Helpful if you're looking for a particular illustrator or to see if there's one you've missed.

[@chucklitka2503]

@@petebeard Thanks for the info. I found it interesting how the national and cultural backdrop had such a strong influence on artistic style, and in the reverse; on my appreciation of them. British, American and French illustration styles were the styles I liked the most, and for the most part, representational. Duo-tones and spot color illustrations have always said one thing to me: "cheap." Better plain B&W As for children book illustration, growing up in the 50's & 60's, the two books I remember were both by Virginia Lee Burton , The Little House, and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel -- illustrations that told a story, rather than just decorated it. Anyway, looking forward to watching more of your work.

[@petebeard]

@@chucklitka2503 Hi again, and I could have sworn I had earlier covered Virginia Lee Burton's work, but then I remembered I had reluctantly abandoned her as the only examples I could find came from the 2 books you mention, andit didn't seem to be enough scope. But you mentioning her again has prompted me to take another look, since my search abilities are much better than they used to be. Hopefully this time I'll find more and she'll get her moment in the series.

[@mijiyoon5575]

🎨🎭 always interesting *THX Pete*

[@petebeard]

Hi and as ever you are more than welcome.

[@michaelmontcombroux3413]

Hello Pete, I find it sad how many (most?) of the artists you feature are so quickly forgotten after their demise. You're doing great work bringing them back in your series. Keep going, No100 is just over the horizon! Best wishes

[@petebeard]

Hello and yes it is sad that they are so readily consigned to the bin of history. But if me delving into that bin and rummaging around brings them to greater attention I'll take that as a positive.

[@sclogse1]

The 27" Imac arrived last week. Now to go back and watch my favorite episodes again! No more phone watching. Always perfect on these Sunday mornings.....where we could be heroes...Is that you noodling on the electric piano?

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks. It's my plan (or at least wish) that I'll re-upload the videos that are not higher definition at some later date, so in the meantime I apologise for fuzziness your mac will display. And no that;s not me on the electric piano - just some generic background stuff I found.

[@glynstimpson]

Great video thanks very much

[@petebeard]

You're welcome, as ever.

[@kevinsollows1429]

Illustrator Barbara Shermund’s grave only recently (2020) got a headstone, paid for by crowdfunding, arranged by Caitlin McGuirk, curator at Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum, Columbus, Ohio.

[@petebeard]

Hello and God bless Caitlin McGuirk I say.

[@guruuu6609]

these videos Are Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for your comment. Glad you enjoy them.

[@nicsedge9400]

Hi Pete, can you do Pauline Baynes sometime? One of my favourite illustrators. Love your series, they’re wonderful!

[@petebeard]

Hello and your wish is my command. She's been waiting patiently in line (with a terrifying number of others) for her turn in the spotlight. I have no idea when she'll appear - I don't work ro any kind of plan - but providing I don't fall off my perch any time soon she will be in a future instalment.

[@nicsedge9400]

Hi Pete, thanks for replying! That’s great she is on the cards at some stage. In the meantime will continue to enjoy learning about so many other excellent illustrators :)

[@gerardtessers]

My wife and I are always enjoying your video's! We were tnrilled to discover that you had included some Dutch artists as well; we know thar we grow them here in The Netherlands as well! Have you ever seen work of Albert Hahn? He was an illustrator of the political / satirical magazine ' de Notekraker' ( that's Nutcracker to you!). Also, are you planning a video on British artist Giles at any time? Thank you for your wonderful channel!

[@petebeard]

Hello there, and many thanks for your favourable comments about the channel. And even more thanks for the name Albert Hahn. Despite my searches I had never previosly heard of him, but it looks like there are plenty of decent resolution images so I hope to include both senior and junior in a future instalment. Regarding Carl Giles he has long been a fevourite of mine and I may well give him a video all to himself somewhere down the line. But sadly he was born too late to qualify for the unsung heroes series - cut off year is 1910.

[@blanaroo]

Imagine combining all these videos into one :)

[@petebeard]

Hello and nice idea but I'd need another lifetime just to assemble it.

[@paillette2010]

Will you be doing (or did I miss) Wesley Dennis? I know he is later. Maybe an equine illustrator series with C.W. Anderson and toss in Sam Savitt (who also did catalog work, as I recall from my old Miller’s catalogs - which I wish I kept!) Thanks!

[@garymcguire8529]

Only half a horse in the opening credits, what's going on? But as usual an very interesting look at unknown illustrators. Looking forward to the next one.

[@petebeard]

Hello again. I'd put it at more like two thirds of a horse, but what's a bit of horse between friends?

[@wynnschaible]

Three light and humorous illustrators -- a great change in this era of unbearable seriousness!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks. Glad you enjoyed them.

[@SubTroppo]

There is so much unsung talent in any field, but illustration stands out, because the products are ideal for the screen. However without the narrator's research and delivery it would not be so engaging as a subject.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks very much for your appreciation. It's very welcome.

[@greggoreo6738]

AFTER a hard day. You're a soft landing ! Thanks for the joy, continually. Respectfully submitted for your consideration Gregg Oreo Long Beach CA etats unis

[@petebeard]

My thanks as always. I'm glad you ar in it for the long haul.

[@greggoreo6738]

@@petebeard En Contrare, Monsieur! You're like the architecture of the walkways at the LOUVRE! I'm so happy that YOU are in this: For The Long HALL.. (I'm SORRY, I couldn't resist, Kind Sir!) Gratefully yours Gregg Oreo

[@justicecommander9455]

So not even the New Yorker gave Barbara shermund a little section remembering her after her passing? That sounds a little ungrateful if you take into account that she had been working for the magazine almost since the beginning.

[@petebeard]

Hello, and I must say I thought that was a bit crappy too. But just because that's what I read doesn't necessarily make it true (even if it has the depressing ring of truth about it).

[@mbhinkle]

Yeah that death part is a tad bit depressing. But we all gotta do it. The great equalizer. So don't go putting to much trust that science is the all knowing arbitrator of truth.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment. Its not that these talents die that bothers me - it's the lack of interest their death attracted. Had they been sports stars or actors...

[@vincentgoupil180]

Yet, another quartet Yeah 5:40 Is it implied Ludwig Kamer did that cover?

[@petebeard]

Hello and yes he did illustrate that cover. I suspect you may remember it from the Orchideengarten video I made ages ago. And at that point I gave up trying to find out who had created it because I thought it was totally enchanting. And then when I started researching for Kainer it popped up as being one of his. Now I can sleep easier in my bed.

[@vincentgoupil180]

@@petebeard ah, Pete, no rest for the weary yet perhaps. Zoom in on the cover's upper-left hand corner, *Flora Klee-Palyi* (1893-1961) She has a page on the German Wikipedia Have to go back to Heidelberg digital library for the Orchideegarten issue but think her name is on the content page somewhere. Agree, it is enchanting. Sort of a Dr. Seuss style (Theodore Seuss Geisel*) mixed in with a Henri Matisse 1906 'Pastoral' image. * Seuss's mother Henrietta Seuss Geisel. Another example of an illustrator using their mother/grandmother's surname ... for what's its worth. Now get some rest.

[@petebeard]

@@vincentgoupil180 Damn... I should have known better than to trust the source - I didn't even look for a signature I was so convinced Id solved the mystery. Oh well it won't be the first - or last - time I have to put a correction in the description box.

[@vincentgoupil180]

@@petebeard Even in hindsight it still takes a few seconds to recognize her signature. It took me various iterations. What was the source? May be more to the story.

[@petebeard]

@@vincentgoupil180 Hello again and search as I might not only can I not find where I got the image from with such certainty, but can't even find a decent res image of the cover on a google search. So either the site I took it from has closed down or I'm heading for full blown Biden status. I hope to God it's the former, but at my age who knows? Here comes matron with my meds...

[@0ia]

It gets quieter every time! I can still vaguely hear the buzzing while you talk, and especially in _some_ of the silent parts. I believe noise reduction filters have the capability to remove all of it if you're looking to do that. Here are a few bits I can point out for finding evidence of buzzing in the audio (this list is non-exhaustive): Present - There is buzzing in the silence between timecodes 0:47 to 0:49 Not Present - No buzzing in the silence between 2:30 to 2:32 Present - There is buzzing in the silence between 3:38 to 3:39 Present - There is buzzing between 3:53 to 3:55 Present - There is buzzing between 5:04 to 5:05 Not Present - No buzzing between the audio clips at 5:05 to 5:06 Not Present - No buzzing between 6:02 to 6:03 Present - Relatively long period of silence with buzzing between 6:58 to 7:00 Present - There is buzzing between 7:54 to 7:55 Present - Relatively long period of silence with buzzing between 8:38 - 8:40 Present - There is buzzing between 10:21 to 10:23 There's a cut going from silence with buzzing to silence without buzzing at 9:34 Maybe this will reveal something with your editing timeline, like that the buzzing could be affirmed as the microphone and not any other audio tracks. Perhaps it'll help you find it on the waveform. Good luck!

[@petebeard]

Hello and although I'm disappointed that it hasn't gone away at least its quieter. I really am grateful for the troubleshooting you are doing and I will persevere until the damn thing is fixed. Thanks again.