UNSUNG HEROES OF ILLUSTRATION PART 22

Here's another batch of forgotten illustrators you'll hopefully find interesting and inspirational.
In order of appearance...Warwick Goble, Thomas Theodor Heine,
Robert Lawson, Robert Duvoisin, John Falter.

[@TheMikester307]

Robert Lawson! OMG! I grew up reading his stuff and loving his illustrations!!! Thank you so much!

[@richardpoulain7422]

Thank you Mr Beard, please keep going, give us as many episodes as possible. I am a professional illustrator myself and your series is my favorite on KZbin. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks for your encouragement. There's no sign of an end to these videos - I keep discovering more great illustrators.

[@Ellesmere888]

Always very happy to see a new video from Mr. Beard ! Thanks so much ... your fan in Quebec.

[@susank580]

I snap snap snap my fingers and hum hum hum to the theme music. Great choice!

[@petebeard]

Hello and that paints a happy picture.

[@miriamgreen3973]

I love Robert Lawson's work as a mother, preschool teacher and artist.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and in my case I had never heard of him until I started to research for the series. He's one of any number of recent discoveries that making these videos have brought to my attention, and I'm eternally grateful for that..

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you from a Robert Lawson fan.

[@flypiedrahita]

Brilliant, thanks Pete. Keep them coming.

[@simonolsen9995]

I still have my greatly treasured copy of The Story of Ferdinand. In my family since before my birth in the early 1960's this book profoundly influenced me as a small boy when it was first read to me. I was transfixed by the beauty of its illustrations. I hung on to it and have returned to enjoy it regularly through my life, sharing it with both my own children along the way. And did I forget to stop and smell the flowers. Thank you Robert Lawson and thank you pete beard.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and many thanks for your comment about this video. I must confess that Lawson was entirely new to me when I started making these videos, and as with quite a few others his work has enriched my later life. I found out he illustrated Aesops Fables re-written by Munro Leaf, and they are spectacularly good monochrome images.

[@melizen2]

Thank you - of course I recognize Lawson and Duvoisin! But Falter I don't remember at all. I enjoy seeing the different illustrative styles linked to their historical times - I am impressed that these artists showed their talents early on, and kept on with their work throughout their lives ~ and I enjoy the music you've paired with your narrative ~

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks again. Regarding the music most of it is just downloaded from my youtube creators page. I'd prefer to use specific chosen tracks but copyright is problematic so I do my best with what I get get that isn't copyrighted. And some of it isn't that bad.

[@antekoh]

Pete Beard you are a hero!

[@petebeard]

Hi there and thanks for appreciating what I'm doing. 'Hero' might be a bit over the top though.

[@JerimeeRichir]

here here

[@antekolejniczak3592]

@@petebeard a hero and a treasure, I say this sincerely as a statement of objective fact this series is unique and clearly a labor of love. Have you considered doing an episode about Krazy Kat’s creator George Herriman? He’s far from an unknown and yet not as well known as one would think considering the impact of his work.

[@petebeard]

@@antekolejniczak3592 Hello again, and I really am very grateful for your appreciation. Regarding Herriman and Krazy Kat he is featured in unsung heroes 30, and also makes an appearance in the history of cartoons series. I'm a great admirer and he will probably get a video to himself somewhere down the line. In case you are not aware there is a list of the first 100 instalments of unsung heroes and who is in each one at the end of video100.

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

Wonderful variety of illustrators here. As usual I learned loads and was inspired! Thank you very much.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and I'm very pleased you enjoyed them. I must admit it's been so lng since I made some of these I have to consult my list to see who features.

[@billhennig2104]

These of yours are super for us to we thank you Mr. Beard.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks a lot for the appreciation.

[@n3bie]

How did I miss the alert on this >=[ Thank you for another piece of neglected history Pete!

[@Borella309]

Thanks Pete!

[@dougg1075]

All those stories and careers.. lost like years in the rain:) kinda sad that so many are nearly forgotten. This series is turning me on to more artist.. thanks

[@petebeard]

Hi and thanks for your positive review. I tell myself that making these videos might make them a little less forgotton.

[@glynstimpson]

Great video enjoy every one

[@caveiragames6457]

Awesome video!

[@johncollado1151]

Hi Pete.... thanks for another enlightening episode. War of the Worlds was one of my favorite stories, it was nice to see some of the original art that went with it, and who had done the art. Looking forward to your next video.

[@petebeard]

Hello John - in that case you might want to check out the work of Henrique Alvim Correa. He's frequently (and incorrectly) cited as the first to illustrate Wells' book.

[@johncollado1151]

@@petebeardYes, I recognize some of his illustrations. Wiki says his illustrations were for a French adaption of the book, obviously, not the first as you mentioned.

[@kennethlevine2160]

I've viewed this series up to no. 21 without hearing about Noel Sickles. All illustrators were IMHO unsung but Sickles was one of the greatest of all time..

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your commitment to the channel. There's a very good reason you haven't encountered the work of Noel Sickles in the series, which is that until now I'd never heard of him. So thanks a million for the name and a quick google suggests that I'll be able to put enough material together to feature his work. If you have any other hidden gems Im always going to welcome more.

[@TheCombatartist]

You peaked my interest in Falter, thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello again. I'd never heard of Falter until I made the video. My theory is that artists who are hidden in the shadow of another similar figure who gets all the attention - in this case Rockwell - are undervalued by art historians. Just a theory though.

[@simonward-horner7605]

Marvellous, I'd love to have some of the books illustrated by these artists. Another good one, Pete.

[@petebeard]

Thanks again. I was surprised to realise how many of these books are in fact still around as reprints. And project Gutenberg also has quite a few if you're not bothered about actual physical pages.

[@ButchCurry]

As many of these illustrators and artists started out by doing caricature drawing, I wonder if it served the same sort of role in inspiring young artists that comic strips and comic books did later as they became more and more popular!

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment. It does seem that many - even the more serious minded - started out that way.

[@ButchCurry]

@@petebeard It does! I love Monet's little caricatures he did when he was a teen. They're delightful little drawings.

[@mijiyoon5575]

An artist named *Falter* did great during the Depression ...he was talented or lucky! or both I guess 🍀🍀🍀

[@alexandrebeaudoin-laporte5325]

0:31 Warwick Goble

[@JohnpaulArt-gc6nm]

I love these and thank you. could you perhaps look into an artist named Charles Bragg?

[@petebeard]

Hi there. I've been an admirer of Charles Bragg ever since I saw some of his original art in a gallery in America in the seventies. And I would love to feature him...but he was born too late to get into the unsung hero series ( I have to have a cutoff point as I'd really like to finish the series before I fall off my perch) and to date I haven't created a video he would easily fit into. Maybe I'll come up with something though. He certainly doesn't get the attention he deserves. Never say never...

[@JohnpaulArt-gc6nm]

@@petebeard wow thanks for the reply! what about Virgil Finlay I think that's the 50s. thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hi again. And there will definitely be a video including Virgi Finlay - but I dont know when. Technically he is just outside the qualifying dates to be an unsung hero but I'm almost certainly going to do a collection of those who just miss being included. But again don'r hold your breath - I've still got more to do than I've already done waiting to be featured. I had no idea there would be this many when I started.

[@JohnpaulArt-gc6nm]

@@petebeard love your work!

[@johannsmithe2570]

*Thanks* Digression: Came across this, James Warhola who illustrated a book about his uncle "Uncle Andy: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy" was one of MAD Magazine's 'Usual Gang of Idiots", also doing their covers.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks for that. Never heard of him before - I stopped buying Mad in the 1980s so it was before his time.

[@johannsmithe2570]

@@petebeard It was sort of a rite of passage for me to transition from MAD to National Lampoon Magazine.

[@alexandrebeaudoin-laporte5325]

6:09 Robert Lawson

[@alexandrebeaudoin-laporte5325]

8:44 Robert Duvoisin

[@alexandrebeaudoin-laporte5325]

3:20 Thomas Theodor Hein

[@Leotagorax]

Cool, Thanks!

[@petebeard]

Hi again and your torrent of appreciative comments really brightens my day, and I remember when I hit 20 how surprised I was. And now I can see 100 in view, and more to come after that. Who would have thought it?

[@Leotagorax]

@@petebeard Keep it coming! I am just one of a selected group of followers that love your knowledge…and love illustration the same way you do. There is a lot of superficial content over there about everything, “simple steps”, “catchy titles”, “recipes”, “tops” etc., not like yours! You bring us the real appreciation and understanding of art. Your impact on your followers is really deep. And, additionally, you're very nice, funny and dedicated to us! I like you very much! Thanks.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

I'm familiar with most of these.

[@petebeard]

Thanks a lot as usual for your appreciation.

[@StorieGrubb]

I hope to be on this channel someday.

[@petebeard]

Thanks for the comment. But to feature in the series you have to have fallen off your perch, I'm afraid. And I'm guessing I'll be way ahead of you in the queue.

[@StorieGrubb]

@petebeard Hey, I have a bad heart. You never know. It could be any day now! You do great work , thank you. ps The first book I picked out on my own around the age of four or five was Ferdinand the Bull, Illustrated by Robert Lawson, as you know. I think the art from that book influenced me, something fierce.

[@blank557]

I'd like to live in a John Falter America

[@petebeard]

Hello again. Nice idea. I'd like a William Heath Robinson England. I suspect we're both going to be disappointed...

[@burningb2439]

How many books would all your Vids fill ? , they would be well worth it ..still great work.

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and funnily enough I've started wondering about converting some into e-book format. Quite a lot of viewers have suggested they would be happy to buy such things. On the other hand life is short and I've still got as many videos to make as I've made already so maybe not. What I need is another crack at this life thing - I could make a much better job of it.

[@burningb2439]

@@petebeard Oh don't go into Life is short , am cringing at the featured Artists who went early , the Book idea sounds great but its the spadework / red tape and hurdles involved , but would be something else ..thanks for getting back.

[@johnmorgan5495]

Suberb channell

[@petebeard]

That's the kind of comment that really makes my day. Thanks again.

[@michaelmontcombroux3413]

I really like this series and admire the skill that Pete has used to research and present these talented illustrators. As someone with a hearing problem I do not like the voice over the background piano music, as it is difficult for me to focus on what is being said. I may abandon the series because of this, which is a shame. Am I alone in this?

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment -it's appreciated. Im sympathetic to your problem with the soundtrack as I too have less than great hearing. But the vast majority of viewer comments indicates they find the music adds to the overall quality of the videos. I invariably watch videos and films with the subtitles on, and that gets round the problem for me pretty well. I'd hate to lose a dedicated viewer...

[@michaelmontcombroux3413]

@@petebeard Pete, thanks for the personal reply. I understand your decision based on majority viewer feedback. I'll go with the subtitles. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for including Edward Ardizzone in #21. I did some book illustration in my younger days and corresponded with Edward. I received considerable help from him. A great illustrator and a nice person to boot. Keep up your excellent work! Michael

[@petebeard]

Hi again and I'm glad you'll stick around. And that's a very reassuring snippet about Mr. Ardizzone - I've known many illustrators in my lifetime and only a handful could I say with any accuracy were unpleasant people. I was never much of a reader as a child (unless you count the Beano and Dandy) but I loved his illustrations.

[@alexandrebeaudoin-laporte5325]

11:43 John Falter

[@incompetent_chair]

It took me way too long to notice that all/most of the video thumbnails show people riding horses.

[@petebeard]

Hello, and actually it;s not always a horse - or always a human - but it is somebody/thing riding on something. A small bear on a pig for example.

[@rjdoodles8337]

Pete Look into to LBRY also...if you want to or not but it is said to become better than KZbin.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and thanks for the tip. I'll check it out and see if it's a possibility.

[@dlcrn16]

What does he mean by linear style.

[@petebeard]

Hello What he means is that the illustrator in question used created their images using line usually with oen and ink as it's most defining feature, as opposed to others such as Rockwell whose work relied on painting

[@mijiyoon5575]

TS 3:32 expelled for that!!! Must have been a strict school 😠☹😠☹😠☹😛😛😛maybe he was too honest & the teachers were ugly & w/out a sense of humor😠😠😠

[@timhoulihan3310]

I love the series, but I find the background music in this one makes it hard to concentrate on the narration. It's so unnecessary.

[@petebeard]

Hello and sorry about that. I'm fairly deaf so sound balance isn't my strong point. If it's any consolation I'm told that later videos generally get it right. The best I can suggest is turn the volume down/off and use the subtitles if you encouner another (and you probably will.)

[@mijiyoon5575]

An artist named *Falter* did great during the Depression ...he was talented or lucky! or both I guess 🍀🍀🍀

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks as usual for your comments and emojis. A few responses from me... The original Tim books are few and far between but I think there are later reprints to be had. A full feature on the New Yorker's early covers is well on the way to being completed. And I think the Falter you mention is as far as I can tell the same one.