UNSUNG HEROES OF ILLUSTRATION PART 30

[@johnmitchelljr]

Mr. Herriman was a super creative cartoonist. Book covers seem to be criminally disposable. Thank you for sharing.

[@kidmohair8151]

slowly but surely step by step...I wend my way through these lovely instalments....so many episodes, so little time. Harold Gaze was certainly what we would call peripatetic, even in this day of 24 hours to circle the earth.... and nor did I have any inkling that Herrimen was of mixed race, but then we *all* are

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm really pleased you continue to find illustrators of interest on the channel. I had never encountered Harold gaze until I started making the series and I'm very glad I did.

[@TheMarkEH]

Another terrific video, and you've hit a milestone of 30 parts to your masterful appraisal of "The Unsung Heroes of Illustratiion". Well done Pete and thanks for sharing your passion for this subject.

[@petebeard]

And thanks to you Mark for being among those that keep me making the videos.

[@ARTYCOATY]

Very wonderful illustration. You have talent. Thanks for sharing. I'm happy to see your video. 😊🎨✨✨

[@petebeard]

Thanks for watching - I hope you will subscribe and watch more.

[@therealzilch]

Me again. I'm somehow not surprised that you did one of my graphic heroes proud. I grew up with a collection of Krazy Kat comics, and I have a lifelong appreciation of George Herriman's talent. cheers again from Vienna. That lunch invitation is _aufrecht._

[@petebeard]

Thanks for another comment. I did wonder whether to make a video just about Herriman's unique work, but the trouble is it would probably just go "...and here's another example from Krazy Kat...." and have nothing more to add.

[@billybigglesworth]

Great stuff as always. I have 3 small prints of Harold Gaze's fairies and didn't know who they were by till now. Thank you.

[@petebeard]

Hello and I'm glad to have solved the mystery artist. A particularly talented and underrated man I tink.

[@miriamgreen3973]

Along the lines of Krazy Katt is Archie (the cockroach) and Mehitabel the cat the latter claiming she was reincarnated from the Queen of Egypt. The part I found most funny is that Archie writes on a typewriter by jumping onto the keys with his head while it's stuck in caps lock.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for your comment - although I'm a bit embarrassed by the omission in the Herriman feature. The odd thing is I've known about the characters for some time and still managed to not include them. Must be my age.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Aah! The mighty Herriman. Krazy Kat is as near perfection as any strip ever. I wish I could be Ignatz or even Krazy but I fear I am but an Offica Pup. So much good stuff here. Thanks.

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and that saves me a bit of searching for Herriman. I couldn't remember where he had featured - although he pops up in other videos - especially the Art of the Cartoon. And mervyn peake has a video all to himself like Heath Robinson and a few others.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

@@petebeard I found Mervyn Peake and commented thereon. I adore his work both drawn and written. You're videos are very rich viewing. I have subbed of course and will try to dip in now and again hunting for Innocentis' Pinocchio illustrations or Ronald Searle or Honeysett or Rackham or whatever else occurs knowing that I will probably also find something wonderful from somone I don't know at all

[@rubygreen1433]

30th installment! 🎉 Thank you :) I'm so glad you talked about Eric Fraser. I think his style is excellent even if a colder approach to art deco than John Austen

[@petebeard]

And thanks to you for sticking with the series. It's much appreciated.

[@gabrielerosa665]

At minute 13:20 there are Fraser's book covers, may be a collection of really today modern ones. Today, in a fresh design way we can find, actually, versions of Fraser style. I love this kind of book art, and frequently I find myself visiting book stores - as the english one, "Come in" in Barcelona to look for novelties, but mainly, to watch the cover as in a design exhibition. Excellent your investigative work, Pete. I suppose, the viewers also expected a video with your "favourite sellection" of unsung heroes of illustration. Thanks for your effort enlighting us!

[@petebeard]

Hi Gabriel, and thanks for your comment. As a young man I had no time for Fraser's work - I always went for comic art of one kind or another. But I came to realise just how good and forward-looking his images were.

[@TheMikester307]

Again, these are wonderful! I'm watching a few of them every night! (And thanks for mentioning that George Herriman was what we now call "biracial.")

[@ritabatcheldor1035]

how little i know it is a pleasure to watch and absorb this video, sometimes several times. a kentucky hillbilly fan

[@petebeard]

Hello to you, and many thanks for your appreciation of the channel.

[@emptyentertainments7914]

Excellent as always. Thank You

[@petebeard]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johncollado1151]

Hello Pete.... Harriman is the favorite in this one. I remember Krazy Kat from my youth.

[@petebeard]

Hi John. I don't care to use the word uniqhe too often but in Herriman's case it's the only word. He doesn't seem to be widely known by the younger generations.

[@johncollado1151]

@@petebeard True... a kid for me was late fifties into the sixties, but I do remember the cartoon strip. Thanks.

[@clivedurrant481]

Exceptional narration as ever,and a brilliantly researched and much loved subject matter by yourself Peter,should be in every Art School archive,...beautiful work....

[@petebeard]

hello again and many thanks for your enthusiastic response. I found out recently the videos are being shown at a couple of art schools, one of which is in Japan. I find that pretty rewarding, I must say.

[@clivedurrant481]

pete beard well deserved too,....that's a lot of work you've put in, (no mud,no lotus)....you obviously love the subject,how's your Japanese coming on Pete?

[@clivedurrant481]

Ps I reckon you could publish the set on CD most are out of copyright and distribute via bookshops (Waterstones)for example kind regards!

[@petebeard]

実際にはあまりよくありません but luckily they use the auto-translate facility. Erratic but useful I'm told.

[@wildfood1]

Thanks for another great episode

[@petebeard]

You're welcome.

[@Ellesmere888]

Perhaps you have already covered František Kupka but I couldn't find him in your collection after a brief search. His illustrations in L'Assiette au Beurre were very powerful for me when I first saw them. Have you looked at him ? Many thanks.

[@petebeard]

I was only peripherally aware of Kupka as I hadn't considered him as an illustrator - only an artist. But thanks for the tip-off...I'll see if I can find enough illustration to be able to include him. Suggestions are always welcome.

[@Ellesmere888]

@@petebeard Thank you. I personally don't care much for his paintings, some of which I have seen in person, but his illustrations contain a force which I have rarely seen. In my humble opinion, they are overlooked. Perhaps you will have the same impression.

[@petebeard]

Hello again.And many thnks for letting me know about Kupka - he had been under the radar. But not any more and although I don't know when he will definitely be getting featured in a few videos time. Thanks again.

[@Ellesmere888]

@@petebeard You are very welcome. Mark

[@him_animations]

Sir, Thanks for another fantastic episode

[@petebeard]

And thanks to you for supporting the channel.

[@gabrielerosa665]

Sadly - but better for us - there are more "Unsung Heroes" than the others with their own songs, and we can continue watching your excellent research work and your edition and presentation! Pete you should write an "Unsung Heroes'" book!!

[@petebeard]

Hello gabriel. Thanks again for watching. I found work by hermeegido Sabat and he was a very talented artist. But I couldn't find anything by your other friend unfortunately.

[@gabrielerosa665]

@@petebeard Yes! Sàbat is - was - one of the known, Ledoux was one of the unsung, he worked in advertising all his life - although that a periods of travelling in South America and Africa, in Tunez, in order to acomplish the muslim precepts anyone have a portrait in their grave, then Armando painted a lot of them, asked by the family of course. In Uruguay won awards on illustration in the 90's and on sale - at second hand obviously - you must, certainly, find any Esso Standard Calendars with his cars illustrations....may be on the 70s...he died, always drawing at Segovia last year. I've known both....it was a gift! Your channel is addictive, and so proffessional made. Another one, now I don't remember his name, in the 70's workedat US a talented wood engraving uruguayan illustrator - I promise you to look for his name - with a hard and may be an influence of pre WWII engravers - let me search, because in any Print Magazine have appeared an article.... Thanks for your answer.

[@gabrielerosa665]

I've been talking about Antonio Frasconi, wood engraver who had lived at USA....

[@iangillham9647]

Ha! I’ve heard of two of these illustrators! On the other hand I knew nothing of the life of the creator of Krazy Kat although I did know his work. Another excellent episode which I really enjoyed. Thank you!

[@petebeard]

Hello again and I'm glad you're persisting with the channel and finding new illustrators.

[@kanefay2363]

Enjoying the series very much Pete, keep them coming. Have you thought about including Irelands Harry Clark and Jim Fitzpatrick on one of your videos ?

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the appreciation. Harry Clark is already done but currently waiting in the queue - should be up in the next few videos. As for Jim Fitzpatrick I'd never heard of him so thanks a lot for the tip off. But sadly the unsung heroes series only deals with illustrators born between 1850 and 1910. But he is qobviously a real talent and if I can find any excuse to include him elsewhere I will.

[@constancedtheodore4999]

I came especially for Harold Gaze....the bubble man !

[@petebeard]

Hello again and thanks for your other reply about the state of contemporary higher education, and the link to the Peake lecture. And Gaze was yet another who was completely new to me before I started making the series. A remarkable talent indeed, and I continue to have a soft spot for ink and watercolour illustration of that era.

[@constancedtheodore4999]

@@petebeard Oh I do too...I blame my romantic bohemian parents.

[@bobhoven3959]

Verry nice done , enjoy it 👋👍

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the appreciation.

[@n3bie]

Wow Gaze's work really is amazing. I'm looking forward to learning more about his works. Thanks for another awesome video Pete, and I hope the new year is treating you well.

[@petebeard]

Hi again and I have to say I agree wholeheartedly about Harold Gaze. How the hell did I get this old without knowing about him? If you do find out more about him I'd be grateful for the link. Bye for now.

[@n3bie]

@@petebeard If I find anything good I'll definitely let you know

[@michaelwhite8031]

I visited Eric Faser's house in Hampton about 6 months after he died. His wife was a lovely woman and showed me many if his works. I trained as an illustrator and always loved his work along with Edward Ardizzone.

[@petebeard]

Hello and thanks for the comment.It's criminal that such original artwork isn't on general display in galleries. Only on rare occasions have I had access to the originals of the greats - and even the not so greats for that matter

[@michaelwhite8031]

@@petebeard Hi Pete, thanks for your response. It was Eric Fraser who inspired me to become an illustrator but the business was already dying in the 1980's. He was remarkable considering his drawings were all done with pen and ink. There were two exhibitions after he died , one put on by his son in the local church hall in Hampton and one at the Festival hall on the Embankment. His work should really be in a major collection as he was such an important influence in the field of illustration. His style was definitely inspired by Eric Gill's work. There was always a snobbery about illustration not being real art because it was commercial. I know many illustrators that would destroy vast quantities of their work thinking it was of no value, Ronald Embleton was one of them. I personally think magazines have lost something now they no longer use illustration. They seem to be full of commercial photographic sales porn. Thank you for your video it is nice to see someone remembering Erics remarkable talent.

[@petebeard]

Hello again. I managed to limp through to the mid 90s before I was driven to the safe haven of education. A paypacket every month. Thanks for reminding me about Ron Embleton - I've been so focussed on earlier illustrators I forgot about his wonderful work.

[@michaelwhite8031]

@@petebeard keep up the great work, very enjoyable.

[@glynstimpson]

Great video thanks

[@petebeard]

Hello again, and I apologise if it seems redundant that I thank you again for your dedication to the channel and your stream of favourable comments, it's just that I don't want you to think it's not greatly appreciated.

[@yggdrasil3]

Happy 30th episode, Pete! See you in the 31st!

[@petebeard]

Thanks and that'll be up as soon as it gets done. There's a horrendous backlog.

[@brucealanwilson4121]

Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbs) lists KRAZY KAT as a major influence.

[@petebeard]

Hello again and yes I think I read that somewhere. Krazy Kat remains a work of comic genius as far as I'm concerned too. Season's greetings to you and yours.

[@brunofranco4416]

See you then.