Children Magazine's to Penthouse.

I'm still buying crumbs of my youth. The latest one is this original illustration art by Ron Embleton for children's magazine (c. 1960-70's). The gouache painting on the 13" x 16" illustration board.

The first time I saw Ron's work on the covers of comic magazines in former Yugoslavia. I was fascinated with his huge amount of details and bold colors. Some of those covers your can see below.

When I was slightly older I discovered his comic "Oh, Wicked Wanda!." Of which he created for Penthouse Magazine. Because of Blogger regulations here below you can see some of the milder ones.

More about Embleton here.

Life as a Comic.

Dino Battaglia checking out my comics and introducing me to Sergio Toppi at in 1978. Photos by Ervin Rustemagic.

Murphy and Juliet

I just got myself a "Juliet Jones" by John Cullen Murphy original strip art from 1968.

He was most known for his comic "Big Ben Bolt"

More about Murphy here

Propaganda by Design Panel Discussion

The Museum of the City of New York is organizing a panel discussion 'Propaganda by Design.' Speakers on the panel include Laurie Rosenwald, Paula Scher, Seymour Chwast and I.

Donald Albrecht will be the moderator for the evening.

Panel will be taking place on Wednesday, April 5, 6:30pm at Museum of the City of New York

1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St

More details here.

George Wunder(ful) Ink Skills.

I just recently acquired two daily strips of George Wunder's "Terry and the Pirates" from 1950. In 1946, when Milton Caniff left "Terry and the Pirates" George Wunder was chosen to replace him.

I was never fascinated with his comics as much as I was fascinated with his inking skills. Best said by writer-artist Bill Pearson "He drew ugly people, even young women, which was certainly a curious trait, but he was one of the very best inkers in the business. His technique was flawless." With his clean and precise inking style, Wunder filled his panels with numerous foreground and background details.

Bringing Up Memories with "Bringing Up Father" by Vernon Greene

I just acquired daily comic strip art "Bringing Up Father" by Vernon Greene from 7.2.58. The only reason why I liked this comic when I was young, was for his Art Deco quality. Not to mention Mr. Jiggs with his three piece suit, top hat & spats looked like a total alien creature in communist Yugoslavia. Great work to add to my memory collection.

Levy Creative Logo

We just created a new logo and identity for New York Artist Rep Sari S. Schorr at Levy Creative Management, LLC.