Aubrey Beardsley, an influential illustrator of the Art Nouveau period, captivated the public with his erotic and intricate artwork, but faced tragic backlash.Read More →
A method of printing from a design drawn directly on a slab of stone or other suitable material. The design is not raised in relief as in woodcut or incised as in line engraving, but drawn on a smooth printing surface. Initially, this surface was provided with a slab of unique limestone, but metal (usually zinc or aluminium) or more recently plastic sheets were prefered because they are less bulky. Read More →
One of my favourite pinup artists was Minnesota born Duane Bryers, creator of the famous Hilda, a pleasingly, popular and plump pinup girl. Bryers’ background was as interesting as his illustrations. Born in northern Michigan, he excelled at acrobatics as a child. His family moved to Virginia, Minnesota, at 12 and he soon had the neighbourhood gang putting on the “Jingling Brothers circus, complete with burlap-sack sidewalls.Read More →
Jules Cheret was a French painter who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art. Over the course of his long life, Cheret produced more than 1000 posters. His extravagantly colourful designs were used to regularly promote upcoming theatre productions. He is regarded as the father of the modern poster.Read More →
John Vassos, a Greek artist and designer, created innovative designs for Coca-Cola and RCA, applying psychology to marketing and receiving patents for various inventions.
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William Morris, a renowned 19th-century British designer and social reformer, sought to eliminate mass-produced goods and reintroduce beauty in home decor. He revolutionized British taste.Read More →
Paul Rand was a pioneering graphic designer known for iconic corporate logos and influential design principles. His work spanned over seven decades, shaping modern design.Read More →
Ansel Adams was one of the great photographers of the 20th century. Ansel Adams was born in San Francisco, and he began to take photographs in the High Sierra and Yosemite National Park, with which much of his name is permanently associated, he became a professional photographer in 1930.Read More →
Walter Molino, an influential illustrator from 1935, was renowned for his vivid, dynamic artwork depicting life-and-death scenarios, notably as chief cover illustrator for La Domenica del Corriere. Read More →
Canadian author and illustrator Ashley Spires remind children and (big kids) about the importance of resilience. Her illustrated Children’s book the Most Magnificent Thing is about a little girl who has in her mind a magnificent projectRead More →