I don't know how much I have mentioned it on here, but I am completely obsessed with the illustration of the fifties and sixties. Ever since I can remember, I have been collecting old children's books, retro cookbooks, and tear-outs and storing them for inspiration. I don't know what exactly it is, but there is just something with the illustration during those eras that I absolutely adore and will always cherish greatly. How about you?
Illustrators (from top to bottom): Alice & Martin Provensen, Patric Hudson, Mary Blair, Virginia Parsons, Charley Harper, Richard Scarry, Sigrid and Hans Lammle, Art Seiden, Lefor Openo, and Karoly Reich.
November 11, 2009
ten images of inspiration : the golden age of illustration.
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Awesome. I'm especially drawn to the one at the top.
charley harper!!!
Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever (from which that picture is taken) was my favorite book as a child which i still have and cherish (all tattered and loosing its cover).
Divine, divine, divine.
Super post!! I'm obsessed with that decade too. As Illustrator is a continuous resource of inspiration. Mary Blair is just divine.
Oh my, what a gorgeous post! This is your best post EVER. Seriously. Thanks for brightening up my morning! I'm going to be looking at these all day.
I am completely obsessed as well.
Richard Scarry for the win! :-D
I especially love that first one. I clicked through and just about fell over recognizing this book I'd forgotten! http://www.rmichelson.com/Artist_Pages/Provensen/Animalfair.htm
Wonderful, thank you.
I know exactly what you mean! Some great examples here. Love the numbers!
i agree completely. i never tire at looking at mid-century children's book illustration!
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