Vintage Illustration

How did artists like Norman Rockwell, Austin Briggs, Jon Whitcomb, and others create the believable unique faces that can tell a whole story by themselves? In a magazine cover, like those by Rockwell and Stevan Dohanos, the image, with its setting and, most of all, its characters, must convey an anecdote without any help from words. So each face must be carefully crafted to do its part in creating the drama⸺or comedy.

While over reading at a favorite blog last month I happened across this Holiday apron pattern. Before I get too caught up in my thoughts I have to tell you how wonderful Barbara's blog is. Aptly named Oodles and Oodles it is filled with vintage finds and family stories. She is a talented writer who invites you in and shares with her funny quips and smart facts. If you haven't already subscribed to her posts I know you will and if your lucky you can snag an item from her Etsy shop or her Ebay…

Stegmaier Gold Medal Beer; Stegmaier Brewing Co., Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Gallery-grade prints on high-quality paper, this is the real deal Lightly textured 100% cotton paper Custom sizes, based on artwork dimensions. Check size chart if self-framing Dimensions include a 1 - 2 inch (2.5 - 5.0cm) white border to assist in framing Shipped in protective packaging Since every item is made just for you by your local third-party fulfiller, there may be slight variances in the product received

MODERN TYPES (1955) Ronald Searle

Illustrator Conrad Garner created the design for Black & Brew Cold Brew, a Florida-based coffee company. The color scheme and lettering style make for an appealing vintage vibe overall. “Illustration, art, and typography for Black and Brew Coffee’s Growler’s and T-shirts. Inspired by the origin story of coffee and the dancing goats, I imagined those […]

Illustration,Fine Arts,Drawing

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