It came more from the feeling that they were creatures who were looking for, and could give, true love. Coby whitmore illustrator collection by michael cincotta. A gifted painter with a penchant for race car driving, coby whitmore 191988 became known for his arresting variations on the boy meets girl. For over 30 years, coby whitmores elegant and fasionable illustrations graced the.
Maxwell coburn whitmore is described as the nicest man i ever met by most who know him. Carter was inducted into the society of illustrator s hall of fame in 1988. Feb 8, 2017 this pin was discovered by brenda fawkner. He graduated from steele high school and attended the dayton art institute. Jan 23, 2019 maxwell coburn whitmore june 11, 19 october 12, 1988 was an american painter and magazine illustrator known for his saturday evening post covers, and a commercial artist whose work included advertisements for gallo wine and other national brands. Coby whitmore and austin briggs modern graphic art. As art historian walt reed noted in the illustrator in america 18801980, probably no other illustrator has been so inventive over so long a time in doing variations on the theme of boy meets girl. Maxwell coburn coby whitmore june 11, 19 october 12, 1988 was an american painter and magazine illustrator known for his saturday evening post covers, and a commercial artist whose work included advertisements for gallo wine and other national brands.
After moving to chicago, illinois, he apprenticed with haddon sundblom, illustrator of the sundblom circle, in addition to working for the chicago herald examiner and taking night classes at the chicago. Over the course of a professional career spanning more than three decades, his reformations in the illustrative medium changed design concepts forever, earning him an induction into the society of. They are nearly all most notable for their glamorous womenthe ideal of american youth. Over the course of a professional career spanning more than three decades, his reformations in the illustrative medium changed design concepts forever, earning him an induction into the society of illustrators hall of fame in 1978. He additionally became known as a racecar designer.
As he described it his interests were racing cars, illustrating, and smart clothes on good looking women. Born in dayton ohio in 19 whitmore decided to become an illustrator when he observed the dapper dress and li. Artist and illustrator, is available for preorder from illustrated press. Born in dayton, ohio, he studied at the dayton art institute and honed his skills as an apprentice to illustrator haddon sundblom in chicago before joining the charles e. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of. Whitmore was inducted into the society of illustrators hall of fame in 1978. Even before graduating from steele high school in his midwestern hometown, dayton, ohio, coby whitmore grew up knowing he wanted to be an artist. Artist and illustrator by the illustrated press, inc. Coby whitmore 191988, couple on the beach, circa 1950s oil on canvasboard 39,4 x 31 cm illustration for a story published on the saturday evening post, american painter and magazine illustrator known for his publications and covers for the saturday evening post. Coby whitmore illustration for night of the yearning. There he illustrated for leading magazines of the day, including covers for the. Items similar to digital download of a 5x7 or 8x10 vintage pink cosmopolitan magazine cover you print instant download on etsy. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good life.
Coby whitmore is known for illustrator romance genre, painter. For over 30 years, coby whitmore s elegant and fashionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. After moving to new york, he joined the influential commercial art agency, charles e. Cooper studio, on west 57th street in new york city, in 1943. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste. The noir artist coby whitmore is a mainstay of american illustration. These were coby whitmore s women and they were the ideal for 30 years, said the society of illustrators as whitmore was inducted into their hall of fame in 1978. In his obituary, the new york times called him a major fashion illustrator. Hes best known as a painter and magazine illustrator for such publications as ladies home journal, good housekeeping, and saturday evening post.
Vintage illustration art vintage artwork vintage comics vintage posters romance art pulp art retro art erotic art art inspo. Coby whitmore was born in dayton, ohio, the son of maxwell coburn whitmore sr. Born in dayton ohio in 19 whitmore decided to become an illustrator when he observed the dapper dress and lifestyle of mcclelland barclay, a premiere illustrator of the early 30s. June 11, 19 october 12, 19881 was an american painter and magazine illustrator known for his saturday evening post covers, and a commercial artist whose work included advertisements for gallo wine and other national brands. Coby whitmore coby whitmore 19 1988 in my opinion coby whitmore is hands down one of the best painters of very sexy all american 1950s women during this new school illustration period. They are nearly all most notable for their glamorous womenthe ideal of. He illustrated national magazines, and was art director for atlanta journal and good housekeeping. In 1958 the famed fashion illustrator, carl erickson eric, was assigned the job of illustrating the cbs television calendar by guest author, daniel zalkus cbs television, under the art direction of. Check out our coby whitmore art selection for the very best in unique or custom. See more ideas about illustration, pulp art and vintage art. Jun 28, 2015 cosmopolitan magazine, march 1947 artist. See more ideas about vintage art, pulp art and illustration art.
Cooper studios, where famed artists coby whitmore, jon whitcomb, joe bowler, bernard dandrea, and lorraine fox worked. This book is limited to copies total 100 of these are special editions. Coby s women were touchable, but their availability was never tawdry. Maxwell coburn whitmore june 11, 19 october 12, 1988 was an american painter and magazine illustrator known for his saturday evening post covers. Several books collecting his illustrations have been published. She had heard about men who make a business of charming. Buy coby whitmore artist and illustrator by dan zimmer, coby whitmore isbn. For over 30 years, coby whitmore s elegant and fasionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. Dec 9, 2019 pulp illustrations coby whitmore 1953 illustration of woman and man lying on couch stay safe and healthy. Pruett carter 9 february 1891 1 december 1955 was an american illustrator who taught at the grand central school of art and the chouinard art institute. Vintage illustration coby whitmore blog website coby. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It was the depression, and the juxtaposition of barclay against the poverty of the time convinced him that this was indeed the way to live.
My personal brand is strongly influenced by the art of my grandfather and. It is 224 pages, 9x12, fullcolor on premium lowgloss paper stock, hardcover with dust jacket. But no one topped the great coby whitmore when it came to illustrating the relationships the public was so eager to see. Early life and career coby whitmore was born in dayton, ohio, and attended the dayton art institute.
Antonio lopez february 11, 1943 march 17, 1987 was a fashion illustrator whose work appeared in such publications as vogue, harpers bazaar, elle, interview and the new york times. Standard edition here and special slipcase edition here expected to ship in june 2018. Coby whitmore illustration for night of the yearning, sat. I am a half swedish half american art directordesigner based in stockholm sweden. Ernest chiriaka 192010 war ein amerikanischer illustrator. Coby whitmore 19 1988 coby m coburn whitmore was activelived in new york, south carolina, ohio.
The studio was known for boygirl illustrations that used unique perspectives and brilliant colors to create upscale, stylish imagery. See more ideas about pulp art, illustration and vintage art. Coby whitmore romance art, artist, illustration art. Coby whitmore 191988, couple on the beach, circa 1950s oil on canvasboard 39,4 x 31 cm illustration for a story published on the saturday. Coby whitmore artist and illustrator buds art books. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Following an apprenticeship with the sundblom circle of chicago, illinois, illustrator haddon sundblom, whitmore joined the charles e. He was a commercial artist whose work included advertisement for. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his. Whitmore s work influenced such comicbook artists as john buscema, john romita, sr. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good life in the postwar u. This gentle, considerate man was born in dayton, ohio in 19. Coby m coburn whitmore was activelived in new york, south carolina, ohio. Born in dayton, ohio in 19, he spent the majority of his life and professional career in new york.
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