Fans of robert e mcginnis art will be delighted with this book. Nevertheless, his work was already appearing in major magazines, and by the mid1950s coby whitmore had truly become the coby whitmore we know. For over 30 years, coby whitmores elegant and fasionable illustrations grac. Coby whitmore is another artist who was able to caputure the magic and beauty of women on canvas. Acrylic and oil painting art history, art books, art theory, art techniques book 2. Feb, 2018 book on coby whitmore is in the works publisher daniel zimmer is taking preorders for a monograph on 1950s illustrator coby whitmore coming out this june.
Coby m coburn whitmore was activelived in new york, south carolina, ohio. For over 30 years, coby whitmores elegant and fasionable illustrations graced the. Cooper studio, on west 57th street in new york city, in 1943. Artist and illustrator by the illustrated press, inc. The art of commando illustrators special edition fleetway picture library classics.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thanks once again for posting another great illustrators work. John whitmore has 31 books on goodreads with 5003 ratings. The paper quality used is low gloss and reproduction quality is fantastic. Coby whitmore illustrates a new era of boy meets girl artist coby whitmore was a master when it came to illustrating the idealized postworld war ii relationships the public was so eager to see. Cooper studios, where famed artists coby whitmore, jon whitcomb, joe bowler, bernard dandrea, and lorraine fox worked. From the position of her hands, the blonde may have been taken by surprise by the embrace and the kiss. Neville dear at the illustration art gallery book palace.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. 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. Coby s women were the modern day equivalent of charles dana gibsons gibson girls. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good life in the postwar u. Coby whitmore artist and illustrator buds art books.
Coby whitmore 60 s color illustration scarce print art man and woman in rain magazine art rain is not dampening their spirits. Art market estimated value about coby whitmore works of art. Artist lynd ward has written his name twice on cover, once in pen and once in pencil. Unintentionally, from atop a stack of papers, his work caught cooper studio artist coby whitmore. Coby whitmore artist, fine art prices, auction records for. Heritage auctions art auction details auction records and results see more. See more ideas about vintage art, illustration and pulp art. The studio was known for boygirl illustrations that used unique perspectives and brilliant colors to create upscale, stylish imagery.
Coby whitmores illustration for the story the critical young man shows the moment a closeminded man realizes he has misjudged his date. After training at dayton art institute he went to chicago where he apprenticed at the studio of the renowned haddon sundblom. Next, he went to chicago as an apprentice in the studio of haddon sundblom and edwin henry, and took night classes at the chicago art institute. Coby whitmore a good nights rest, 1954 exclusive licensor of the saturday evening post and the country gentleman art. For over 30 years, coby whitmore s elegant and fashionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. For over 30 years, coby whitmore s elegant and fasionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. For over 30 years, coby whitmores elegant and fasionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. Coby whitmore was born in dayton, ohio, the son of maxwell coburn whitmore sr. See more ideas about art, pulp art and illustration.
Our resident art analyst tells us all about the little clues in this painting. Like nearly all artists, it took whitmore a while to settle into a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. 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. The name above each title is also a link click on the name to see all the books related to that artist or author. Apr 16, 2012 the noir artist coby whitmore is a mainstay of american illustration. Coby whitmore i american 19 1988 br i untitled i br oil on board br 18 x 24in. His commercial work was featured prominently in advertising and magazines. Books im working on at the moment include harry anderson, austin briggs, rafael desoto, and coby whitmore. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good. With this series of books, zimmer has almost singlehandedly achieved something that mainstream art publishers have failed to.
Maxwell coburn whitmore is described as the nicest man i ever met by most who know him. Even before graduating from steele high school in his midwestern hometown, dayton, ohio, coby whitmore grew up knowing he wanted to be an artist. A gifted painter with a penchant for race car driving, coby whitmore 191988 became known for his arresting variations on the boy meets girl theme. Born in dayton, ohio in 19, he spent the majority of his life and professional career in new york. This american illustrator became well known in the united states for his work for the advertising industry and for his illustrations for the evening post. I love the way she has her arm draped around her man and her head on his shoulder.
The aspiring artist found work as an apprentice at charles e. Having exhibited both local artists and artists from abroad, and catering to an international customer. Following an apprenticeship with the sundblom circle of chicago, illinois, illustrator haddon sundblom, whitmore joined the charles e. Vintage art book plate erte print art deco fashion thin dress web 28. Cooper studios, an illustration and advertising agency, where his tasks were mainly to assist the artists with mixing paint and cleaning brushes. Coby whitmore illustration for night of the yearning, sat. America was booming and confident during the postwar era, and the womens magazines were overflowing with what they called boygirl stories. Coby was born in dayton, ohio and attended the dayton art institute there. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good life in. Browse and buy a vast selection of art books books and collectibles on. Br signed upper right br original magazine story illustration service 500355, issue date 1873 m6, denomination 5 sen.
After an indenture with the sundblom circle, in 1943 he relocated to new york city where he joined the charles e cooper studio on west continue reading. For over 30 years, coby whitmore s elegant and fasionable illustrations grac. Whitmores work influenced such comicbook artists as john buscema, john romita. For over 30 years, coby whitmores elegant and fashionable illustrations graced the pages of almost every major american magazine. Jan 12, 2017 coby whitmore 191988 is one of those artists whose art really caught my eye the first time i saw his illustrations. Stuart ng books is seeking applicants for fulltime and parttime staff positions at our torrance location. 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.
This 176page hardcover features over six decades worth of splendid work. Born in 19 in dayton, ohio, coby was still a teenager when he decided to be an illustrator. Also in the works is a book on mead schaeffer, in cooperation with his estate. Hes best known as a painter and magazine illustrator for such publications as ladies home journal, good housekeeping, and saturday evening post. Early life and career coby whitmore was born in dayton, ohio, the son of maxwell coburn whitmore sr.
Jun 08, 2018 the illustrated press has released coby whitmore. Books by john whitmore author of coaching for performance. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. May 16, 2016 below, i feature examples of his earlier work.
This gentle, considerate man was born in dayton, ohio in 19. This painting accompanied a story titled love comes to miss lucas. Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of. Coby whitmore in 2020 vintage illustration art, retro. A reworking of the reynold brown book, with a lot more original artwork left out of the original book, is also going to happen eventually. Sep 21, 2017 maxwell coburn whitmore 19 1988 was one of the leading illustrators of the mid twentieth century. Publisher daniel zimmer is taking preorders for a monograph on 1950s illustrator coby whitmore coming out this june. Maxwell coburn coby whitmore 191988 is considered by many including me as one of the great illustrators of the period 19501965. Coby whitmore in 2020 romance art, pulp fiction art, art. Artist and illustrator, the newest volume in its landmark series of art books immortalizing the leading 20th century illustrators. After moving to new york, he joined the influential commercial art agency, charles e.
His work is instantly recognizable, in covers for planet stories, spicy detective, spicy mystery, other fiction house pulps like action, northwest, lariat, and especially jungle and the rare. May 14, 2007 im not sure what markets coby whitmore moved into after 1960, but with the drastic drop in magazine assignments many illustrators sought out work in the burgeoning paperback book cover business, others moved out west to participate in the lucrative western art gallery scene and no doubt many went into teaching. Book on coby whitmore is in the works publisher daniel zimmer is taking preorders for a monograph on 1950s illustrator coby whitmore coming out this june. Since october of 2004, nucleus has strived to be a welcoming gathering place for the art loving community by offering quality art, art related goods, and rarities. Coby whitmore 191988 artwork prices, pictures and values. This portrait is by coby whitmore, an artist who was born in ohio and went to art school in chicago. Coby whitmore is known for illustratorromance genre, painter. William andrew loomis june 15, 1892 may 25, 1959, better known as andrew loomis, was an american illustrator, author, and art instructor. Mar 10, 2014 coby whitmores illustration for the story the critical young man shows the moment a closeminded man realizes he has misjudged his date. Coby whitmore was not a founding member he was later added after bernie fuchs, bob peak, thomas b, allen, larraine fox and franklin mcmahon, circa 1968.
Gateway to the inner self by robert waggoner, the yoga sutras by pat. Im not sure what markets coby whitmore moved into after 1960, but with the drastic drop in magazine assignments many illustrators sought out work in the burgeoning paperback book cover business, others moved out west to participate in the lucrative western art gallery scene and no doubt many went into teaching. See available paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Whitmore s work influenced such comic book artists as john buscema, john romita, sr. Biography i have loved drawing and painting all my life but since my retirement at the age of 55, this love has become a daily passion. John whitmores most popular book is coaching for performance. This is the ultimate and only book ever on the preeminent but barely remembered pulp cover artist best known for his sexy women. This book is limited to copies total 100 of these are. These images were competently done, but do not stand out from works of other illustrators from that era.
Sophisticated, with imaginative compositions, brilliant use of color, superb draftsmanship, and good taste, his pictures represented the good life. Beautiful full page magazine illustration by coby whitmore. He was born in dayton ohio where he attended the dayton art institute. 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 art institute. Coby is one of my alltime favorites, right up there with al parker, jon whitcomb, and harry anderson. He graduated from steele high school and attended the dayton art institute. We just received a shipment of over 140 graphic novels and art books imported from france to see all of these new importslisted alphabetically by artist please click here new french. Every love triangle has at least one loser, and often three. Art books, magazines, vinyl records, crumb, dan dare, frazetta, will eisner, vadeboncoeur. Leyendecker and hundreds of americas finest artists. Jetace logan featuring the art of ron turner and kurt caesar limited edition. Artist and illustrator hardcover 2018 by daniel zimmer author.
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