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.

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

MODERN TYPES (1955) Ronald Searle

Gérard DuBois

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…

Look for the burning boy label. Via Retrogasm.

“Scamper” by Anna Roosevelt Dall, 1934. Illustrations by Marjorie Flack.

The standing appointment of the inspiration blog to start your creative week! This series includes a mix of the best graphics & all other design fields artworks

Cocktail and ingredient illustrations