Just wanted to share one of my favorite photos of one of my favorite artists, taken by another one of my favorite artists. This is Jim Flora, in glorious tweed - taken by his dear friend Gene Dietch in 1970. Style goals for me in my golden years. By the way, Jim is 56 here.
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Ward Jenkins
Профиль VivelyStoryboard Artist (MLP:FIM, Ada Twist, Camp Snoopy) & Children’s Book Illustrator. SPACE CASE: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs out now! [he/him] Absolutely NO AI. wardjenkins.com I share things, too: #wardsmorguefile
I saw this with two friends of mine when it came out in the theaters and afterwards, one of them said, "Welp, that was a movie..."
Ken PlumeOn August 1, 1986, Howard The Duck premiered in theaters. NEVER FORGET.
Reprint? Nice! I remember some time ago someone had scanned the entire book and had it available as an interactive site where you could go through all the pages, including the incredible artwork. Not sure if it's around anymore. They might've used Flash at the time, so...yeah 🤷♂️
Dan WagstaffI still have my very worn and battered copy of The Iliad and the Odyssey illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, but apparently @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social Kids are bringing it back into print next year... www.nyrb.com/products/the...
Prince’s b-sides from the 80s were unparalleled. Especially this one: youtu.be/8LZiauZXOE4?...
What's a song you love and it was the B-side, bonus track, or hidden track?
This reminded me that Jack Kerouac was a construction worker on the Pentagon in 1942. (This photo was when he enlisted later that same year in the US Naval Reserve.)
Anna KornbluhDe Kooning 1937 study for a mural he developed as an employee of the federal Works Progress Administration. so many essential C20 artists were federal employees state capacity includes cultural production, we can have nice things, pass it on
Always a good time to revisit this thread of 101 DALMATIANS background art. Enjoy. #wardsmorguefile
Ward JenkinsBackgrounds of Roger's apartment from Disney’s 101 DALMATIANS (1961). Art direction was by Ken Anderson, with background artists listed as Al Dempster, Ralph Hulett, Anthony Rizzo, and Bill Layne. Walt Peregoy did conceptual art as well. #wardsmorguefile
ATLANTA! This is not a drill! CATS DON'T DANCE playing at the Plaza August 1st and 2nd!
Plaza AtlantaOnly 90's kids will know... enjoy these classics for a limited time!
GAH. No one asked for this tech
Mark CousinsI asked my smart speaker what the best "foreign language" (not a phrase i normally use) film is. It said Forest Gump. Asked it what the best French film is. Answer: Schindler's List. Thought it misheard me (it likes posher accents than mine). Second time same answer, Schindler's List