The origin of Supergraphics can be traced to its introduction along with Supermannerism back in the 1960s. With the generation embracing free expressions and the 60s American urban culture/art, the application of graphic elements and International Typographic Style to architecture… Continue Reading →

1970-1980 Social Awakenings Edward Sorel (birth name Edward Schwartz) is an American illustrator most known for his satirical caricature illustration and social commentaries. In 1953, Sorel became a co-founder of Push Pin Studios along with famous designers Milton Glaser, Seymour… Continue Reading →

1960-1970 Departures and Rumblings Most noticeable known for his blockbuster movie posters such as Beckett and The Train and  paperback covers, The Shadow and The Last Temptation of Christ, American illustrator Stanford “Sandy” Kossin had always been very successful in capturing audience’ attention with his compelling… Continue Reading →

Psychedelia and the Psychedelic movement 1960-1975 It’s surely interesting to see how the 60s aesthetics went to flip side of the coin from the 50s! Within just a mere decade or two, the minimalist and modern New York art style… Continue Reading →

1950-1960 Postwar Prosperities Jon Whitcomb (1906–1988) has made his name synonymous for his signature “Whitcomb girl” illustrations that depict glamorous young women. In particular, his propaganda posters during WWIII featured women encouraging men to join the war. In a time… Continue Reading →

1940-1950 The Golden Age Part II American illustrator and author, Andrew Loomis (1982-1959), is best known for his instructional art books on sketching faces in angle and anatomy. He had studied at Art Students League of New York as well… Continue Reading →

This week’s survey highlights some really innovative modern design! In particular, I was completely blown away by the works of American graphic designer as well as academy award winning filmmaker, Saul Bass (1920 –1996). Instead of opting for a photographic or… Continue Reading →

1920-1940 The Golden Age Part I Hergé, with a bust of Tintin Sculpture by Nat Neujean[ Georges Prosper Remi (1907 – 1983), also known by the pen name Hergé, is a Belgium cartoonist. He is best known for famous comic series, The Adventure of Tintin and some of his other… Continue Reading →

 1900-1920 – Illustration’s Early Masters Photograph of Cole Phillips Cole Phillips (1880 – 1927) is an American illustrator known for his signature use of negative space in advertising illustration works. His art career started as he moved to New York attending Chase… Continue Reading →

1860 – 1900 Illustration’s Beginnings Edward Lear was best known for his landscape, bird and other animal illustrations as well as his “nonsensical” limerick poems. Being the youngest of 21 children in the family, Lear was raised by his elder sister, Anne, and earned… Continue Reading →