Posts Tagged: illustration

I Found Out I Can Do Something

Last Sunday, the shy little girl who was too scared to raise her hand in class and use her voice, the young woman so hampered by shame for decades that she kept silent, won the award for best voiceover in

I Found Out I Can Do Something

Last Sunday, the shy little girl who was too scared to raise her hand in class and use her voice, the young woman so hampered by shame for decades that she kept silent, won the award for best voiceover in

Mad About Al Jaffee

There were sit-ins and be-ins but for as a child the sixties were all about the Fold-Ins. Mad Magazine’s ingenious feature -the back cover Fold-In was the brilliant creation of legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee who died this week at 102.

Mad About Al Jaffee

There were sit-ins and be-ins but for as a child the sixties were all about the Fold-Ins. Mad Magazine’s ingenious feature -the back cover Fold-In was the brilliant creation of legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee who died this week at 102.

community silver Ad Illustration Jon Whitcomb

A Model June Bride and Jon Whitcomb

Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950

community silver Ad Illustration Jon Whitcomb

A Model June Bride and Jon Whitcomb

Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950

MAD Magazine Nixon

Is Donald Trump Today’s Richard Nixon?

Lies and Deceit -A Country Out of Order Has it begun to feel the country has gone completely Mad? Or is it deja vu all over again. The ceaseless onslaught of breaking news, scandals and denials making our heads spin.

MAD Magazine Nixon

Is Donald Trump Today’s Richard Nixon?

Lies and Deceit -A Country Out of Order Has it begun to feel the country has gone completely Mad? Or is it deja vu all over again. The ceaseless onslaught of breaking news, scandals and denials making our heads spin.

Mothers and Daughters – A Different Kind of Love Story – Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Of all the roles women are required to fill in this society, daughterhood is universal. Is there a daughter who didn’t devolve into tears after having watched Bright Lights,  Fisher Steven’s brilliant documentary on the remarkable relationship between Carrie Fisher

Mothers and Daughters – A Different Kind of Love Story – Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Of all the roles women are required to fill in this society, daughterhood is universal. Is there a daughter who didn’t devolve into tears after having watched Bright Lights,  Fisher Steven’s brilliant documentary on the remarkable relationship between Carrie Fisher

vintage ad illustration

Post Voting Stress Relief

Done voting? Time to break out the booze. As the end finally draws near to the most stressful and divisive election in memory, lets pause  to honor two great American institutions. Voting and whiskey. “Of all characteristics that bespeak America,”

vintage ad illustration

Post Voting Stress Relief

Done voting? Time to break out the booze. As the end finally draws near to the most stressful and divisive election in memory, lets pause  to honor two great American institutions. Voting and whiskey. “Of all characteristics that bespeak America,”

paper doll book illustration 1960s

Happy National Junk Food Day

Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “

paper doll book illustration 1960s

Happy National Junk Food Day

Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “

Vanity Fair Cover illustration Paolo Garretto december 1933

History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid

History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never

Vanity Fair Cover illustration Paolo Garretto december 1933

History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid

History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never

vintage cover Cartoon Book Confucius Say

Wise Man Say: Politically Incorrect Comic No Funny

In the joke books we are never going to see again department, an honorary mention goes to this well-worn 1940 book Confucius Say which for a mere 25 cents manages to offend both women and Asian Americans in one fell

vintage cover Cartoon Book Confucius Say

Wise Man Say: Politically Incorrect Comic No Funny

In the joke books we are never going to see again department, an honorary mention goes to this well-worn 1940 book Confucius Say which for a mere 25 cents manages to offend both women and Asian Americans in one fell

vintage comic NYPD Police 1968

NYPD Black and Blue

How do we move forward when we’re stuck in reverse? We are now living in the future we looked forward to in 1968, a time when racial tensions blew up into riots expressing long simmering injustices,  a time of deep

vintage comic NYPD Police 1968

NYPD Black and Blue

How do we move forward when we’re stuck in reverse? We are now living in the future we looked forward to in 1968, a time when racial tensions blew up into riots expressing long simmering injustices,  a time of deep