The Illustration Departmentさんのイラストまとめ

❝I’m sorry to say so
but, sadly, it's true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.❞

—Theodor Seuss “Ted” Geisel, born on this day, March 2, in 1904

Over a fifty-year career, Elton Clay Fax was a dedicated teacher; he wrote and illustrated books (including “Dr. George Washington Carver, Scientist”—seen here); and he was a U.S. ambassador.

Here is our #arthistory post on Fax. #BlackHistoryMonth

https://t.co/8jGqnj6wja

After finishing a big job with an art director, this Push Pin co-founder approached the receptionist.

After looking at him, she said, “The mailroom‘s that way”.

Here is our #arthistory post on the great Reynold Ruffins. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/h1AX4GAkra

Retta Scott was born on this day, February 23, in 1916.

A trailblazer in animation at Disney, she was the first woman to receive on-screen credit as an animator.⁣

❝There is something special about knowing that your stories can alter the way people see the world, and their place within it.❞

Here is our #arthistory post on Jerry Pinkney. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/8QKkUA08xx

From 1944 to 1959, this artist was one of the best in comics.

He earned that reputation while carrying the dual weights of being Black and Queer during a violent time for both groups.

This is our #arthistory post on Matt Baker. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/2dGo8VYc5S

Called “the greatest one of his kind”, this artist’s work—produced almost 200 years ago—influenced the look of the “Lord of the Rings”, “Harry Potter”, “Star Wars” and “Shrek” franchises.

Here is our #arthistory post on Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré. https://t.co/soKxuvlHC1

Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson was born on this day, February 5, in 1872.

Four year after his wife, Mabel, died from the 1918 Pandemic, he illustrated “The Velveteen Rabbit”.

“My work is not pure art… but it is art nonetheless. It is all right with me that my work serves a purpose. I want to have an effect on my time, in which human beings are so confused and in need of help.”⁣

Here is our #arthistory post on Käthe Kollwitz. https://t.co/mw00AJvwvX

Alum, Erin O’Leary Brown, re-illustrated an old portfolio piece—following our notes.

She did such a great job!👍👍

Give her a follow: @eobrownart