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Howard Pyle
Howard Pyle and the birth of modern illustration in America
Among the many artists of the Golden Age of Illustration, a few stood out more than others. Howard Pyle was one of them—it is no wonder he is considered the father of American illustration. He was an immensely...
Milo Winter
Pioneers of magic: the artists of the Golden Age of Illustration
During the Victorian era, what would later be called the Golden Age of Illustration emerged. This period lasted from 1880 to 1930 and was driven by new printing methods for illustrations, mass education,...
Edmund Dulac
Why the Golden Age of Illustration happened?
This is the second text in the series about the Golden Age of Illustration, a period that occurred between 1890 and 1930. In our first text, we gave a general overview of what this period was, so we could...
Golden age of illustration
Introduction to the Golden Age of Illustration
This is the first post in a series about the Golden Age of Illustration. That’s why it has an introductory tone, to give us some context and a better understanding of what this period in illustration was...
Character design process part 2
How I create characters: a practical guide for illustrators - Part 02
This text is the continuation of this one: How I create characters: a practical guide for illustrators – Part 01 If you haven’t read it, read part 1 first and then come back here to start reading...
Character design process
How I create characters: a practical guide for illustrators - Part 01
Characters are the heart of any story. Try to think of a story without a character — I honestly can’t remember any (and if you do, let me know in the comments). The stories we read or watch stay with us...
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