Category Archives: nostalgia

Ooh La La! What a Lou-Lou!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by maryannadair

French fashion and advertising painter, “Raymond” aka Pierre-Laurent Brenot was born on 8th July 1913 and often referred to as the “Father of the French pin-up”. In 1928, he entered the Ecole Estienne (School of the Book), which he attended … Continue reading →

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“You touched the distant beaches with tales of brave Ulysses…

Posted on December 6, 2013 by maryannadair

Unfortunately we must say vale to Martin Sharp, a  former well-known psychedelic pop artist, who created covers for ’60s bands such as Cream. (See left, his cover for Disraeli Gears).  Martin, was born on 21st January, 1942. His first big … Continue reading →

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“Splitty goes to the snow!”

Posted on November 15, 2013 by maryannadair

“Splitty goes to the snow!” that’s my version of the title for this illustration, when I look at this album cover design. Does anyone remember the 1969 movie “Last of the Ski Bums“? I don’t. But, with an interest in … Continue reading →

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The Bear Necessities of Rupert

Posted on November 7, 2013 by maryannadair

Rupert Bear was a children’s newspaper comic strip character created by English artist, Mary Tourtel. Rupert first appeared in the The Daily Express newspaper on 8th November 1920. His mission was to win sales from the rival newspapers of the time – The Daily … Continue reading →

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