tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post2843274079885526931..comments2024-03-19T00:40:08.529-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Ben Stahl: Condensed in '62leifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-28538049481549627592009-09-20T03:18:20.517-04:002009-09-20T03:18:20.517-04:00I echo the recommendation of another anonymous re ...I echo the recommendation of another anonymous re the illustrations of Haunting of Hill House also from RDCB. I ripped those out of the volume I had and kept them. They are very similar to these and very very spooky and beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-52233080343308753382009-09-18T05:53:18.227-04:002009-09-18T05:53:18.227-04:00Reminds me also of the graphic works by Delacroix....Reminds me also of the graphic works by Delacroix. His illustrations of "Faust", for instance.Richnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-6312275366064235672009-09-17T20:06:36.320-04:002009-09-17T20:06:36.320-04:00Harald - thanks for the info re Allan Kass - aroun...Harald - thanks for the info re Allan Kass - around that time (mid-50s to early 60s) RD did a number of WWII condensations, wondering if Kass did some of those too - did he do any work for mags like Argosy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-60445470395551707742009-09-17T18:43:18.335-04:002009-09-17T18:43:18.335-04:00These pictures remind me of old photos from black ...These pictures remind me of old photos from black and white days,yes?Dejan Sulavnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-16718435962706516602009-09-17T17:17:25.756-04:002009-09-17T17:17:25.756-04:00It takes a lot of skill to do illustrations blk &a...It takes a lot of skill to do illustrations blk & white art in line & wash so effectively.<br /> William Hardy's Wolfpack illustrations were by Allan Kass.haraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847533962327140580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-62583762936974797782009-09-17T16:01:35.132-04:002009-09-17T16:01:35.132-04:00I remember seeing this volume as a kid and being v...I remember seeing this volume as a kid and being very moved by the illustrations - so much that recently I searched for the original novel and the original RD volume<br /><br />Leif, if you are going to continue down this path, I would urge a look at the 1960 volume 41 with Shirley Jackson's Haunting of Hill House, William Hardy's Wolfpack, and Arthur Hailey's Final Diagnosis - the illustrations are incredible - can't remember for sure, but perhaps all done by the same illustrator<br />thanks so much for theseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-8955003136148754202009-09-17T14:35:23.725-04:002009-09-17T14:35:23.725-04:00Guy Davis has a look very similar to this too, BPR...Guy Davis has a look very similar to this too, BPRD and Hellboy... that first image with the vague gray brush strokes just kills.BNCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442300382157766242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-50396485390065927122009-09-17T14:01:47.567-04:002009-09-17T14:01:47.567-04:00After having taken a second look at these amazing ...After having taken a second look at these amazing drawings I'm astounded by the lack of detail in them. By drawing the simple and solid shapes and clever use of lighting, Ben Stahl has completely delivered the necessary mood and atmosphere to tell the story with an absolute economy of means.<br />Count me doubly inspired.<br />These line and wash drawings also bring to mind the drawings of Honore Fragonard.Larry MacDougallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017987999024372121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-57492184480663135032009-09-17T13:39:36.268-04:002009-09-17T13:39:36.268-04:00Thanks Leif
These are absolutely terrific !
Very ...Thanks Leif <br />These are absolutely terrific !<br />Very inspiring.Larry MacDougallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017987999024372121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-65876242002463826342009-09-17T13:31:59.127-04:002009-09-17T13:31:59.127-04:00It's official: Ben Stahl is my new hero. Leif,...It's official: Ben Stahl is my new hero. Leif, thanks a million for bringing this guy to my attention - he's a marvel.Kyle T. Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768153715979280662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-2071467216739829982009-09-17T13:25:04.185-04:002009-09-17T13:25:04.185-04:00Great stuff! If anything these remind me of Goya&#...Great stuff! If anything these remind me of Goya's etchings. (See Los Caprichos and Disasters Of War). Very atmospheric, rich, and psychological picture making. Both men could draw in a way I don't think either Dore, Gorey, or Burton could ever wrap their heads around.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15366183551868002552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-80463707593673210562009-09-17T13:15:25.248-04:002009-09-17T13:15:25.248-04:00Burton - exactly. I also see a Gorey aspect to th...Burton - exactly. I also see a Gorey aspect to these - the shape of the heads, length of the bodies, and of course, the dark, sinister feel of the work.<br /><br />Another great post, Leif.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891803494450719808noreply@blogger.com