tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post4009956863025385114..comments2024-03-18T14:05:31.316-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Nearly Anonymous: The Cartoonist Illustratorsleifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-62418961773639764072013-02-19T15:39:38.760-05:002013-02-19T15:39:38.760-05:00My father has a wonderful sketch by George Albertu...My father has a wonderful sketch by George Albertus and I googled his name to see what it may be worth. Is there a place that appraises these things? I would be happy to send a link or text a photo of it-- or at least part of it, as it's long, with a group of people on and around a stagecoach--looks like it was done in charcoal, if anyone is interested. <br />Caitlin 503 449 0433Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-40537442326043291122012-03-22T01:16:00.410-04:002012-03-22T01:16:00.410-04:00To Anthony Albertus: What a wonderful find about, ...To Anthony Albertus: What a wonderful find about, your father, George Albertus. He was my figure drawing teacher at City College in San Francisco, around 1969. He was one of my favorite teachers and a terrific illustrator. He was well liked by the art students he taught. I remember the long white butcher paper he would roll out and draw and demonstrate how a figure moves. He also had a very unique drawing style and technique. He was a very good teacher. <br /><br />I have been in the graphic design and illustration industry since graduating from CCSF. I am still active in the business and I'm a college professor teaching illustration and graphic design. Yes, George made an impact on me. It was a sad day for all the students he touched. Jack Tomjackart2gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258935179557847372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-46667095951369617342010-04-17T00:33:11.292-04:002010-04-17T00:33:11.292-04:00Wow. George Albertus was my father. I have chills....Wow. George Albertus was my father. I have chills. Every now and then I google him -little comes up. I hardly knew him (he died in 1972 and I was born in '69) but my sister and brother and I survive him. The basic bits about him is that he was an illustrator, teacher, WW2 vet, peace activist, goofball, father, husband in the Bay Area of California (lived in Mill Valley, worked in San Francisco). <br /><br />Oddly, when someone has been gone so long, one expects to hear nothing about him.. yet the past few years the most beautiful occurances have re-emerged his art back and naturally the memories and stories.<br /><br />A month or so ago a fine man dealing with a death in his family contacted us wondering if George was related to us. Short story is that in Oregon he'd inherited two amazing pieces of my father's personal work. Just a few days ago my sister and I met him in Oakland to pick them up. Such a sweet, kind man. We were over the moon with excitement and gratitude.<br /><br />Before that by a year or so, my sister's associate mentioned her husband had been an adoring student of his- and HE had lots of George's work.. amazing.<br /><br />Anyway- there are a few more, but thank you endlessly for bringing a tear to my eye. He was a lovely person, as you note- largely unknown. I have an epic amount of his work I hope to show sometime soon. With this posting, I am further inspired. <br /><br />Many, many thanks for your recognition. I would be delighted to share more anytime.<br /><br />All the peace and well being in the world to you-<br />Anthony Albertus<br />San Francisco, CApickleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148202483450471024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-1815071786354448362009-06-26T10:29:00.643-04:002009-06-26T10:29:00.643-04:00Thanks Berliac! :^)Thanks Berliac! :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-88671525746191197932009-06-25T14:41:21.664-04:002009-06-25T14:41:21.664-04:00Here´s a book cover by Albertus:
http://www.flick...Here´s a book cover by Albertus:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/27556454@N07/3127649165/Berliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776655151064408537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-11073698508385501702008-09-24T05:54:00.000-04:002008-09-24T05:54:00.000-04:00That's an interesting question, Ger _ I'll check w...That's an interesting question, Ger _ I'll check with Charlie Allen about Albertus' full name.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-91816792315031925972008-09-24T03:01:00.000-04:002008-09-24T03:01:00.000-04:00George albertus sounds like two first names. Is th...George albertus sounds like two first names. Is thta really his full name?Ger Apeldoornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633862833036214748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-55295640807778677792008-09-17T15:16:00.000-04:002008-09-17T15:16:00.000-04:00Oops, clicked on the wrong comment link. My above ...Oops, clicked on the wrong comment link. My above comment belongs with John Averill's work.<BR/><BR/>Leif - feel free to remove these two posts, and I'll repost in the appropriate spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-51405849517649573202008-09-17T15:11:00.000-04:002008-09-17T15:11:00.000-04:00Charming, uncomplicated work. The characters made ...Charming, uncomplicated work. The characters made up mostly of black silhouettes are great fun.<BR/><BR/>I'm also relieved to learn that 7-Up will take away my too-sweet, too-sour worries.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your efforts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-86477652038573121442008-09-16T11:21:00.000-04:002008-09-16T11:21:00.000-04:00For full size scans, always go to the Flickr link ...For full size scans, always go to the Flickr link I provide at the end of each post, Mario.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-31069945965984930212008-09-16T11:12:00.000-04:002008-09-16T11:12:00.000-04:00The scans of cartoonists could be larger to show u...The scans of cartoonists could be larger to show us the real art, Lief!<BR/><BR/>Mario LatinoRobervalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196137991270625935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-68023485493528687332008-09-15T17:38:00.000-04:002008-09-15T17:38:00.000-04:00Fantastic stuff.Fantastic stuff.D. Moehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076212580268043816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-36271317267703662742008-09-15T13:57:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:57:00.000-04:00A post dear to my heart Lief. Ya know... I'm wonde...A post dear to my heart Lief. Ya know... I'm wondering now if one of my first posts might have been done by Albertus?...<BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/glenmullaly/428747683/in/set-72157602289107335/<BR/><BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/glenmullaly/428747694/in/set-72157602289107335/Glen Mullalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673128711637788438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-7615201976157992842008-09-15T13:56:00.000-04:002008-09-15T13:56:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Glen Mullalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673128711637788438noreply@blogger.com