tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post7384797925890385619..comments2024-03-28T12:12:53.989-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Fred Ludekens, Close-upleifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-83669318538033461052017-03-07T00:21:34.552-05:002017-03-07T00:21:34.552-05:00I know Fred Ludekens is a relative of my husband, ...I know Fred Ludekens is a relative of my husband, just not sure how. Maybe you can fill in some blanks for me? My husband's grandmother was Doris Ludekens, she would have been approx the same age as Fred. Her father was Frank Ludekens. She married Joseph Valvo in Jackson, CA. I know her father and family owned quite a bit of land in Amador County, CA. Her father owned a toll road there. Near where the toll house is there is a Ludekens family cemetary. We have an original by Fred, I've not been able to find anything about it. The closest I can find is the Ring necked pheasant painting. The one we have has the pheasant heading in the opposite direction though.Amador72https://www.blogger.com/profile/15643184050901530737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-42693312913824400052015-12-02T22:05:31.704-05:002015-12-02T22:05:31.704-05:00I know this is a pretty old thread; but my grandfa...I know this is a pretty old thread; but my grandfather had a couple of originals from Mr. Ludekens that I liked as a kid. My grandma recently got them out of storage and gave them too me. The story is that my grandpa worked at a publishing company when he got back from serving in WW2. The paintings were the originals that appeared in magazines to sell war bonds. One is a fighter plane flying into the sun and the other a soldier in a tank. Reading about the artist makes them even cooler. Thanks for the info. If their is any way to share these with anyone who might be interested please let me know. Also I thought it would be nice if I could find the magazines that these images might have showed up in. If anyone knows where I would start looking I'd appreciate it. rburnett3003@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05112393868490458274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-83991821139545048112010-01-09T02:46:06.506-05:002010-01-09T02:46:06.506-05:00Around 1956 my mother took a flight on a United Ai...Around 1956 my mother took a flight on a United Airlines plane (DC-6B I'm pretty sure). She brought back a print of a watercolor painting United Airlines must have commissioned Fred Ludekens to do. The title of the painting was Mainliner Over the Grand Canyon. It depicted exactly what the title implies: a DC-6B flying over the Grand Canyon. Has anyone seen the original painting or know anything about it? Do I have the only example of the print of that painting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-34076300962488694132009-12-28T15:13:39.968-05:002009-12-28T15:13:39.968-05:00Recently a very elderly woman handed me a 12” X 15...Recently a very elderly woman handed me a 12” X 15” envelope full of Stan Galli and Fred Ludekens prints. The envelope is addressed to the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, and on the Ship-To mailing label is typed these words… “Herbert C. Hoover, c/o Wilkins Pack, Graham, Washington. The postage is dated December 22nd, 1954.<br /><br />The contents: 30 each, 11” X 14” prints…<br />The actual images on the prints are around 9 ½ X 7 ½ inches…<br />All titles are followed by the words “on a western tree farm… illustrated for Weyerhaeuser Timber Company – (and the artist’s name)”<br /><br />Their titles are as follows…<br /><br />BEAR CUBS on a western tree farm - Stan Galli<br />FAWN AND SQUIRREL - Stan Galli<br />MALLARD DUCK FAMILY - Stan Galli<br />GREAT HORNED OWL - Stan Galli<br />ELK HERD - Stan Galli<br />COUGAR AND CUBS - Stan Galli<br />MOTHER FOX AND KITS - Stan Galli<br />QUAIL - Stan Galli<br />RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH - Stan Galli (2 identical prints)<br />MINK - Stan Galli<br />RACOONS - Stan Galli<br />BAND-TAILED PIDGEONS - Stan Galli<br />RUFFED GROUSE - Stan Galli<br />KINGFISHERS - Stan Galli<br />BLACKTAIL DEER - Stan Galli<br /><br />SKUNKS AND CHIPMUNKS - Fred Ludekens<br />GREAT BALD EAGLES - Fred Ludekens<br />COLUMBIA BLCKTAIL DEER - Fred Ludekens<br />MOTHER AND YOUNG SKUNKS - Fred Ludekens<br />BROWN BEAR AND CUBS - Fred Ludekens<br />CHINESE RING-NECKED PHESANTS - Fred Ludekens<br />MOUNTAIN GOAT on a western tree farm - Fred Ludekens<br />LOWLAND BEAVERS on a western tree farm - Fred Ludekens<br />GOLDEN-MANTLED GROUND SQUIRREL on a western tree farm - Fred Ludekens<br />SPRING SALMON - Fred Ludekens<br />SNOWSHOE RABBIT - Fred Ludekens<br />WHITE-HEADED WOODPECKER - Fred Ludekens<br />CHICKAREE - Fred Ludekens<br />CANADIAN GEESE - Fred Ludekens<br /><br />I am curious about the value of these extraordinary images.<br />Do you have an idea of the worth of this package?<br /><br />Kenneth Dahl<br />kennethwaynedahl@gmail.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058012061318613801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-64623669473357513932009-12-23T12:42:49.592-05:002009-12-23T12:42:49.592-05:00John; I know many of us who work in the business ...John; I know many of us who work in the business today are glad to have learned about your grandfather and his career... having the benefit of your insight adds a nice personal touch - thank you! :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-60469015570121723892009-12-23T11:11:43.750-05:002009-12-23T11:11:43.750-05:00I am Fred Ludekens grandson. He was indeed an amaz...I am Fred Ludekens grandson. He was indeed an amazing man, self taught, exceedingly driven, bright, creative, visionary and generous. His life was truly rich ..starting off as a young man, working in the salmon factories, later as a cowboy, and then becoming a self taught artist and extremely accomplished businessman / art director. His vision of the Famous Artists School, resulted in his recruiting "successful" artists and writers (e.g Ansel Adams, Norman Rockwell) as teachers. He wished to help others find and nurture their creative skills. More than anything he loved to paint and draw, even in his final years, when his sight was severly limited he would paint, usually pictures of his beloved western themes. I will always treasure the memories of my all too brief opportunities to spend time with him, fishing, hunting, or just listening to him. John R.JRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530031456526369716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-56415143305707308112009-07-01T17:42:27.617-04:002009-07-01T17:42:27.617-04:00Thanks sheppy! Its great to learn about these fam...Thanks sheppy! Its great to learn about these family connections and hear anecdotes we might otherwise never know about. I appreciate you following up on my request. :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-18325823682158563162009-07-01T12:04:15.407-04:002009-07-01T12:04:15.407-04:00Hi,
I forwarded the post to my father, who said:
...Hi,<br /><br />I forwarded the post to my father, who said:<br /><br />"I could write a medium size book about Fred & Eva Ludekins! Suffice it to say, they were my parents best friends. I have several of mother's albums which record their trip to Europe in 1936. Fred built an absolutely fabulous house overlooking Richardson Bay on the back side of Belvedere island. It was "Architectural Digest" in innovation and imagination. They were both VERY bright people but also very intense. I remember helping Fred with photos of current air force planes for illustrations he was doing. I can also remember he showed us the marketing for the Edsel LONG before the car was debuted."<br /><br />As for my grandparents, I have some information and photos that I can share, but have to piece it together... <br /><br />More later!<br />Esheppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174537281718561752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-7694103864252742352009-06-30T17:46:52.886-04:002009-06-30T17:46:52.886-04:00leif: that black and blue scene knocked my socks o...leif: that black and blue scene knocked my socks off today- also reminded me of the sickles' the searchers illustrationtoncihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775530618664005235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-52446957295553708602009-06-30T10:34:28.259-04:002009-06-30T10:34:28.259-04:00Sheppy; well, small world! What a delight to hea...Sheppy; well, small world! What a delight to hear from you - and thanks for offering to share that brochure with us. :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-38590812710039802192009-06-30T10:33:40.945-04:002009-06-30T10:33:40.945-04:00Charlie; Your comment says it all - if Ludekens m...Charlie; Your comment says it all - if Ludekens merits that kind of praise from you, no one can questions his stature.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-35103729421960871952009-06-30T10:32:44.876-04:002009-06-30T10:32:44.876-04:00tonci; yay, indeed, my friend... what do you think...tonci; yay, indeed, my friend... what do you think of that blue and black "Battle" scene? A bit Jorge Zaffino-ish, no?leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-38650718439505899322009-06-30T10:31:53.547-04:002009-06-30T10:31:53.547-04:00Harry; I can easily imagine that FL would be one ...Harry; I can easily imagine that FL would be one of your great inspirations - hopefully this week's offerings will not dissapoint! :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-23318439471237962062009-06-30T10:31:05.947-04:002009-06-30T10:31:05.947-04:00Rich; I hope that sheppy will tell us abit about ...Rich; I hope that sheppy will tell us abit about her grandfather, who so boosted young Fred Ludekens' confidence.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-43680652738864915102009-06-30T04:42:09.535-04:002009-06-30T04:42:09.535-04:00I'm Otis Shepard's granddaughter and it wa...I'm Otis Shepard's granddaughter and it was with pleasure that I read your article on Fred Ludekens, who was an amazing artist and a very close friend of my grandparents.<br /><br />I have a brochure of one of his showings, I'll scan and upload to Flickr to share.<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely post.sheppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174537281718561752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-73264714534727502492009-06-30T00:46:38.835-04:002009-06-30T00:46:38.835-04:00Fred Ludekins was, next to Robert Fawcett. the mos...Fred Ludekins was, next to Robert Fawcett. the most intimidating illustrator/AD I ever met. He tolerated nothing less than the best....radiated confidence and discipline in his work, and expected that of others. I received a compliment from him one day....and he called me Charlie. That was enough!Charlie Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-76327889408498822812009-06-29T14:21:21.115-04:002009-06-29T14:21:21.115-04:00yay!yay!toncihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775530618664005235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-32431347874033906092009-06-29T13:43:48.771-04:002009-06-29T13:43:48.771-04:00Hi Leif,
Fred Ludekens was one of my all time favo...Hi Leif,<br />Fred Ludekens was one of my all time favorite illustrators, I'm anxious to see this weeks posts.<br />HarryHarry Borgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442891906124199120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-26544944881085103632009-06-29T13:35:16.107-04:002009-06-29T13:35:16.107-04:00This confidence building man, Otis Shepard, must h...This confidence building man, Otis Shepard, must have been a born teacher.Richnoreply@blogger.com