"A sketchbook is a secret thing, a collection of unfinished and often times abandoned ideas never intended for public consumption—at least not in their current state. It’s a private space for honing one’s craft and workshopping, separating good ideas from those best left unexplored." -Brian Heater at The Daily Cross Hatch.

05 August 2010

Today's Inspiration: Carl G. Evers


Whenever I need some illustration inspiration (which is every day) I head over to Leif Peng's "Today's Inspiration" where he showcases illustrators from the the unparalleled era of the 1940's and 1950's.

Today, he showcased Carl G. Evers, a maritime artist who I'd never heard of, who painted in gouache! I paint in gouache a lot and let me tell you...even contemplating trying to approach Evers level of mastery over that medium is a daunting prospect.

Anyways, if you want to see some really fantastic maritime art, head on over to Leif's place for Charlie Allen's retrospective on Carl G. Evers.

3 comments:

  1. thanks for the intro to carl evers. love his work.

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  2. He did covers for Proceedings mag. for many years.Allus dug his painting of the B'klyn Navy yard about a year before it closed.Captured the yard in a late afternoon type light. sir chrissy of wichy

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  3. Huh. You know, I don't think I've ever seen a cover of Proceedings that had an illustration!

    Man! I've got to track down that Brooklyn Navy Yard painting! Thanks Sir Chrissy.

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