Merry Christmas from Arthur Ferrier

A recent swipe from ebay is this piece of original art by pin-up artist Arthur Ferrier...

Arthur Ferrier - Korero press Kickstarter campaign

Just a quick shout-out for this upcoming Kickstarter campaign from Korero press dedicated to the pin-up art of Arthur Ferrier.

Let's see what Korero press have to say about their upcoming campaign...

We are back with an exciting new project: a treasure trove of tantalising pin-up art from a master of the genre.

Welcome to the campaign for Arthur Ferrier’s classic cartoon collection Pin-up Parade, a 3-volume set that highlights the work of one of Britain’s most prolific and cherished pin-up illustrators.

Arthur Ferrier's work defined the heyday of British pin-up cartoons for nigh-on four decades. In clean, elegant ink line he rendered the fashionable female form with consummate virtuosity and style. Through comic strips, cartoons and advertising art, few illustrators were as celebrated or prolific.
 

Ferrier's women, often in a state of casual undress, were always catching the attention of dashing suitors – and the odd wolf. A big hit with the troops during World War II, Ferrier’s cheeky illustrations and quick-fire comic strips raised not only morale but a few eyebrows. After the end of hostilities, Ferrier continued to chart mid-century fads and fashions right up to the dawn of the Summer of Love.

This three-volume set includes cartoons plucked from the pages of Blighty magazine, news clippings, posters, magazine covers, rare original art, and an introduction by Rian Hughes.  
As an added bonus, we have included several articles by Ferrier himself that offer valuable insights into his working methods. These articles remain just as relevant for budding and professional pin-up artists and illustrators today as when they were first written.
 

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Mike Hubbard reference folder for 'Jane'

A spot here on ebay for an interesting item described by the seller as follows...

Michael Hubbard's personal Art Reference Folder for the JANE comic strips.

Bumper COLLECTION of Newspaper Reference Comic Strips!

Michael Hubbard was the JANE artist that followed Norman Pett!

In our opinion, Hubbard was the best JANE artist ever.

This is a Bumber Folder featuring comic strips of Spotlight on Sally, Rip Kirby, Judy and Paul Temple.

The majority of Reference comic strips are SPOTLIGHT ON SALLY drawn by Arthur Ferrier.

Indeed the folder is marked SALLY - see pics.

Clearly Ferrier's work was the biggest inspiration for Michael Hubbard.

The comic strips are pasted onto cards in most cases but there are plenty of loose newspaper strips. There are approx. 67 items/pages/cards/paper strips loosely gathered within the folder.

We estimate this folder originated in the 1940's and was a working Artwork reference for Michael Hubbard during the 1950's when he was working on the JANE strip for the Daily Mirror.

Arthur Ferrier was an acknowledged artist and forerunner of Daily Mirror's JANE with his previously successful Spotlight on Sally strip. It is packed with 'girlie' artwork by Arthur Ferrier which would have been useful for the JANE artist as invaluable reference.

Final Note from the ArtPrestige Studio

This is from our research collection library for those interested in Comic Strip Art.

We purchased this folder following the passing of Michael Hubbard and a house clearance in Kent.