Nothing catching your eye on Netflix? Have you binge-watched everything on Amazon, Hulu, Discovery, and HBO? Well then…have I got something for you.
British artist Pete Beard—as far as I know, no relation to the late photographer Peter Beard—has been writing and producing a plethora of interesting videos devoted to illustration for the last few years. His “Unsung Heroes of Illustration” series is, I believe up to forty episodes so far and each is a delight. As if those weren’t enough to keep him busy he’s released mini documentaries devoted to the art of Mad, war propaganda, fantasy art, cartoons, and biographies of various illustrators, all skillfully narrated by Mr. Beard. They’d feel right at home on PBS. Today I thought I’d introduce everyone to a few of these wonderfully thoughtful and illuminating works (if you weren’t already aware of them); much more can be found at his YouTube channel. Enjoy!
WOW! What a gold mine. Thank you for this Arnie!Cheers-
You’re welcome! I’ve really enjoyed watching these videos and figured others might, too.
Thanks for the sharing. A good ressource to discover artists from the past.
I’ve enjoyed these videos for some time. He has a fantastic array of illustrators. Not all of them are my cup of tea stylistically, but simply having their contributions acknowledged is very important.
I tried to send Mr Beard some information on a couple of Canadian artists for his series but your ridiculous site refused to recognize my e-mail address so L wont bother.
would like to know a little about Pete Bread. I know his programs on U-TUBE but can not find out anything about him or his art.
This series has brought me here and gives me so much inspiration. He is such a wonderful narrator.
I would like to exchange some information with mr. Peter Beard on artwork / illustrations for the toy firm of Britains Ltd. during their U.K. period. How do I get in contact with mr. Beard ? Thank you for possibly providing this simple information; much obliged.
My name and email adres does have to be written in lower case; you don’t offer this opportunity. Registration does automatically turns to upper case use. For a response to my question don’t use the upper case reflection of both – it won’t arrive written this way !
I’d like to know more about his music with The Missing Links but am unable to find more online.
WL
I would like to contact Pete Beard about his YouTube video on Roy Wilson. I’d like to send him something I believe he would like!
Many thanks
Alan Clark