Rockwell Center News
August 19
On this day, August 19, 1877, illustrator Frank Earle Schoonover was born in Oxford, New Jersey. Instead of entering the ministry as his parents had wanted, Schoonover studied with Howard Pyle at Drexel Institute in Philadelphia.
August 18
On this day, August 18, 1943, illustrator Richard Bober was born in Elizabeth New Jersey. Bober studied at Pratt Institute and at the Art Students League in New York. He is known for his cover illustrations
August 17
On this day, August 17, 1956, comic book artist John Romita Jr. was born in New York City. JRJR, as he is known, focused on being an artist like his father, Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr.
August 16
On this day, August 16, 1892, Otto Messmer was born in West Hoboken (now, Union City), New Jersey. Messmer studied at the Thomas School of Art in New York City. He began his career creation illustrations
August 15
On this day, August 15, 1994, pulp illustrator Richard Lillis died in New York City. After WWI, Lillis studied art at the Art Students League. His first pulp cover illustration appeared on West Magazine in 1929.
August 14
On this day, August 14, 2011, illustrator, animator, and graphic designer Saul Mandel died in New York. Over his career Mandel created many advertising illustrations for a wide variety of companies. Among his most iconic creations