Milton Caniff - "Strictly For the Smart Birds", page 4-- 1951-- Harvey giveaway comic
Artists: Milton Caniff (All) , Ray Bailey (All)
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DescriptionMilton Caniff 's art seemed rather harsh to me as a kid, but upon growing up-- the work gleamed with craftsmanship, knowledge, with a brilliant sense of bold graphic design & technique. This 12x18 "Steve Canyon" art is from a 16-page promotional comicbook geared towards re-enlistment into the military. The drawing was by Caniff & his assistants--most likely with Caniff doing the faces, with Ray Bailey drawing the figures & backgrounds........................................( people always ask me what I collect.....well Caniff art is high on the list. Beautiful in his use of B&W inks....he used the teachings of Noel Sickles--( the artist on Scorchy Smith), and then made them his own........( BTW--Noel Sickles also did the Logos for both his strips.....Terry & the Pirates & Steve Canyon.)....thanks to Ben Samuels for letting this one go.) Social/Sharing |
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Lars Teglbjaerg
Member Since 2005
Posted on 2/6/2007
Very classy art here with impeccable spotting of the blacks.
JOE JUSKO 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/6/2007
That's true, Mike! I felt the same way about his work when I was younger (as well as Ditko and several others). It's amazing how much you can see in someone's work when you get past what you may consider to be 'crude' technique and appreciate the thought process and expertise underneath. Great page!! Congrats! (But what you wouldn't give to see Wally Wood in his prime ink that airplane interior!) LOL
Danny Tran
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/12/2007
In the beginning i couldn't understand why Moebius would talk about Caniff so much (in interview)(especial the brush strokes).When i grew up (artistically) i quickly realize why Moebius look up to him (and Alex Raymond).A stunning pick up for you Michael...The figures,background,detail,and especially brush work are all EXTRAORIDINARY.Thank you for sharing.
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