Elmer Cecil Stoner was an American comics artist and commercial illustrator. Stoner was one of the first African-American comic book artists, and is believed to have created the iconic Mr. Peanut mascot. Continue reading Profile: Elmer Cecil Stoner (1897-1969)
Pedro Bell was an American artist and illustrator, best known for his elaborate album cover designs and other artwork for numerous Funkadelic and George Clinton solo albums. Bell also wrote many of the liner notes of the records under the name Sir Lleb (his surname spelled backward). The liner notes contributed to P-Funk’s literary Continue reading Profile: Pedro Bell (1950-2019)
Luster Willis was an African-American artist from Terry, Mississippi best known for his painting and illustrations. He employed diverse painting styles and collage to draw attention to the shortcomings of mass media. Continue reading Profile: Luster Willis (1913-1991)
John Steptoe was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience. Continue reading Profile: John Steptoe (1950-1989)
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