Peter Wells (cartoonist)
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Peter Wells (January 8, 1912 - November 8, 1995) was a 20th-century cartoonist and children’s book author and illustrator. He was also an instructor for the cartoon division of the Famous Artist School.
Peter was born Herbert Hilbish Wells to John and Wilhelmina (Baron) Wells. He began creating cartoons while at Yale University, working as editor for The Yale Review. In the 1930’s, he was employed by King Features Syndicate, providing cartoons for the Katzenjammer Kids series as well as other publications.[1] Through the following decades, he supplied cartoons for Scholastic and Blue Book Magazine.[2]
Wells was also a children’s book writer and illustrator. His book, Mr. Tootwhistle’s Dilemma, won the 1942 New York Tribune Spring Book Award.[3] Other books by him include Dolly Madison’s Surprise and The Pirate’s Apprentice.
Beginning in the 1950’s, Wells joined the faculty of the Famous Artist School, heading up the cartoon division along with “Bud” (Forrest Cowles) Sagendorf.[4] Wells’ cartoons for the Famous Artist School now reside in the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum.[1]
He was a National Cartoonist Society member.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Peter Wells". Illustration History - Norman Rockwell Museum. 27 June 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Blue Book Magazine Index". The General Fiction Magazine Index. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "1942 Winners of Children's Book Award". New York Herald Tribune Books. 10 May 1942.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Meet your instructor...Peter Wells." Booklet published by the Famous Artist School. Date of publication unknown. Norman Rockwell Museum Archives.
- ^ "In Memoriam - Peter Wells". National Cartoonist Society. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
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