Dick Locher pen & ink wash Original - Pilot Military Plane Revell Model

Description: Dick Locher pen & ink wash Original - Pilot Military Plane Revell Model You can read about Locher further in the description. This piece is significant as it may(I have not been able to find enough verifiable information to say for sure) be for use in the Revell Airplane model kit box covers. I have approximately 30 original Pen and Ink Wash drawings done by Locher. Please contact me if you have information that will help document this drawing, or the other drawings I have. They are amazing. Dick Locher (1929–2017) was an American cartoonist, best known for his work as a long-time artist and writer for the Dick Tracy comic strip. Locher’s career with Dick Tracy spanned more than three decades, from the 1970s until his retirement in 2011. He began working on the strip in the 1950s as an assistant to Dick Tracy's creator, Chester Gould, and later took over as the lead artist after Gould’s retirement. Beyond Dick Tracy, Locher was a celebrated editorial cartoonist, producing political cartoons for the Chicago Tribune for over 40 years. His editorial work earned him a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1983, highlighting his sharp wit and ability to comment on contemporary political and social issues. Locher’s distinctive artistic style, particularly in his Dick Tracy work, was characterized by bold lines, dramatic action scenes, and a dedication to the noir aesthetic that defined the strip. His influence on the world of American cartooning is significant, both through his contributions to iconic comic strips and his pointed, thought-provoking editorial work. Dick Locher had a deep passion for aviation, which significantly influenced his artistic work outside of his cartooning career. During the 1950s, Locher worked with the Revell Model Company, a renowned maker of plastic model kits, particularly famous for their aircraft and military vehicle models. Locher played a key role in designing and illustrating some of the company’s most iconic aviation model kits, contributing to Revell's reputation for producing highly detailed and accurate models. Locher's aviation pieces for Revell were noted for their precision and technical accuracy, qualities that stemmed from his personal love for flight and aircraft. His artistic skill combined with his knowledge of aviation helped bring to life detailed representations of real-world aircraft, which were highly popular with model-building enthusiasts. His work with Revell added another dimension to his career, showcasing his versatility as an artist who could transition from the world of cartooning and political satire to detailed technical illustrations. Through his collaboration with Revell, Locher made a lasting impact on the hobbyist community and further cemented his legacy as a multifaceted illustrator.

Price: 2500 USD

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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