Sam McKim The imaginative
McKim was instrumental in mapping out Disneyland — literally.
From This is True for 11 July 2004
art
Creator/collector/conservationist of art, including comic art and photojournalism
John Cullen Murphy Valiant illustrator
Posing for an artist changed his life.
From This is True for 4 July 2004
Jay Morton “Superman” writer
It was Morton who came up with the signature line describing Superman.
From This is True for 14 September 2003
William Henson “Bullwinkle” animator
Henson moved to Mexico to supervise 180 animators who were churning out some of the best cartoons ever made.
From This is True for 1 December 2002
Yousuf Karsh Photographer
“I believe that it is the artist’s job to accomplish at least two things: to stir the emotions of the viewer and to lay bare the soul of his subject.”
From This is True for 14 July 2002
Dave Berg MAD cartoonist
Berg is best known for his work in Mad magazine.
From This is True for 19 May 2002
Frank Gasparro Coin designer
A government engraver who designed the Lincoln Memorial penny.
From This is True for 30 September 2001
Christopher Ross Fireworks artisan
Christopher was a dear friend of mine for many years.
From This is True for 3 December 2000
Kariel Gardos Cartoonist
Gardos was known to generations of Israelis as the cartoonist “Dosh”.
From This is True for 27 February 2000
Marc Davis Disney animator
An animator, Davis created many of the iconic Disney characters.
From This is True for 16 January 2000