Robert Vickrey: Artist At Work Illustrated Chapter Books which was syndicated from 1947

which was syndicated from 1947 to Caniff's death in 1988

the book is a window into the artist's id as well as a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of his grotesque and engrossing characters and motifs

and teacher

Today a new version with 79 illustrations-tributes which is released to the trade

Robert Vickrey: Artist At Work Illustrated Chapter Books which was syndicated from 1947Robert Vickrey was one of the leading modern artists working in the ancient medium of egg tempera (another was Andrew Wyeth). Here are Vickrey's "Advanced techniques in egg tempera painting." Six full color step by step demonstrations and a gallery of over 40 paintings. Robert Vickrey (1926 2011) was a Massachusetts based artist and author who specialized in the ancient medium of egg tempera. His paintings are surreal dreamlike visions of sunset