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Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits

on view March 10 throughMay 28, 2012

A connection to the visual traditions of the past, imbued with a deep sense of feeling, imagination and skill—this perfectly sums up the career (so far) of Raymond Kinstler, the next artist to be featured in Norman Rockwell Museum’s Distinguished Illustrator Series. A native New Yorker, Kinstler was recognized early in life for his artistic talents. Supported by his parents, he was reminded by his father that it was a gift to be able to earn a living doing what you love. Kinstler developed an appreciation for the illustration arts during this influential time, becoming an avid fan of the periodicals that were filled with top rate illustrations. Talents like Mead Schaeffer (1898 – 1980) and John Atherton (1900 – 1952) were regular cover artists, and most salient is his recognition of Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) and J.C. Leyendecker (1894-1951) as titans in the illustration field. Talented academically and artistically, he gained entrance to New York City’s High School of Music and Art, but became frustrated that his desire to study illustration and comic book art was not encouraged. In 1944, a transfer to the High School of Industrial Art gave Kinstler the chance to hone his skills as a draughtsman and realist painter. Around the age of 16, Kinstler decided to leave school and enter the professional art world. He responded to a job posting from comic book publisher Cinema Comics, and after a brief interview was hired as an “apprentice inker” for a salary of $18 for a six day week. The experience proved to be invaluable; Kinstler took on numerous assignments, from landscapes, figures, and animals to countless inanimate objects. His early work taught him to connect with the reader and tell a story—essential skills that brought him additional work as a continued on page X from the director

Future, Past and Present Berkshire community to share Norman Rockwell Museum gratefully acknowledges the generous support in an open Town Hall forum, from the following: Museum leaders across where our citizens will also the nation are examining take the microphone to ask the social, cultural and questions, discuss and debate demographic trends that their concerns. Last year’s are expected to impact the topics included health care; future of their organizations immigration; food security; and visitors—technology and and sustainable energy. In 2012 social networking leading to we will look at civil discourse; self-authored lives; America’s growing up as a teen in today’s changing demographics (by 2050 minority world; education in the 21st century; populations will form the majority of and the economy and growing income America’s citizens); the aging of the Baby inequality in the world today. Forums will Boomers, and shifting of wealth and be held on the fourth Thursday of each philanthropy trends; and the economic month, from January through April. and political impact on an increasing This year while we are looking towards disparity of wealth. These are among the the future, we will also revisit the past in key trends cited to necessitate a change in order to present the work of two master practice for museums, in order to remain illustrators from the 19th and 20th relevant forums for thought and culture. centuries. Everett Raymond Kinstler is I am participating in future studies a widely admired portrait painter whose with the Association of Art Museum career began in illustration, mentored Directors, American Association of by the Golden Age illustrator James Museums, and the National Arts Strategy Montgomery Flagg. An exhibition of Leadership program, examining the range Kinstler’s work will be presented as the of scenarios that might influence our second in our “Distinguished Illustrator educational role in civil society. Norman Series.” Rockwell Museum is already investing in Coming this summer, we will feature programs and measures that will ensure a major exhibition on the grandfather global connectivity with our collections of American Illustration, Howard Pyle, and programs through the internet, organized by the Delaware Art Museum. mobile, and other interactive experiences. Pyle was one of Norman Rockwell’s great Sharing our artwork through a robust heroes, and the exhibition will reveal his traveling exhibition program ensures strong influence on Rockwell’s narrative, that many more audiences will have painterly skills (including obvious homages the opportunity to enjoy and learn from to pirates and princesses!). Norman Rockwell’s art and American So as we envision and shape the future illustration. Curriculum delivered through of Norman Rockwell Museum, we hope electronic media is already available that you will enjoy, share and support the Stockbridge Community on the Museum’s website, and we are best of American illustration and related Preservation Committee working to translate these programs into art, education and cultural programs we ROBERT LEHMAN applications suitable for mobile, handheld bring you along the way. FOUNDATION, INC. and electronic usage in the classroom. One of my favorite new initiatives at the Museum is our Four Freedoms Forum, which returns this winter to examine some Elayne Bernstein Schwartz of the most pressing issues of our times. and Sol Schwartz Foundation Together with the Museum’s Community Laurie Norton Moffatt Council, we invite leaders from the Director/CEO | store

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store.nrm.org Norman Rockwell500 Museum is a part of NARM, North American 800.742.9450 Reciprocal Museums! Upgrade your membership to the Illustrators’ Roundtable level and enjoy free or reduced admission to over 500 museums across North America. For details or to upgrade: 413.298.4100, ext. 234 [email protected] continued from page 1 freelance illustrator for comics and pulp of the noted cultural figures of their day. author and illustrator Theodor Seuss magazines. Doc Savage, The Shadow, Their friendship continued until Flagg’s Geisel (Dr. Seuss); author Tom Wolfe; Hawkman and Zorro are just some of the death in 1960, a professional relationship seven United States Presidents from pulp figures that he brought to life. Soon, that Kinstler remembers as “my greatest Gerald Ford to George W. Bush; artists Kinstler’s success as an independent artist influence.” Jacob Lawrence and Alexander Calder; made it possible for him to leave his only During the 1950s, the popularity of musicians Tony Bennett and Benny salaried job to freelance full-time. Always television and the increasing reliance Goodman, and actors John Wayne, at the drawing board, he continued to on graphic design and photography Katharine Hepburn, Liv Ulman, and Paul work in comics, inking and penciling started to supplant the use of traditional Newman―just a few of the famous and strips and illustrating for the pulps— illustration, that had dominated print influential people whom he has captured inexpensive fiction magazines that publications. Kinstler continued to work on canvas through the years. remained popular through the 1950s. in the illustration field, but his interest Through almost seven decades in While working full-time, Kinstler in painting and his skill in capturing the arts, Kinstler has kept his skills sharp made the decision to return to school likenesses made it possible for him and his approach fresh by painting from in 1945 to further his skills. At the Art to “back into portraiture,” a natural life. Be it a study of a nude, a Mexican Students League in New York, he progression “since painting people was landscape, or his recent art inspired by studied with American illustrator and always what I enjoyed most.” classic cinema and popular American Impressionist painter Frank Vincent In the 1960s, the artist approached icons, he continues to express his love of DuMond (1865-1961), whose influence Portraits, Inc., a New York-based company the artistic process and his connection on Kinstler is reflected in the oft-repeated connecting portraitists with sitters. This with his subjects and viewers. statement, “I won’t try to teach you to exposure led to multiple commissions, Special Thanks: Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits paint, but to see and observe.” and eventually, portraiture became a is made possible, in part, through the generosity of The Dr. Seuss Fund at the San Diego Foundation, Mr. & Mrs. In 1949, a touchstone year in his life mainstay for Kinstler, who in the mid- Ernest Steiner, Drs. Irma & Andrew Hilton, Mr. & Mrs. Mi- chael Shane Neal, Ms. Helen Powell, Mrs. Thomas Evans, and career, Kinstler moved into his own 1960s, left the field of illustration. Mr. & Mrs. Ray Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Horvitz, and Mr. “real” studio after DuMond helped him Kinstler’s success as a portrait artist Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Additional support has been provided by: Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bennett, Ms. Mary Higgins Clark, Mr. secure a space in the historic National is evident in a cursory glance at his William J. Flynn, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred U. Elser, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Arts Club, where he continues to work illustrious roster of sitters. A Who’s Who Peter Martin, Mr. & Mrs. George Munroe, Mr. Marne Obernauer, Jr., Mr. John Doyle Ong, Mr. & Mrs. Russell today. That same year, he sought out and of American history and culture across the Palmer, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Rosenberg, and Dr. John Silber. befriended one of his artistic idols, James 20th century, his clients have included Montgomery Flagg, who is perhaps best known for his finger-wagging Uncle Sam in I Want You for the U.S. Army, an iconic World War I recruiting poster. Both Kinstler and Flagg studied at the Art Students League under DuMond. Both were gifted illustrators who captured the likenesses programs & events march - june 2o12

for children, teens APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK & families Hold that Pose!

A CELEBRATION OF BOOKS Portraiture for Children The Artful Pop-Up: Workshops and Monday through Friday Readings April 16-20, 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 1 - 4 p.m. What’s in a face? This dynamic workshop series will draw inspiration from the art of the masters, including illustra- Enter the wonderful world of pop-up books tor Norman Rockwell and portraitist Everett Raymond during this special day of exhibition tours, Kinstler, whose works are on view. A variety of media and readings and hands-on workshops that will techniques will be explored! For students 7 and up. Take inspire you to design unique creations to one or take them all! $15, $12 member per day. take home. Free with Museum admission.

AFTER SCHOOL ART WORKSHOP SERIES Moving Pictures: The Art of Anima- tion with Cartoonist/Animator Scott for adults Lincoln Wednesdays, March 14 through April 11 GALLERY TALK SUNDAY NOSH SERIES 3:15 - 5 p.m. Meet Rockwell’s Models American Icons: Character design, storyboard illustration, Fridays, March 2, April 6, May 4, and June Adventures in Illustration and digital animation techniques will be 1 2:30 p.m. explored during this exciting hands-on Find out what it was like to pose for Amer- series about the art of animation from ica’s favorite illustrator from Rockwell’s concept creation to the moving image. own models, who share their personal ex- Students will learn from talented profes- periences. Free with museum admission. sional cartoonist and animator, Scott Lincoln, the creator of Ralf the Destroyer, a COMMUNITY DRAW-IN long-running digital comic strip. For teens ages 11 and up. Materials provided. $65, Sunday Sketchbook: $50 members. Drawing in the Galleries Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 1 - 3 p.m. Refresh your inner artist! These in-gallery drawing experiences with Chief Educator Melinda Georgeson explore the use of the sketchbook as an expressive and analyti- ART FOR PRESCHOOLERS cal tool, inspired by the original artworks Sundays, 11a.m. Kids Create! on view. For teens and adults at all levels March 18, Uncle Sam Wants You! Illustra- of experience. $10, $7 members. Wednesdays tors Mobilize America During The Great War. March 28, April 25, May 30, and June 27 CURATORIAL CONVERSATIONS Sunday, April 22: We Can Do It: Shaping 10:30 a.m. Norman Rockwell: Humorous Tales Popular Opinion During World War II Explore our galleries with Chief Educator and Little Known Facts Melinda Georgeson for Fridays, March 9, April 13, May 11, and June 8 Join Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D., Curator of the an exciting interactive Rockwell Center for American Visual Stud- 2:30 p.m. look at the world of art ies, for a fascinating look at the power of especially for young art Celebrate Norman Rockwell’s unique published art and the seminal images that lovers, ages two to five, brand of humor during this engaging, have guided or influenced world events and their caregivers. Chil- enlightening series exploring the artist’s and public opinion. A delicious continental dren $2, members and adventures in illustration, with Curator of brunch will be served. $20, $15 members, grown-ups free. Education Tom Daly. Free with Museum Museum admission additional. admission, members free. for adults

MASTER CLASS SPRINGTIME WALKING TOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS The Art of Portraiture with Everett Norman Rockwell’s Main Street Four Freedoms Forums: A Series Raymond Kinstler Saturday, May 19, 1 - 3 p.m. of Town Hall Meetings at the Saturday, April 14, 1 - 4 p.m. Follow the path of Norman Rockwell’s life Norman Rockwell Museum Enjoy an afternoon and art in downtown Stockbridge, Massa- Thursdays, 5:30p.m. with master portrait- chusetts, the artist’s home town from 1953 March 29: 21st Century Teens: ist Everett Raymond to 1978. Educators Melinda Georgeson Resources for Challenging Times Kinstler, who will and Tom Daly will explore the sites that in- spired Rockwell’s art during this springtime April 26: Our Town: Can the Local share his experiences and techniques as a stroll along historic New England Main Economy Flourish Despite the National Street. Meet in front of the Stockbridge Downturn? painter of the most notable figures of our Library and Museum. $12, $8 members. Share your day, for the last six thoughts decades. $25, $20 on the most members. compelling issues of our NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM day. This OLLI LECTURE SERIES series of Town Hall conversa- Seeing is Believing: ROCKWELL CENTER FELLOWSHIP LECTURE tions inspired Adventures in Visual Narration Becoming an Artist: John Sloan, by Norman Thursdays, April 19, 26, and May 3, 10 the Ashcan School, and Popular Rockwell’s 10 - 11:30 a.m. Illustration Four Freedoms Today, as in the past, the images of mass Saturday, June 23, 5:30p.m. paintings will culture exert immense influence. Im- Join 2011 explore aspects of our democracy in printed upon us in a steady stream across Rockwell Center a rapidly changing and increasingly several media formats, pictures shape Fellow Michael global world. Noted commentators public opinion, inspire debate, and fuel Lobel for a fasci- will offer observations and inspire aspiration. These interactive sessions will nating look at the community discourse, with a recep- include critical thinking experiences that art of John Sloan, tion to follow. Free. explore the deep and ever-present links whose narrative between imagery and culture, inspiring artworks inspired WEEKEND WORKSHOP consideration of the unique power of the by urban life in Portrait Academy: A National artist as a commentator in his or her time, the early 20th with Museum Curators Stephanie Plun- Portrait Society Weekend century, serve as kett and Joyce K. Schiller, Ph.D. Please Friday, March 30, 1 - 4 p.m. allegories that comment upon art itself. contact OLLI at 413-236-2190 to register. Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dr. Lobel is Associate Professor of Art Hone your artistic FAMILY BIKE TOUR & PICNIC History in Modern and Contemporary Art, Criticism, and Theory at SUNY, Pur- skills with help Stockbridge on Wheels from masters chase. A Reception and refreshments will Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Everett Raymond follow. $10, members free. Kinstler, Dawn Enjoy historic Stockbridge with an Whitelaw, Michael invigorating bike ride that follows Nor- Shane Neal, and man Rockwell’s own daily cycling route. Edward Jonas, who David Staples will share fascinating facts will demonstrate about the town’s history and architecture the art of fine along the way. A delicious picnic lunch at portraiture in a se- Linwood House, the Museum’s Berkshire ries of workshops Cottage, will culminate our ride. Meet in that offer creative the Museum lobby for pre-ride snacks. approaches to Rain date on Saturday, May 19. Adults capturing convinc- $25, Members $20; Children $10. ing likenesses. $45 for Friday only; $159 for both days. Your

Distinguished Illustrator Series Your Own Kinstler Portrait… A rare opportunity to acquire a personally-created, original artwork by master portraitist, Everett Raymond Kinstler. The renowned artist will capture your image, or that of a loved one, with a hand-painted oil portrait. Graciously donated EXHIBITION OPENING EVENT by the artist to benefit Nor- Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits man Rockwell Museum, the chance to sit for this portrait Saturday, March 10, 5 - 7 p.m. Commentary, 5:30 p.m. and own the finished painting will be awarded to the highest Join us for a special evening with Everett Raymond Kinstler, the prominent American bidder following a special on- portraitist who began his career as a comic book artist and illustrator working for the line auction. For more infor- popular publications of his day. The artist’s original illustrations and portraits of noted mation and to place a bid on celebrities—from Katharine Hepburn, Tony Bennett, and Tom Wolfe to artists James this unique custom portrait, Montgomery Flagg, Alexander Calder, and Will Barnet—will be on view in this lively explo- go to nrm.org/auction. ration of his outstanding career in the arts.

COMING UP THIS SUMMER

FESTIVAL DAY TEEN ART WORKSHOP WEEK TEEN ART WORKSHOP WEEK SUMMER ART INTENSIVE FOR Sports! A Norman Rock- Moving Pictures: The Art Illustration Boot Camp: ADULTS well Summer Celebration of Digital Animation with Drawing and Painting Information Coming Saturday, June 23 Cartoonist/Animator from Life With Illustrator Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Scott Lincoln Lynn Pauley July 23 - 27 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This action-packed day of Monday through Friday Monday through Friday Info to come performances, talks, games, July 30 through August 3 August 13 - 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. memorabilia, and golf on our 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Discover the power of direct Museum “putting green” is in- The art of character design, drawing and painting with spired by the love of sport and storyboard illustration, and inspirational illustrator Lynn the art of Norman Rockwell. digital imaging will be ex- Pauley, professor at the Dela- Though not an athlete himself, plored in this exciting explora- ware College of Art, who will Rockwell was commissioned tion of the moving image and encourage teens to develop by Boy’s Life, Country Gentle- the world of computer anima- their artistic skills through the man, The Saturday Evening Post, tion. Dynamic cartoonist and close observation of the world and many others, to produce animator Scott Lincoln is the around them. Development images of athletic pursuits, creator of Ralf the Destroyer, of a college level portfolio will from baseball, basketball and a long-running cartoon strip, also be explored. football to bicycle riding and instructor at the Guy Gilchrist fishing. Cartoon Academy. For teens ages 13 and up. $175, $150 members. Extended day For teens ages 13 and up. $175, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $50 one of Rockwell’s sport $150 members. Extended day per week. Materials provided. images - I can’t seem to from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $50 Please bring lunch. find one. per week. Materials provided. Please bring lunch. Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Pop-Up! Evening Post Covers The Magical World of Movable Books currently on view November 12 through April 22 Take a trip back in time through this comprehensive The history and wonder of pop-up books will be exhibition of original Saturday Evening Post tear brought to life in this special exhibition featuring sheets, featuring every one of Norman Rockwell’s Barbara and Bernard Shapiro’s extensive collection cover illustrations for the publication, created over of movable literature. The exhibition will feature the course of 47 years from 1916 to 1963. published books covering diverse genres, from whimsy and fantasy to the worlds of art, history exhibitions 2o11/2o12 It’s a Dog’s Life: Norman Rockwell Paints and science. Selected book illustrations will also Man’s Best Friend be on view. on view through November 11 Norman Rockwell and the Ghost Learn about Rockwell’s love of dogs through origi- of Dickens nal artworks, photographs, and archival materials. November 19 through March 4 Curious George Saves the Day: This celebration of the 200th anniversary of The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey Charles Dickens’ birth will feature original November 12 through February 5 Rockwell artworks inspired by the literary giant’s contributions, which were among the artist’s America’s favorite monkey, the irrepressible favorite books. Curious George, is always in trouble! In a great turn of fate, he helped his creators get out of 26th Annual Berkshire County life-threatening danger. Nearly 80 original draw- High School Art Show ings for Margret and H. A. Rey’s children’s books and documentation related to their escape from February 5 through March 6 Nazi-occupied Europe will be on view. The exhi- A diverse and inspiring exhibition of original bition is organized by The Jewish Museum, New works by Berkshire County’s talented high school York City, and drawn from the H. A. & Margret art students. Rey Papers, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection, McCain Library and Archives, The read and see more at nrm.org University of Southern Mississippi.

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