Harry Ekman
A Chicago artist, Harry Ekman
worked side by side with fellow Sundblom shop veteran Gil
Elvgren, developing a lush style in oils uncannily like
that of his mentor. His girls have the same fresh,
wholesome glow as Elvgren's, and are seen in such typical Elvgren situations as bicycling, wading, and walking
the dog.
Assisting his colleague in the 1960s, Ekman may even have "ghosted" certain
Elvgren signed paintings. His own work appeared under
both the Brown & Bigelow imprint and Shaw-Barton.
Like Elvgren, Ekman specialised in calendars but also worked in advertising. |