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Published: 2003-05-16 07:04:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 6215; Favourites: 47; Downloads: 907
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Here's a beautiful Tarzan illustration by the Late Doug Wildey of Jonny Quest fame...I just had to share it with everyone....he was a good friend and I still miss him to this day...excellent study in wash and lighting.Related content
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I never met Doug Wildey, but exchanged some letters with him when he was producing and designing "Jana of the Jungle" and "Godzilla" at Hanna-Barbera. I understand he had a rep for being one tough SOB to work for or with, sort of a crusty, old-school newspaperman type; but he was unfailingly gracious and generous in answering my questions, often including copies of artwork from his shows. His story sense, his idea of what made a good adventure script, was every bit as important as his drawing talent. There was just no one like him, then or now.
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I met Doug back in 1986 or so at the Dallas Fantasy Fair and we became good friends until his passing in 1993. He surprised me one show with a portrait he had done of me. Its one of the most treasured pieces of art I own. Doug and his wife were the sweetest people on Earth.
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Would like to ask your permission to share your image of Wildey's Tarzan sketch in a couple Facebook groups and with a friend who is a big Tarzan fan. Β Will not share without your OK. Β Please advise; thanks.
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Thanks again and best regards.
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I've long admired Wildey's Gold Key Tarzan issues. Does anyone know how he came to work on that title...and why he put so much work into a book that paid so little! I was so impressed by the evident effort he put into those issues. I'm guessing it was a labor of love.
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Wow, thats just awesome! Great picture, feels very realistic!
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wow dude thats pretty cool!
Very nice detail... if I could do it I would b happy!
Nice work...
Cheers!
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