Legacy Matters

Your Paintings Changed My Life

Today an accomplished graphic designer,  Michael Beirut pens a lyrical tribute to Alton Tobey, an American artist I had never heard of in the Design Observer.  As an eight year old Michael thought Tobey was The Best Artist in the World.    The young Michael poured over Tobey's  illustrations for the Golden Book History of the United States , books that Michael's mother bought at a special promotion at the grocery store.  No matter how sophisticated his tastes became, Michael never lost his admiration for Tobey and was fortunate to be able to tell him in person, "Your paintings changed my life."

Thanks and tip of the hat to Virginia Postrel who understands the Substance of Style.