Ballantyne Joyce Elaine Brand. (1918 Norfolk, Nebraska-2006 Ocala, Florida) . Also known as Joyce Elaine Brand. Described early in her career as a bright young star in illustration art, Joyce... Read full biography
Ballantyne Joyce Elaine Brand. (1918 Norfolk, Nebraska-2006 Ocala, Florida) . Also known as Joyce Elaine Brand. Described early in her career as a bright young star in illustration art, Joyce Ballantyne gained national fame for diverse subjects ranging from pin-up Calendar Girl images to wholesome... Read full biography
Ballantyne Joyce Elaine Brand. (1918 Norfolk, Nebraska-2006 Ocala, Florida) . Also known as Joyce Elaine Brand. Described early in her career as a bright young star in illustration art, Joyce Ballantyne gained national fame for diverse subjects ranging from pin-up Calendar Girl images to wholesome Ovaltine ads. She was showcased for the quality of her work and for pioneering pin-up art, which as an art form had been dominated by male illustrators. Of her approach to this subject, she said: “The... Read full biography
Ballantyne Joyce Elaine Brand. (1918 Norfolk, Nebraska-2006 Ocala, Florida) . Also known as Joyce Elaine Brand. Described early in her career as a bright young star in illustration art, Joyce Ballantyne gained national fame for diverse subjects ranging from pin-up Calendar Girl images to wholesome Ovaltine ads. She was showcased for the quality of her work and for pioneering pin-up art, which as an art form had been dominated by male illustrators. Of her approach to this subject, she said: “The trick is to make a pinup flirtatious. But you don’t go dirty. You want the girl to look a little like your sister.” (Associated Press) But her best-known work and one described as one of the most famous advertising images ever, was her Coppertone... Read full biography
Ballantyne Joyce Elaine Brand. (1918 Norfolk, Nebraska-2006 Ocala, Florida) . Also known as Joyce Elaine Brand. Described early in her career as a bright young star in illustration art, Joyce Ballantyne gained national fame for diverse subjects ranging from pin-up Calendar Girl images to wholesome Ovaltine ads. She was showcased for the quality of her work and for pioneering pin-up art, which as an art form had been dominated by male illustrators. Of her approach to this subject, she said: “The trick is to make a pinup flirtatious. But you don’t go dirty. You want the girl to look a little like your sister.” (Associated Press) But her best-known work and one described as one of the most famous advertising images ever, was her Coppertone Suntan iconic pig-tailed girl whose bathing suit bottom, threatened by sunburn, is being tugged by a playful black puppy. For the i... Read full biography
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Books & Publications (5)
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Norfolk Nebraska: The First 150 Years
2015
Schmeckpeper, Sheryl
236 pages (color)
Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators: More Stories about Real Florida (Florida History and Culture)
2008
Klinkenberg, Jeff
208 pages (color)
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
AskART.com Inc. - Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
479 pages
Gil Elvgren & Friends: 36 Collectible Pin-up Cards