EXTRACTS: The Art of Ron Embleton (illustrators special) © 2018 The Book Palace (144 PAGES in Full edition)

128 featuring heavy horses (Ron’s ability to draw dynamic and characterful horses was in a league of its own) to his roster of recurrent clients. His love of the comic strip and his ability to get to the nub of any story that he wanted to get across found a fresh outlet in a beautiful black and white fishing strip for the Daily Express , under the masthead of Terry and Son. However, the success that Ron achieved not only rewarded him creatively and provided him with a comfortable income, but it also consumed him. The late-nights, omnipresent deadlines and juggling of projects that would have been beyond the capabilities of many of his peers, finally caught up with him at the tragically early age of 57 when, in the February of 1988, he succumbed to a massive heart attack. His legacy is enormous and the joy that he brought to ABOVE: The artist in his studio circa 1975, Note the box of Caran D'Ache watercolour pencils, which Ron was utilising to great effect in many of his illustrations. ABOVE RIGHT: 'The Brewer's Dray' from a series of artworks of heavy horses for Eversheds FACING PAGE RIGHT: 'War Stories' from the 'Street Traders' series. Even the dog appears to be paying attention to the old soldier's story! Text continued from page 99