Behind the Cover: Morgan Kane
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reviews_and_ramblingsMorgan graduated from the Cleveland Art Institute in June of 1942. During World War II, he served in General "Hap" Arnold's Air Room in Washington D.C. He was then assigned to the Office of Flying Safety where he illustrated flying manuals and safety posters.
After the war, Morgan moved to Chicago where he worked with well-known illustrators, including Hadden Sundblum and Harry Anderson. During that time he painted many commercial pieces for companies such as Coca Cola and City Service, etc.
In 1951, wanting to be near the magazine and publishing industry, he, his wife Kay Haefele Kane, (his art school sweetheart), and their son and daughter moved to Connecticut. There he illustrated stories for the following publications: Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, American Magazine, Esquire Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, McCall’s Magazine, American Weekly, Sports Afield
He also illustrated for Fleetway Publishing and Odham’s Press in London. Morgan's work has been included in the "Saturday Evening Post", "Ladies Home Journal" and "McCall’s" traveling exhibits. Second reproduction rights to his illustrations have been sold worldwide.
In 1963 Morgan opened a photo studio, and for the next eleven years created many photo advertisements and hundreds of book covers. Among his credits was the well publicized movie poster for the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only".
Returning to illustration, he painted covers for hundreds of book covers and many movie posters for Paramount Pictures, Disney Productions, United Artists, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and Orion Pictures. Morgan has been included in all three of Walt Reed's books entitled "The Illustrator in America."
Easily bored with painting similar subjects and using similar styles, he believes that, "It's like eating the same meal at the same restaurant every day."
As a hobby, Morgan studied hypnosis and became president of the New York chapter of the National Federation of Hypnotists. For many years he has also enjoyed practicing prestidigitation. After losing his wife to cancer, he found a great escape in figure skating. Morgan continues to paint a variety of subjects in a variety of styles, ranging from contemporary to traditional to nudes.
http://www.morgankaneart.com/
After the war, Morgan moved to Chicago where he worked with well-known illustrators, including Hadden Sundblum and Harry Anderson. During that time he painted many commercial pieces for companies such as Coca Cola and City Service, etc.
In 1951, wanting to be near the magazine and publishing industry, he, his wife Kay Haefele Kane, (his art school sweetheart), and their son and daughter moved to Connecticut. There he illustrated stories for the following publications: Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, American Magazine, Esquire Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, McCall’s Magazine, American Weekly, Sports Afield
He also illustrated for Fleetway Publishing and Odham’s Press in London. Morgan's work has been included in the "Saturday Evening Post", "Ladies Home Journal" and "McCall’s" traveling exhibits. Second reproduction rights to his illustrations have been sold worldwide.
In 1963 Morgan opened a photo studio, and for the next eleven years created many photo advertisements and hundreds of book covers. Among his credits was the well publicized movie poster for the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only".
Returning to illustration, he painted covers for hundreds of book covers and many movie posters for Paramount Pictures, Disney Productions, United Artists, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and Orion Pictures. Morgan has been included in all three of Walt Reed's books entitled "The Illustrator in America."
Easily bored with painting similar subjects and using similar styles, he believes that, "It's like eating the same meal at the same restaurant every day."
As a hobby, Morgan studied hypnosis and became president of the New York chapter of the National Federation of Hypnotists. For many years he has also enjoyed practicing prestidigitation. After losing his wife to cancer, he found a great escape in figure skating. Morgan continues to paint a variety of subjects in a variety of styles, ranging from contemporary to traditional to nudes.
http://www.morgankaneart.com/
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Date: 2009-12-08 03:30 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-12-08 04:53 pm (UTC)The world is crazy with holidays rush plus all the pre-holiday parties and kids' birthdays... it so stressful! :(
Sitting down with a good book seems like the only thing to do right now to keep sane. Thanks again for your recommendation!
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Date: 2009-12-08 05:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-08 07:12 pm (UTC)I love historical romance and historical adventures and historical suspense ... I will read pretty much anything if it's set around 14-15-16th century :D
I am not so sure about westerns... but now that you mentioned it, the name actually rings the bell.
Thank you again!
**off to Amazon**
Tamara
*Missed "5" - sorry :)
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Date: 2009-12-08 07:48 pm (UTC)