All Things Crumb Related.
I discovered Robert Crumb’s cartoons in the early 70’s after researching various cartoon collections and other anthologies related to cartoons and cartooning in general. When I first saw Robert’s work, I was intrigued by his attention to detail which was simple yet intricate in that it made his characters that much more appealing to the eye. It wasn’t so much as who drew the work as opposed to how they were illustrated. My first actual impression of his work lead me to believe it was created back in the 30’s or 40’s but that’s a testament to his Bactual style and technique.
I rarely try to dissect an artist’s work but his cartoons are so unique and distinctive and recognizable that I quickly began to read all of his comic strips and collections. In the world of underground cartoonists, he is truly revered. Those of us who are true aficionados can attest that he’s a master craftsman and it’s obvious he loves to draw and enjoys the actual creative process. Those of us who are creative can see this in Robert’s work. The cross hatching, the perspective and so on.