Robert George Harris

Bob Harris was an immense talent, but more than that, he was a generous and wonderful person.

As a fledging illustrator I began corresponding with Bob. He was encouraging and insightful, and never too busy to talk shop or reminisce about the early days of his career of "blood and thunder" cover illustrations for the grand old pulp magazines.

When Bob's friend, studio companion and fellow artist Tom Lovell died in an auto accident in 1997, Bob graciously wrote a touching memorial...