Bob Wakelin passed away :(
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Bob Wakelin passed away :(
Mark R. Jones reported on Twitter some minutes ago that the great Bob Wakelin passed away last night.
He was the artist behind many iconic Spectrum games' artwork.
Rest in peace.
He was the artist behind many iconic Spectrum games' artwork.
Rest in peace.
Re: Bob Wakelin passed away :(
What a pity, first Azpiri and now Wakelin, the 2 biggest artists in the 8 bit era
Re: Bob Wakelin passed away :(
Very sad news. Condolences to those close to him.
He really was the iconic Spectrum artist. I doubt anyone is better placed to talk about his enormous contribution than the man himself:
https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin
http://www.retrogamesmaster.co.uk/bob-wakelin/
https://motherboard.vice.com/amp/en_us/ ... of-the-80s
He really was the iconic Spectrum artist. I doubt anyone is better placed to talk about his enormous contribution than the man himself:
https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin
http://www.retrogamesmaster.co.uk/bob-wakelin/
https://motherboard.vice.com/amp/en_us/ ... of-the-80s
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Terrible news, he was so talented, a real master
Rest in peace, Bob.
For more info please check Mark Jones Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MarkRJones1970
Rest in peace, Bob.
For more info please check Mark Jones Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MarkRJones1970
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RIP.
Some of my favourite inlays are Bob's work, if push came to shove I'd pick Operation Wolf. Even though it's close to photorealism they really have something that stands out, must be the airbrushing.
Some of my favourite inlays are Bob's work, if push came to shove I'd pick Operation Wolf. Even though it's close to photorealism they really have something that stands out, must be the airbrushing.
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Re: Bob Wakelin passed away :(
Very sad news - never got to meet the guy in person but everyone who did spoke very highly of him. His artwork speaks for itself...
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Bob didn't like doing cartoony covers, although I have to say his cartoon work was my favourite. Loved Mikie, New Zealand Story and Rainbow Islands!
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Great artist.
It's sad to see him go at this early age.
It's sad to see him go at this early age.
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Really sad news, he and Alfonso Azpiri were my favorite cover artists. Rest in peace Bob.
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Ah that is a shame, he was no age either that is shocking.
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this is a good page,
it has his comments on each picture
https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin
it has his comments on each picture
https://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Bob_Wakelin