Angus McBride has passed away

[dario966]

Bogowie ! Dios mio!
Absolutely sad, nothing but very sad news indeed!
I learned about Angus' sudden departure to the Halls of Valhalla while reading some discussion about Osprey books elsewhere this morning.
I have been collecting Osprey books chiefly because of his vivid reconstructions of warriors of the past.
I can say that I cherish and admire his earlier - prior to AD 2000- work, and absolutely appreciate his amazing contribution to the art of military/fantasy illustration.

Also, some of his best work was done for now sadly defunct publisher Montvert Pub.

Pacem aeternam, Angus
Dario

 

[Jeff]

He was truly one of my all time favorite artists His work has truly inspired me over the years. I look back at my book case and I could not tell you how may books I have with his work in them. I would buy books just because they had his work in them, even if it was not a subject that I was in to. When Rick Scollens passed away some years ago I wondered if his friend Keith Durham would find some one to take his place for doing the paintings for The Border Reivers book they were working on together. When I saw that it would be Angus McBride I was quite happy. I will truly miss seeing any new work from him. But we still have his body of work to enjoy. RIP Mr. McBride you will be missed.

 

[eissteban]

black day
its work will have put enormous stones at the building