I remember this show well when I was a young kid in the 1950s and his ability to create pictures on a blank sheet of paper inspired me to try and learn to draw.
When I was a kid, about 9 years old, I got a Jon Gnagy drawing kit for Xmas. This would have been around 1971 when Gnagy was no longer on TV, but I guess they were still selling stuff with his name on it. I didn't even know who he was, except they had his picture on the box in a TV screen, so I guessed he must have done art on TV, but until I saw this, I had never actually seen any part of any of his shows.
Thank you to Exprex for submitting these. A real joy. I spoke (through email) with his daughter not long ago and she is thrilled that so many are discovering her father's contribution to art instruction.
Oh, this is so awesome ... Like stepping back in time. It's been FIFTY years since I've seen this and I must emphasize how grateful I am for Exprex providing this rare, high-quality footage to us. Yes, I now can clearly remember Jon Gnagy's distinctive show opening. Thank you, Exprex ... Thank you!
I remember this show well when I was a young kid in the 1950s and his ability to create pictures on a blank sheet of paper inspired me to try and learn to draw.
ALANRLEAKE 2 months ago
i used to watch his programs on tv when i was a kid.
it has still stuck with me, since i still love to draw ans sketch in my spare time.
beloved atr techer jon gnagy, R.I.P.
hope i can see you at the Gates, so you can show me around, and more lessons sitting at your feet in "How To Draw"
SwoopScramo 1 year ago
When I was a kid, about 9 years old, I got a Jon Gnagy drawing kit for Xmas. This would have been around 1971 when Gnagy was no longer on TV, but I guess they were still selling stuff with his name on it. I didn't even know who he was, except they had his picture on the box in a TV screen, so I guessed he must have done art on TV, but until I saw this, I had never actually seen any part of any of his shows.
RRaquello 1 year ago
We'll be right back...
SSJIndy 2 years ago
I watched this as a kid, now he looks like a cool version of Sandy Becker !
1952kid 2 years ago
Thank you to Exprex for submitting these. A real joy. I spoke (through email) with his daughter not long ago and she is thrilled that so many are discovering her father's contribution to art instruction.
MickeyT54 3 years ago 2
I would think it would have something to do with a sponsor and upcoming commercial.
MickeyT54 4 years ago
Oh, this is so awesome ... Like stepping back in time. It's been FIFTY years since I've seen this and I must emphasize how grateful I am for Exprex providing this rare, high-quality footage to us. Yes, I now can clearly remember Jon Gnagy's distinctive show opening. Thank you, Exprex ... Thank you!
tonyny77 4 years ago