Peter Wells (cartoonist)

Peter Wells (January 8, 1912 – November 8, 1995) was an American cartoonist and children's book author and illustrator.

In the 1930s, he was employed by King Features Syndicate, providing cartoons for the Katzenjammer Kids series as well as other publications.

[3] Other books by him include Dolly Madison's Surprise and The Pirate's Apprentice.

Beginning in the 1950s, Wells joined the faculty of the Famous Artist School, heading up the cartoon division along with "Bud" (Forrest Cowles) Sagendorf.

[4] Wells’ cartoons for the Famous Artist School now reside in the collection of the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Peter Wells working for the Famous Artist School, c. 1950's
A lesson in cartooning for the Famous Artist School, c. 1960's