It's so very sad to see the "Great Ones" pass on.
Posted by Steve Luck (Member # 5292) on :
I think every artist that has picked up an air brush has copied one of his paintings. I had to paint the one of the viking that was on the Molly Hatchett album cover. Holding that big bloody axe heading straight for you was very popular. I painted it on a sweatshirt for my nephew who is a Minnesota Vikings fan. I was a big hit.
Frank was an awsome artist and will be remembered for his amazing talent and the many famous illustrations he has left us with.
Sign-cerely, Steve
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
Yes an amazing artist I copied some of his work when I was a teen. He was a master of his craft. Neil, I haven't seen his work in so long I had forgotten about him I'm so glad you shared this. I will review his work and get re inspired.
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
I, like many others found Frazetta's work new, refreshingly in your face, pointed and always w/a flourish, and like many, I'll miss him even though my only experience w/him was getting sued over copyright infringement, he won, I paid over $15,000 to get the right to say I shook his hand...to this day I still believe it was more the lawyers than Frank...he was truly impressed w/job we duplicated (Maid in the Garden)...to comply w/court order we made seven major changes in artwork we did, paid him and it was over...
Go in peace Mr. Frazetta, you've made a great contribution to the world of art, your fans will miss you...R.I.P.
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Utterly unique & inspiring eye-candy for many generations...RIP Frank.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
A long time comic fan, I first saw Frazetta's work during high school. It had a lasting inspirational impact on my own style to this day. His use of light and shadow set him apart from his peers of the time. His unique style could truly capture a moment within a story.
My favorite piece by Frazetta...
Rapid
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
The first books on fantasy art that i ever purchased were by Frazetta. Yes, he certainly was a true inspiration. Like many airbrush artists the Viking was also one of my earliest paintings when i was still in high school. Should get out the airbrush and do it again, just for old time sake.
may he rest in peace...
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Yes I airbrushed that Molly Hatchet Cover on a Van in the late 70's, He will never be duplicated.
Magoo that was interesting, I wonder if he could have sued an 18 year old small time Airbrush Artist for doing his work on Vans? I bet he could have.
Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
Wasn't he a traditional oil painter and not an airbrush artist?
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
David I believe you are correct. He painted in both oils and watercolor that I know of. He was a reference to study at the Academy of Art when I was there. Geez I guess that was awhile ago.
