Just got the word that Frank Frazetta passed away :'(
God, what do you even say?
A legend, and a pioneer.
It is just not possible to overstate his importance and influence.
Thank you for everything.
Rest now.
Yes, what to say?! I'm so sorry, & so grateful for his inspirational work.
I'm at a complete loss for words . . . his work was the reason I picked up a pen and brush.
I don't think there was a bigger name in the industry, or a bigger talent! I don't even know who you'd compare him with? You compare everybody else with Frazetta!
R.I.P., Frank!
God Bless, and may you sleep in peace...
Elisabeth
In our lifetime, he was possibly THE most influential fantasy artist. Recent years were rough. At peace now--
(http://i41.tinypic.com/28uhfz8.jpg)
He missed Ellie too much. They're together at last. His legacy will live on.
Damn... Such a huge & iconic part of my life. Fire & Ice.
OOOOOOOooooooo noooooooooooooo. :'(
Greatest fantasy based artist EV-ER!
He will be missed.
He was one of my heroes. I want to cry right now.
Unbelievable--
Thank you for such awe inspiring art and imagination--a true legend.
Rest In Peace
Frank is gone and with him he took a little piece of all of us who grew up admiring his unbelievable ability. There are no words ...His work will inspire generations to come. I pray he and Ellie are reunited and truly happy once again.
I can't express how much this upsets me. His work has meant a ton to me for almost 40 years!! Ever since I saw that cover of the Lancer Conan of Cimmeria as a ten year old boy. I couldn't wrap my brain around the fact that the cover was a painting!! My older brother was collecting Edgar Rice Burroughs paperbacks, so I had an endless supply of Frazettas to drool over. When I got to college some of the "professors" made derisive comments about his work being "illustration" as opposed to fine art. "Bullcrap" I would tell them. If fine art sells itself how do you explain that each of his posters had sold a million copies? That shut them up.
I learned more about the use of color by studying Frank's work than what I was learning in college. No joke! He was indeed a "master" and now I pray his soul is at rest. His work will continue to inspire, as all great art does.
Mike
All I can say is that I agree with everybody else's comments. An incredible talent - a master.
He's with his soul-mate Ellie now - may they rest in eternal peace together.
So sad, such a great talent gone. But he has left behind a fantastic legacy -and he will not be forgotten.
A fine painter, whose work was such an exercises in color, mood lighting and storytelling. Just think how often with Creepy and Eerie you remember the covers so much more than the stories within. Few in the field he did, did more to send you imagination reeling into such dark realms of adventure and the supernatural. And he sure sold a lot of magazines, books and even music albums. I would agree with everyone who notes how many do not really understand how far reaching his influence was.
Good rest, brother Frazetta.
Just found out, and filled with a deep sadness. I was first exposed to Frazetta's work through the covers and stories from Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella, and later through the Conan and Burroughs covers. From there I searched for posters and art books centered on his paintings. No other artist has ever effected my imagination as much, and at least to me he was the greatest artist of our or any age. To think there will never be any more increadible paintings to come from Frazetta's hand is not only tragic, but almost unbearable. No other artist has had as much effect on my childhood years. I hope where ever he is, he's found increadible happiness. He deserves no less for all the happiness he's brought to others. Rest in blissful peace Frank Frazetta. Where ever you are now, thank you.
Quote from: thelatewinslowleach on May 10, 2010, 11:26:36 PM
A fine painter, whose work was such an exercises in color, mood lighting and storytelling. Just think how often with Creepy and Eerie you remember the covers so much more than the stories within. Few in the field he did, did more to send you imagination reeling into such dark realms of adventure and the supernatural. And he sure sold a lot of magazines, books and even music albums. I would agree with everyone who notes how many do not really understand how far reaching his influence was.
Good rest, brother Frazetta.
That yellow font is almost unreadable.........are you using a dark theme??
Quote from: Scatter on May 11, 2010, 01:19:19 AM
That yellow font is almost unreadable....
Whenever I run into a problem like that (like red text on a black bg), I just highlight the text.
Frank came back from Florida to resolve the issue regarding his son. Charges were dropped and a Federal court mediator (since Bill sued Frank Jr. for copyright violations) ruled that all four children had an equal share in the estate.
Frank Sr. went back to Florida. On the 9th of May he suffered a stroke. He died on the 10th in hospital in Florida.
I had the honor of meeting Frank and Ellie at a private party for Kevin Clement's 50th birthday (they threw it for him). They were both kind and wonderful people. Ellie bonded with my Bride and I got to sing on stage with Frank. They had a kariokie (I do not know how to spell that word) machine and Frank liked to sing 1960s hits.
He was a gentleman and a genius!
Neat story, Jscareshock. In the late 70s I was big into puzzle building and of all the puzzles I built, there are five of them that I kept (and glued together for display) - all featuring fantasy art by Frank. RIP indeed.
Heard about this earlier today. A great talent is now gone. I will remember him from his Creepy magazine covers and the Vampirella covers he did. R.I.P Frank Frezetta
Quote from: Scatter on May 11, 2010, 01:19:19 AM
That yellow font is almost unreadable.........are you using a dark theme??
My background is black. The yellow reads better on it than even the white does.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 11, 2010, 09:23:45 AM
Whenever I run into a problem like that (like red text on a black bg), I just highlight the text.
Thanks Mike!
Quote from: thelatewinslowleach on May 11, 2010, 11:11:25 PM
My background is black. The yellow reads better on it than even the white does.
Never let it be said that I dissuaded anyone from posting using Steeler colors.
A sad loss of a talented artist.
(http://usera.imagecave.com/bowly2003/newpics/FrazettaDeathDealer.jpg)
Now I am sad. :( R.I.P., Frank Frazetta
Remember seeing some of his work in the old "Creepy" magazines of the 60s.....he was certainly a pioneer in so many ways....
Bizarro Jeff