RIP Frank Frazetta

[Wolfman66]

Just got the word that Frank Frazetta passed away

[mike c]

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.

[Paul L]

Yes, what to say?! I'm so sorry, & so grateful for his inspirational work.

[Gillman-Fan]

I'm at a complete loss for words . . . his work was the reason I picked up a pen and brush.

[Mike Scott]

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!

[Elisabeth]

God Bless, and may you sleep in peace...
Elisabeth

[typhooforme]

In our lifetime, he was possibly THE most influential fantasy artist.  Recent years were rough.  At peace now--

[Inkfink]

He missed Ellie too much. They're together at last. His legacy will live on.

[Unknown Primate]

          Damn...  Such a huge & iconic part of my life.  Fire & Ice.

[Scatter]

OOOOOOOooooooo noooooooooooooo. 

[Wicked Lester]

Greatest fantasy based artist EV-ER!
He will be missed.

[Ormsby]

He was one of my heroes.  I want to cry right now.

[BlackLagoon]

Unbelievable--

Thank you for such awe inspiring art and imagination--a true legend.

Rest In Peace

[Gasport]

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.

[Illoman]

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