frank frazetta

American, 1928- 2010. Frank Frazetta was a well-known science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture artist famous for his illustrations on paperback book covers, posters, paintings, LP record album covers, and comic books. The artist did his illustrations in pencil, watercolor, oil, and ink. Frank Frazetta's artworks were known for portraying hyper-sexualized depictions of people and stark portrayal of animals in unusual settings. They often featured stylized realism and a high contrast. Frank Frazetta was known as the 'Godfather' of fantasy art. He was among the most notable 20th-century illustrators. Frazetta was celebrated for his extensive contributions to the comic book world.

Frank Frazetta was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 9, 1928. At the age of two, Frazetta would draw mesmerizing things. The artist started attending the Brooklyn Academy of Fine Arts at the age of eight. At the age of 16, in 1944, the artist began working at Bernard Baily's studio. At the comic artist's studio, Frazetta would do pencil clean-ups for comic books. Frank Frazetta's first comic book inking was for Snowman, an eight-page book. Throughout his career, Frazetta drew for comic books. He drew themes like fantasy, Western, historical drama, and mystery. Frank Frazetta enjoyed a prominent and prosperous career. He was enlisted in 1995 into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame and in 1999 in the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. The artist also received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. The artist was also the subject of Painting with Fire, a 2003 documentary. The artist died on May 10, 2010, in Fort Myers, Florida. Today, Frank Frazetta's artwork is on display at museums and available for sale with leading auction galleries. Collectors can find Frank Frazetta's artwork for sale at multiple online auctions.

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