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A look at the FRAZETTA: PAINTING WITH FIRE Documentary!

Nice man-tits, Harry by jackrabbit	Apr 18th, 2003 12:58:17 AM
Dem are some sweet melons
As if I wouldn't see this by loki965	Apr 18th, 2003 04:46:08 AM
Need I repeat myself?
Ahem by loki965	Apr 18th, 2003 04:48:55 AM
Hell, I only started reading Conan because of the badass Frazetta covers. Thanks Frank.
This rewiewer responds to Zeekade by scortch	Apr 18th, 2003 08:14:53 AM
Yes, indeed I have heard of all the amazing talents that you mention and have a great love for all of them. I will certainly say that, as far a comic books go, Eisner's work FAR supercedes Frazetta's. However, to limit the classification of illustration to simply pen and ink work is not only wrong, but negates a lineage of great work from earler artists such as Wyeth, Parrish, Dulac and others who chose paint as their main medium of choice. Beyond that, I will certainly defend my choice of words. Frazetta's work reached people in a manner that no other illustator (again, yes, his paintings are that). He completely changed the way people look at fantasy art, influenced so many, and gained a peer respect AND a respect from the "legit" art world that is unequalled by any other commercial artist of his era. Yes, the greatest illustrator of the second half of the 20th century.
Frazetta is GOD by Jon Zuckerman	Apr 18th, 2003 08:39:18 AM
I visited his museum in PA again last summer. Hes IMHO the one of the greatest of all time. Cant wait to see this.
Frazetta Museum... by Frank Black	Apr 18th, 2003 08:47:34 AM
Last Summer my wife and I drove to the Frazetta Museum on their Estate. It is a MUST for all Frazetta fans, and though a small museum, worth the travel. (We'll be going back this Summer.)There is nothing like seeing his work in person. We didn't get to meet Frank, but we did have a wonderful conversation with Ellie, his wife. She is an incredible woman. We left with prints of Frank's John Carter, Warlord of Mars paintings, which now hang framed in our living room, and another one that hangs over the bed. Frank Frazetta changed the course of my childhood, even when I didn't know who was behind those incredible images. I can't wait to see this documentary, as I am sure it will be a wonderful addition to the very complete Frazetta books put out by Arnie Fenner at UnderWood Books.
Greatest illustrator title by BranMakMorn	Apr 18th, 2003 09:47:27 AM
Many of Frazetta's most popular painted works were also created for illustration. You must remember that during the height of his cover illustrations for fantasy paperbacks, Frazetta was selling books merely for their cover art. All those Conan book cover illustrations were painted. You mentioned some excellent artists, but as far as illustration and not sequential storytelling goes- Frazetta wins hands down on this. Wrightson was a huge fan of Frazetta, and Schoonover was in the early part of the century. The only artist mentioned that had mass appeal would have been Kirby and even his work did not cross over to the masses as Frazetta's images. You saw Frazetta imitations on vans, motorcycles, other book covers, albums, tattoos etc. Less for the character depicted but more for the sheer artistry. His designs influenced live films and animation before Marvel characters who Kirby co - created made it to the level they have now in this century.
Announce the DVD release, Harry, PLEASE by Trav McGee	Apr 18th, 2003 10:14:23 AM
Oh holy hell yes, I'll be getting this Day One.
Ditto on the Frank Frazetta Museum by Shepdog	Apr 18th, 2003 11:54:55 AM
Absolutely worth the trip to East Stroudsburg, PA. Ellie Frazetta changes the exhibit every Spring. In many ways, for an illustrator who grew up and was inspired by Frazetta's work, entering the gallery was like walking into a cathedral. He is without peer in the genre; Bisley, Jones, Vajello, Freas, etc., all pale in comparison.
Frazetta isn't just a God in "Comic Art", but of Art, period. by Smugbug	Apr 18th, 2003 12:35:34 PM
As what was mentioned, repeatedly in the documentary, Frazetta transcends fantasy and comic book art. What I love most about his work (collecting his books since I was 11-years old; 26-years ago), is that it has encouraged me to find my own "style" to be the best artist I can be. I refuse to be another Jusko, Jones, Vallejo, or any other artist that has chosen to be a "Frazetta whanabe". Like Frazetta I wanna choose my own road. Gawd, I love his work. Gawd he's an incredible artist.
Not My Cup O'Joe........ by TheEwokThatDied	Apr 18th, 2003 03:19:21 PM
Frank's art has never really done much for me.....but I want to make it clear that I really do recognize his skill, talent and individual style. Much like Kid Rock, not my taste, but the Mo-Fo's got talent coming out his ass...... Always found Franks work a bit to muted and 'dark' as in 'dim' not the delightful moody that fanboys seem to crave. In GENERAL I'll take the work of the bothers Hilderbrant, but thats just me. It is nice for someone who's main topic has been medievial - fantasy work to get this level of respect. Good for him..... Yub Yub
The only illustrator you can jerk off to. by Cabron	Apr 18th, 2003 04:27:42 PM
I busted more nuts to Frazetta art than to Crumb's Comix.
Praise him! Praise him with great praise! by morGoth	Apr 18th, 2003 06:54:24 PM
Lordy but I've loved his stuff ever since his John Carter of Mars paperback covers fell under the gaze of these Sooty Peepers. Deja Thoris...uhhh-ooohhh. Think I'll wait for the DVD though. Cool! Frazetta also did a really great looking Gollum (from The Hobbit) paddling up to Bilbo in his little boat. We wants our precious DVD now!
Alex Ross is better by Sinestro	Apr 18th, 2003 06:56:19 PM
I would buy a DVD documentary of Alex Ross. His impact in the comics world in momentous.
thanks, HARRY by frank cotton	Apr 20th, 2003 01:12:58 PM
i'll be looking for this.
DEJAH INDEED by TomVee	Apr 20th, 2003 06:51:49 PM
Those covers for the Ballantine reissues of the JOHN CARTER series in the early 60s were indeed the shiznit. Especially the Dejah Thoris cover. No beanpoles for Frazetta. His women had ample boobs and nice round bellies and asses.
Frazetta Art by beezul	Apr 22nd, 2003 08:48:03 PM
Frank Frazetta influenced a slew of illustrators in the comic field,then changed the medium of paperback book covers forever.Without his rendition of "Conan" Robert E.Howard would be lost in obscurity,and an entire genre of writers would be adrift at sea. The pure power behind his painting is awe inspiring.Name one fantasy artist living who is not influenced in some way by this great American treasure. In some ways Frazetta's work has inspired certain filmakers of today(now considered geniuses).They themselves offer his influence as proof of his greatness.LONG LIVE FRAZETTA!
Totally freaking awesome by PervOmatic	May 4th, 2007 02:52:28 AM
I doubt anyone will read this, but I'm watching this right now and it totally rocks. I don't know if it's just the pot talking here, but this is probably the best documentary about comics/scifi/fantasy type subject matter that I've ever seen. They get a ton of great people to talk about a true master in the field and it is all done quite well with tons of artwork. Great stuff!!!!

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