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I've long been a fan of Marvin Friedman's work, from his black & white and color illustration work, to his autobiographical text-image pieces. Marvin has worked for all of the major publications during his career, including Playboy, Boy's Life, Ladies Home Journal, Gourmet, American Heritage, and many more. His illustration work also includes illustrated books and work for television studios. Marvin's monthly work for Gourmet lasted for nearly nine years, and featured some incredible drawing, with wonderfully expressive line work and beautiful perspective. The spatial edge that Marvin brings to his work is reminiscent of Bonnard's use of space. Elements appear to be perfectly correct, but with slightly tipped spaces. This helps maintain the liveliness found in his work. In the last number of years, Marvin has been doing writing and illustration work for Hadassah magazine, including this piece from 2005. For an excellent piece about Marvin's illustration work from the 1960s, check out Today's Inspiration, an excellent illustration blog written by Leif Peng.
Marvin's more personal work of these later years has dealt with autobiography, Holocaust survivors and cancer patients. The work is equal parts powerful writing and drawing. While Marvin's drawing hand doesn't always do what he wants these days, his writing hand remains strong.
Marvin's line is as honest as his content; pure and unadorned. His artwork -- even pieces decades old -- maintains a freshness like it's just off the drawing board or easel. His process is vital to the work, and that process comes across in the finished pieces. Marvin Friedman has been given short shrift in the history of the illustration field, but he's at the very top of the field in my book. I'm honored to know Marvin and his wife Sonny, and am bowled over by their continued generosity. Marvin passed away on May 13, 2012. Rest easy, old friend. You will be missed, but will live on through your wonderful spirit and art.
There are 10 Pieces of Art In This Gallery.
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Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 158 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 8/20/2008 |
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Dining Guide Watercolor Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
158 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (Layouts) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS -- No Way -- Don't Even Ask |
| Views | 539 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 8/7/2007 |
About the Owner
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - 1971 Boys' Life Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Layouts)
539 Views, 1 Comment
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (Painter) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 173 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Good Housekeeping Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
173 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (Painter) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 254 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Ladies Home Journal Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
254 Views, 1 Comment
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (Painter) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Interior Page |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 477 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Sherlock Holmes Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
477 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 415 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #1
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
415 Views, 1 Comment
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 252 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #2
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
252 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Mixed Media |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 233 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Boy's Life Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
233 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 390 |
| Comments: | 0 |
| Added to Site: | 3/22/2008 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - American Heritage Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
390 Views
Art Details
| Artist: | Marvin Friedman (All) |
| Media Type: | Pen and Ink |
| Art Type: | Other |
| For Sale Status: | NFS |
| Views | 254 |
| Comments: | 1 |
| Added to Site: | 8/4/2006 |
About the Owner
| Rob Stolzer
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| Member Since: | September 2004 |
Marvin Friedman - Ridley Park
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
254 Views, 1 Comment
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