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DescriptionFrank' caricature work is often under appreciated, mostly because his fantasy inks and paintings are so strong. It's the sign of a great artist to be able to capture the essence of a person via caricature. Frank's Ringo portrait for MAD got him strong recognition from Hollywood which led to great things for Frank. This self portrait is nuanced and subtle - it belonged in the Al Williamson collection until Doc Dave picked it up. It has the hint of added color and it's really special.Social/Sharing |
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Jonathan Mueller 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/28/2020
This is indeed really special! Congrats, and thanks for sharing!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 5/28/2020
Lucky for us Frank chose art over baseball.
Awesome piece!
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/29/2020
I'm in the minority, but I prefer Frazetta's cartoonier work to his fantasty work. I worked on the funny animal book that Kitchen Sink Press put out and the work was pretty durn wonderful, as is this drawing. Such a great lively line he had.
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
2 - Posted on 5/29/2020
Rob Stolzer wrote:
I'm in the minority, but I prefer Frazetta's cartoonier work to his fantasty work. I worked on the funny animal book that Kitchen Sink Press put out and the work was pretty durn wonderful, as is this drawing. Such a great lively line he had.
I agree Rob, his humorous ink line was light and lively and full of joy and life! I think this piece is sublime!
Phil H
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 5/29/2020
What the man could do with just a few brushstrokes is indescribable. Amazing. Thanks for sharing!
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/29/2020
This is an amazing drawing! I was glad to see it in person when Dave held his auction a few years ago. Frazetta's ability to capture a likeness is uncanny, and his lines are so fluid.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/17/2020
Love this self portrait! The style is reminiscent of Al Capp's "L'il Abner," which, of course, Frazetta worked on. He looks a little like a hillbilly from Dogpatch here. Interesting--Did Frazetta see himself that way?
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 7/17/2020
Bill J wrote:
Love this self portrait! The style is reminiscent of Al Capp's "L'il Abner," which, of course, Frazetta worked on. He looks a little like a hillbilly from Dogpatch here. Interesting--Did Frazetta see himself that way?
Hi Bill! Yes you know I think Frank did see himself this way. I think this look evoloved into Johnny Comet being a similarly muscular and handsome blue collar guy... it's a humble portrait of an awesome artist.
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