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Rob Pistella UNITED STATES
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Eerie #5 cover oil painting Frank Frazetta

Location: Frazetta, Frank
Artist: Frank Frazetta (All)

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Eerie #5 cover oil painting Frank Frazetta
Artwork Details
Location: Frazetta, Frank
Title: Eerie #5 cover oil painting Frank Frazetta*
Artist:  Frank Frazetta (All)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 6750
Likes on CAF: 0
Comments: 12
Added to Site: 2/21/2010

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Check THIS out, an incredible 1965-66 oil which was the cover to Warren's Eerie #5. . Interestingly, Frank got rid of the two central figures in the painting after the art was returned to him from Warren. This beautiful piece speaks for itself.

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John B Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/21/2010

I can't decide if removing those guys made a better painting or not. Clearly, it was Frank's call to make. But that cover is so iconic for me, I remember it in such vivid detail, it just looks wrong to me without the guys in it. I can't blame Ellie for practically taking paintbrushes out of his hands as he was trying to change others, if the stories are true. Its still awesome though, Rob.
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 2/21/2010

I agree John. I wish he left the figures in, as that is how I remember it and how it was published. But, he changed it...I admire his attitude and command of his art. I can live with it as is, very easily.
Scott Williams Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/21/2010

JEEPERS-CREEPERS! Adding a Frazetta oil to ones collection is quite a feat, and you've added two in the last few months. Life is good, eh Rob????!!!!
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 2/21/2010

Life IS good Scott, broke, but good!
JOE JUSKO Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/22/2010

I agree that removing the guys hurt the piece as it's now lost it's narrative. Great painting but now without any context.
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 2/22/2010

Doc Dave told me that Frank had intended to put a girl in the piece. I'm glad he at least finished the piece without the guys and didn't just blot them out. But agreed, good point Joe, it has lost its context a bit. Still, a great painting.
Peter P Member Since 2009
Posted On 2/23/2010

Fantastic colours! I'm not familiar with the original cover, but all the elements in the painting allude to something missing, a form/colour, the dinosaur has the look of "hey, where did those guys go? :) Would be fantastic to see the girl mentioned perhaps striding forward using the 2 existing ripples around there thighs to integrate with the painting completely :) Congrats on this beautiful piece!!
The  Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007
Posted On 3/3/2010

It's a Frazetta oil and one of his more famous ones at that. It rocks with or without the figures in my opinion.
Marc Pecorella Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/11/2010

Beautiful painting...very memorable! I remember when I was in the market for an early Frazetta Warren cover, I was offered this one. I didn't see it in person; but was told that Frank "took out" the two guys. For that reason, I passed without even seeing it. I did land the Creepy #5 Dracula painting, and am overjoyed with it. But, I wish I gave this one a closer look in person first. My decision may have been the same---but this one rocks, guys or no guys! Frazetta is in a league of his own. His printed artwork that graced the early Warren magazines entraced me when I was young. Looking at his originals today is surreal. Frank will always be alive in our minds and our hearts........
Romain Verlier Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/28/2010

Thanks for sharing this piece's history !!!! Truly FANTASTIC !!!! to own an Eerie cover ??!!! to own a Frazetta painting ???!!!! Awesome and tasty collection !!!!!
Terry Doyle Member Since 2004
Posted On 2/17/2011

The original depiction is etched indelibly in my mind, and without the missing figures the sense of drama is lessened. But, hey, I'm nit-picking . . . it's a standout painting, figures or no figures!
Daryl R Member Since 2015
Posted On 2/11/2017

Definitely something missing from this one, but still incredible in its own right. I wish I could see the colors in person.
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