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Friedman, Marvin

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 2008. 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 11 Pieces of Art In This Gallery.    

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Marvin Friedman - Still-Life Painting - 1982

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Illustration
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	488
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	10/21/2020

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Still-Life Painting - 1982
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
488 Views

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Marvin Friedman - Dining Guide Watercolor Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	1231
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	8/20/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Dining Guide Watercolor Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
1231 Views

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Marvin Friedman - 1971 Boys' Life Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (Layouts)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS -- No Way -- Don't Even Ask
Views	1870
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	8/7/2007

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - 1971 Boys' Life Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Layouts)
1870 Views, 1 Comment

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Marvin Friedman - Good Housekeeping Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (Painter)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	1785
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Good Housekeeping Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
1785 Views

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Marvin Friedman - Ladies Home Journal Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (Painter)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	1159
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Ladies Home Journal Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
1159 Views, 1 Comment

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Marvin Friedman - Sherlock Holmes Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (Painter)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	2982
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Sherlock Holmes Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (Painter)
2982 Views

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Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #1

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	2378
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #1
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
2378 Views, 1 Comment

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Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #2

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	2536
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Gourmet Magazine Illustration #2
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
2536 Views

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Marvin Friedman - Boy's Life Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	2541
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Boy's Life Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
2541 Views

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Marvin Friedman - American Heritage Illustration

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	1494
Comments:	0
Added to Site:	3/22/2008

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - American Heritage Illustration
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
1494 Views

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Marvin Friedman - Ridley Park Market - 1995

Art Details

Artist:	Marvin Friedman (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Other
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views	1270
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	8/4/2006

About the Owner

Rob Stolzer
Member Since:	September 2004

Marvin Friedman - Ridley Park Market - 1995
Artist: Marvin Friedman (All)
1270 Views, 1 Comment

There are 11 Pieces of Art In This Gallery.    

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