Frank Frazetta is an icon.
I believe that no single moment could have passed, to most Filipino illustrators at my age and the generations that are ahead of us, without thinking or have been somewhat inspired by the fantasy world created by Frank Frazetta.
I remember the times when the Internet was still alien to me, that I would scamper in bookstores, cut out magazines and wait for Xerox copies my Father would print, just to lay my eyes in Frazetta's works. But now a click of the mouse would lead you to a number of sites that feature his works and would make you appreciate what genius this artist has.
Known for his depiction of the characters Conan and Death Dealer he stamped his mark in the industry that it was like all portrayals of these barbaric figures in movies, TV, comics etc., should be based in what he has created. His paintings literally grab you and make you shudder in horror, as if your waiting for the next sword that would cut you and worst hack your head to God knows where.
There are lots of artists influenced by Frazetta and there are tons more who copied, imitated and based their style in his works, like Simon Bisley and Boris Vallejo, but no one comes close to the rugged beauty and heroic style of his fantasy art.
His mark will forever be ingrained to artists like me and his style will always be an inspiration. A classic, epic painting style that only he can fashion. Truly a mark of an ICON.
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