For those of you that grew up in the 1960s- 1980s you will be familiar with the artist Frank Frazetta.
If you have not seen his work then you are in for a treat!
His fantasy paintings are legendary with muscular women and men confronting otherworldly monsters and entities.
His daughter Holly and granddaughter Sara manage Frazetta Girls to promote Frank Frazetta's art.
Enjoy the recollections of her grandfather in the video below.
Keeping The Legacy Of Fire And Ice Burning
"One of my earliest memories revolves around the time I spent with my grandfather, watching his film Fire and Ice. I remember how proud he was of his creation, yet he always made it VERY clear that he had no desire to be involved in animation again. The laborious process discouraged him. Instead, he aspired to make a live-action film someday, particularly a horror film reminiscent of the classic masterpieces like Dracula (1931) Night of the Hunter and Creature From the Black Lagoon. To him, those films, like his paintings, left room for imagination. That's what he loved. Sadly, his dreams were cut short when he fell ill in his late 50s, soon after completing Fire and Ice. Never again did he have the opportunity to work on another film, which is one of the reasons he held onto Fire and Ice so tightly.
During his final days with his declining health, I was blessed to spend a significant amount of time with him. He was in that reflective phase of his life, often choosing to watch his documentary Painting with Fire and Fire and Ice. He loved to discuss it with me throughout the movie. He would reminisce about moments on set with the actors, express his frustration at never finding a real-life Teegra, and couldn't get enough of William Kraft's musical score. He also had great admiration for the background art by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade. It truly thrilled him to witness his artwork come to life on the screen and be adapted into a film..." from the article: Keeping The Legacy Of Fire And Ice Burning
Article from frazettagirls.com
Video from Frazetta Girls
Frazetta & Conan: A Dynamic Duo - Frazetta Fridays w/Frazetta GIrls
"Frazetta & Conan: A Dynamic Duo | Frazetta Fridays w/Frazetta GIrls
Join Sara Frazetta (Frazetta Girls) as she uncovers the roots of Conan's tale, tracing his evolution from Howard's literary imagination to Frazetta's powerful illustrations. Discover how Frazetta's artistry breathed life into Conan, defining the character's visual identity and inspiring generations of fans and artists.
Thank you to Arnie and Cathy Fenner for your valuable historical records.
To learn more about Conan The Barbarian visit the official website: www.Conan.com
To learn more about Frank Frazetta visit the official website:
Conan® is a registered trademark of Conan Properties International LLC." from the video introduction
"Frank Frazetta has reigned as the undisputed godfather of fantasy art for 50 years, his fame only growing in the 10 years since his death. Frazetta has captured our collective imagination and took it to places it had never been before. Frazetta Girls was founded by his family in 2013 to preserve and honor Frazetta's enormous legacy." from Frazetta Girls Youtube
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