Frank Frazetta
Frank Frazetta (born Frank Frazzetta /frəˈzɛtə/; February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010)[1][2] was an American artist known for themes of fantasy and science fiction, noted for comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, posters, LP record album covers, and other media. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of fantasy art", and one of the most renowned illustrators of the 20th century. He was also the subject of a 2003 documentary Painting with Fire.
Frank Frazetta
May 10, 2010 (aged 82)
American
Illustration, painting, sculpting
Chesley Award (1988, 1995, 1997)
Hugo Award (1966)
Spectrum Grand Master of Fantastic Art Award (1995)
Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame (2023)
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame, the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention.
Accolades[edit]
Frazetta was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1995, the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1999.[27] and The Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1998.[28] In 2001, he was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention.[27] And in 2014, Frazetta was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame,[29] and in 2016 into the Album Cover Hall of Fame.[30] In 2023, Frazetta was inducted into the Inkwell Awards Joe Sinnott Hall of Fame.[31][32]