The Writers of the Future science fiction and fantasy creative writing contest was initiated by L. Ron Hubbard in 1983 to provide “a means for new and budding writers to have a chance for their creative efforts to be seen and acknowledged.” Writing tips on how to become an author proved very successful. Based on its success, its sister art contest, Illustrators of the Future, was created five years later to provide that same opportunity for anyone wanting to learn how to become an artist.
Throughout the Contests’ 36-year history, 786 writers and illustrators have been recognized as winners, with submissions from over 170 countries.
The 428 past winners of the Writing Contest have published 1,150 novels and nearly 4,500 short stories. They have produced 33 New York Times bestsellers and their works have sold over 60 million copies.
I’ve enjoyed his art since I first encountered it on paperback covers in my college bookstore, over 50 years ago. I had no idea he looked like James Bond.
He made the Conan series book covers so good that it was disappointing when Schwarzenegger played the part, and could not live up to Frazetta's illustration of that hero.
Great video. Frazetta was no doubt a master painter. His works should be considered a master of 20th century art and be studied at collegiate level art classes. He is brilliant and a genius. His technique is flawless.
While I appreciate your admiration for him, I certainly hope there will be another spring up at some point. There have been multiple art geniuses throughout the ages.
During the Chaos Manor period (Byte magazine) I corresponded with him quite a bit. He had a red and blue custom letterhead and he would use a daisy wheel printer (Diablo) to make it look like the letters were typed. I never agreed with his (or Niven's) politics but he sure could write. And he knew quite a bit about early computer systems.
goodbye master of fantasy art, thanks for all those beautiful images that will be forever in our heads and memories, a true master of fantasy painting, his pictures always have those enigmatic feeling and movements and depth like no other, he truely painted from the depth of his thoughts, my dad has his book and i always watched it when i was a kid i was facinated by his art work !!!!never have i seen such simplistic genuis master peices soem of those painting are embded in my head ,, a master of his own kind
I was doing a celebrity portrait charity auction years ago and was photographing lots of stars and then painting their portraits, then the stars would autograph it and we'd sell it for the charity of their choice. I called Frank and spoke to him for about an hour. He had had a stroke and it was difficult for him to speak, but he agreed to pose for me. Unfortunately he passed away before we had the opportunity to do the session. It was certainly a privilege to have spoken to him.
Sorry to hear. He was an amazing man and incredible artist. He loved the Illustrators of the Future Contest and being able to help the next generation. He still continues to inspire so many years after his passing.
Great advice passed forward from one of the best to another of the best plus the comment on knowing the rules before you break them is the same advice my creative writing teacher said to the class when I was in high school back in the70's then she made us write poems and stories and plays using the best standards of English just like she taught us poetry is the most precise and concise use of the language to evoke images and feelings.
It was really important for Jerry to pay forward to next generations of writers. He was a Contest judge for many years and valued his ability to pass along what he learned.
I don't know if it really works to call your art subtle when the picture is a gorgeous woman with huge naked breasts and two Saber tooth tigers but if this guy says it it must be true.
Many years ago while looking for something to read. I picked up a book with a Frank Frazetta illustration on it. I was mesmerized but was saddened when I opened the book to find only print.
Wow . This is GOLD. Thank you! I have been an admirer of his art for many years but really knew very little about the man behind it. This short interview speaks volumes.
