Hello from London

[Catweazle]

Name is Dave Bezzina, almost a lifelong Frazetta fan (discovered his Conan covers when I was about 8yrs old, I dabble in illustration. hello to my fellow fantasy art fans.

[-Joe-]

Hello Dave and Welcome to the Forum! Explore the topics and feel free to jump in at any time if you have something you want to say or add. I hope you enjoy it here! If you're so inclined, post your work to the gallery because we always like to see new Fantasy Art.

-Joe-
PS I dabble too!

[Catweazle]

Thanks Joe, I feel like I'm among friends. I will be having a good browse in the Gallery now..
all the best

Dave

[Tracy E Flynn]

Hiya Dave,

Welcome aboard, and you are among friends. Look forwards to hearing what you have to say!!

Tracy

[Catweazle]

Thanks Tracy,
really appreciate the welcome

Dave

[jescas]

Howdy Dave,
Glad to have you here. You live in one of my two favorite big cities in the world. Even though my first stop in London was during a cold gray winter on a return trip from sweltering Africa I really enjoyed it. I also got to see a great Stubb (the horse painter) exhibition at the Tate Gallery. Can't wait to hear what your favorite Frazetta pieces are, and also any other fantasy artists who are in your top ten.
Best wishes,
Aaron

[jescas]

Whoops! I see you answered that one.
For Tolkein artists I'll take John Howe over Allen Lee. Howe's work just has more of that menacing feel which suits my taste.
Best,
Aaron

[Catweazle]

Hi Aaron,
Funny about Alan Lee, his being on my list isn't really down to his work on LOTR, I really loved his covers to the T.H White books 'The Sword in the Stone' & I think 'The Book of Merlin .Some of the Pencil drawings I've seen in his portfolio's done in the eighties are fantastic plus his illustrations to 'The Mabinogian'
My favourite image of all time from LOTR is the second cover John Howe did for 'The Two Towers' (Harper Collins PB).. magnificent art.

Almost impossible to pick a Frazetta cover, used to be any of the Conan Covers, but I really like Warrior with Ball and chain from the Flashing Swords PB, the colours are astounding, the Polar bears pulling the Snow Chariot also ranks highly.