tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post4006030014073142108..comments2024-03-29T00:45:45.167-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Bernie Fuchs' FAC Lessons, Part 3leifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-5915537490143854992009-11-26T08:59:28.043-05:002009-11-26T08:59:28.043-05:00This is a perfect example of how a master illustra...This is a perfect example of how a master illustrator developes their art in parallel to the story without having it be a literal translation. Beautiful stuff.David Blaine Clemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237175583547473530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-59013952333578243662009-11-25T19:09:26.707-05:002009-11-25T19:09:26.707-05:00I agree with Thomas -- this is indeed "pure g...I agree with Thomas -- this is indeed "pure gold". It also, for me, makes Mr. Fuchs seem a bit more accessible, more human. I've always admired his amazing and occasionally shocking composition sense, and it's somehow gratifying to see how much work -- and a surprising amount of collaboration with the art director -- went into those beautiful paintings.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147697435759018648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-74810648919529026362009-11-25T15:57:41.794-05:002009-11-25T15:57:41.794-05:00I agree with Thomas, keep 'em coming!. They ar...I agree with Thomas, keep 'em coming!. They are fascinating and insightful. What really hit home for me, was Fuchs' willingness to get further input and opinions from the AD. Even though, by this time, he was one of the top illustrators, he wasn't telling ADs to leave him alone, and wait until he finished the illustration, or at least resolve it all by himself. Unlike some self important narcissistic big name illustrators, Fuchs must have had a modest ego, and very enjoyable to work with. The idea that the AD stymied growth and creativity, didn't seem to prevail in Fuchs' work. The title "art director" explains their function, and Bernie Fuchs seemed to understand that, and used their opinions and insight to come up with the right solution for both. That goes beyond just having a lot of artistic talent, and impresses me just as much.<br /><br />Tom WatsonTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237565169344311948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-85012096675537131522009-11-25T15:27:04.341-05:002009-11-25T15:27:04.341-05:00Wonderful insights into how an important painting ...Wonderful insights into how an important painting emerges from the discourse between the artist and his patron on behalf of a audience already cast in its role. Pretty much the way paintings came into existence before the romantic era, eh?Bob Bollininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-29064389365687204462009-11-25T14:54:22.004-05:002009-11-25T14:54:22.004-05:00I keep tabs on your blog daily, and it's alway...I keep tabs on your blog daily, and it's always interesting.<br /><br />But this FAS article by Bernie Fuchs is gold, just pure gold. If there are more pages, please keep 'em coming!cipheroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378606112255811636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-18463183374266177042009-11-25T14:13:31.212-05:002009-11-25T14:13:31.212-05:00Welcome, Fredrik - thanks for commenting - I'm...Welcome, Fredrik - thanks for commenting - I'm so pleased that you're enjoying Today's Inspiration :^)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-31133546709437738562009-11-25T14:04:31.920-05:002009-11-25T14:04:31.920-05:00Leif,
I discovered your blog only a couple of day...Leif, <br />I discovered your blog only a couple of days ago. Just wanted to say thanks, fantastic stuff. <br />Fredrik, Ystad, Sweden.Hellströmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067259074852044729noreply@blogger.com