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The Bob's avatar

Frank is a wonderful guy and very talented. Thanks for the piece.

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Frank Mariani's avatar

It was my pleasure to shine a light on his work. Top shelf stuff!

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Tomversation's avatar

Love his line work.

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Brian Fies's avatar

This is a great post, and thanks for introducing me to Frank Pauer. I'm sure I've seen his work but never connected it with his name, and now I have a new favorite. You're right to call out his hatching, it's sublime!

I also like his gags, and in the last one caught that "...Mrs. Kotzky in 3-G" is a reference/tribute/callout to cartoonist Alex Kotzky who did the comic strip "Apartment 3-G."

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Frank Mariani's avatar

Thx for the words of agreement. His drawings deserve a crisp 600 dpi scan to better appreciate his hatching.

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Sukie Crandall's avatar

Well, i am not an artist and my writing is like hen-scratch, so forgive a comment from the ignorant part of the gallery audience, but his sketches feel to me like calligraphy as images. I appreciate that.

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Frank Mariani's avatar

Great description! As mentioned Frank’s design sensibilities are superior.

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Dan Collins's avatar

I know Frank and Janet well. I've always liked his style. The designer in him shows.

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Frank Mariani's avatar

He's awesome!

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