BMalion
01-03-2005, 03:23 PM
One of the influential artists of Science-fiction and fantasy has shuffled off his mortal coil.
From here, (http://www.kellyfreas.com/frameset_default.htm)
It is with the deepest regret that we report that Kelly departed this world peacefully in his sleep at 4:46 a.m. January 2, 2005.
I am saddened, but glad that I got to meet the man.
I was at the Burbank Hilton for 1999's LosCon and wound up talking to a lady who ran the art show, I mentioned that she'd probubly want to ask this celebrity artist, Mr. Freas, that was attending, if he'd show up for her panel discussion, she laughed and said "Oh I think he'll show... I'm his wife." laughter ensued.
Later, walking past his table at the restraunt she saw me and asked me to come over and told him the story. We had a laugh and he sai that we may as well join them as it was a big table and waitresses were hard to come by.
And I was dressed as Darth Maul to boot.
A talented man and a gentleman.
Here's (http://www.noosfere.com/showcase/images/AST_5409.jpg) one of his most famous images.
From here, (http://www.kellyfreas.com/frameset_default.htm)
It is with the deepest regret that we report that Kelly departed this world peacefully in his sleep at 4:46 a.m. January 2, 2005.
I am saddened, but glad that I got to meet the man.
I was at the Burbank Hilton for 1999's LosCon and wound up talking to a lady who ran the art show, I mentioned that she'd probubly want to ask this celebrity artist, Mr. Freas, that was attending, if he'd show up for her panel discussion, she laughed and said "Oh I think he'll show... I'm his wife." laughter ensued.
Later, walking past his table at the restraunt she saw me and asked me to come over and told him the story. We had a laugh and he sai that we may as well join them as it was a big table and waitresses were hard to come by.
And I was dressed as Darth Maul to boot.
A talented man and a gentleman.
Here's (http://www.noosfere.com/showcase/images/AST_5409.jpg) one of his most famous images.