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The Fantasy and Science Fiction Art George Barr.
George Barr has been painting and illustrating for over 50 years in the fantasy and science fiction field. His cover paintings have appeared on numerous books and magazines over the years,and he has won the Hugo Award for Best Artist.
Biography
Born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, George Barr has lived the last thirty five years in California: Los Angeles, San Jose, and - currently - Livermore.He discovered science fiction (AMAZING STORIES Magazine) at age thirteen and has declared, "It was like finding my way home."
George did the poster for the X-rated classic cult film, FLESH GORDON, and designed a couple of the animated creatures in it. Uncredited, he did some body paint makeup for one episode of the original Star Trek: "The Way to Eden."
He lists as influences the artists of the golden age of storybook illustrating, principally Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Maxfield Parrish, plus a number of the pulp era illustrators: Virgil Finlay, J. Alan St.John, Hannes Bok, and Kelly Freas.
First published professionally in FANTASTIC STORIES in 1960, he has worked for Ballantine Books, Ace Books, DAW Books, Donald M. Grant Publications, Leisure Books, Dell, Dell-Yearling, Pyramid Books, Mirage Press, Arbor House, Cheap Street, Underwood-Miller, Pulphouse Publications, Alyson Press, Fedogan & Bremmer, Strawberry Hill, Ganley Publications, Phantasia Press, Starblaze, Owlswick Press, Newcastle Books, Borgo Press, TSR Inc., IF, FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, VERTEX,GALILEO, AZIMOV'S SCIENCE FICTION, AMAZING STORIES, FANTASY BOOK, EXPANSE, STARDATE, FORGOTTEN FANTASY, MARION ZIMMER BRADLEY'S FANTASY Magazine, WIERD TALES, WORLDS OF FANTASY & HORROR, DRAGON, DUNGEON, ADVENTURES OF SWORD & SORCERY, and others, as well as producing artwork for computor games such as Star Control II, Archon Ultra, The Horde, and Alien Logic.
Short stories published by MZB'S FANTASY MAGAZINE, Pulphouse, several convention program books, and one in a book entitled Lesbian Short Fiction, (though he swears he isn't one) and several novels making the rounds of publishers, are evidence of his skills as a writer as well as an illustrator.
Though approaching the age where most people are contemplating retirement, George has no wish to stop drawing, painting, playing, composing, or writing. "As long as my eyes and hands work," he says, "assuming my mind still does, so will I. I have no descendants, so the things I can make are all I can leave behind."
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Captain Mom Jr. Raglan
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Price: 22.99
Captain Dad Dark T-Shirt
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Captain Dad Cap
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Price: 19.99
Captain's Kid Dark T-Shirt
Avast,ye lubbers! Shiver me timbers! What could be better gifts for your Pirate Kid! The classic pirate flag with a skull and crossed cutlasses. Savvy?
Price: 23.99
Captain's Dog T-Shirt
Avast ye lubbers! Here be Pirate Gear for your Scurvy Dog! The classic pirate flag with a skull and crossed cutlasses. Savvy?
Price: 21.99
Fantasy Art by George Barr on CafePress
Fantasy art on T-Shirts and Gift Items
The Phoenix Black T-Shirt
The magical bird of legend and companion to wizards, the immortal Phoenix rises, re-born, from the flames.
Would appeal to fans of fantasy and magic.
Price: 23.99
Dragon Art By George Barr on CafePress
Dragon Art on T-Shirts and Gift Items
All types of dragons, fire-breathing and dangerous or gentle, and sleeping.
Wear them on a T-Shirt or carry them on a Tote, or hang them on your walls.
St.George & The Dragon Jewelry/Keepsake Box
The beautiful lady in the castle and the dragon seem to be getting along fine if it weren't for that pesky knight. Do you love dragons? Medieval knights & ladies? Then this is the perfect gift.
Price: 24.99
Sleeping Dragon Small Framed Print
A large winged dragon seems to be taking a nap. Shhh! better not wake the dragon...tiptoe quitely away. this fantasy black & white illustration would be a magical gift for dragon lovers.
Price: 34.99
Dragon Cookout Jewelry/Keepsake Box
A Princes, a cat and 2 dwarves enjoy a sunset cookout with a weenie roasting dragon. For lovers of fantasy fun.
Price: 24.99
Science Fiction Art By George Barr on CafePress
Science Fiction Art on T-Shirts and Gift Items
Celtic Art By George Barr on CafePress
Celtic Art on T-Shirts and Gift Items
Art for Kids on CafePress
Fantasy and Science Fiction art for Kids on T-shirts and Gift items
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- George Barr Offical Website, with Bio and Galleries of Artwork
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