D. W. Frydendall
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D. W. Frydendall is a comic book artist best known for his horror art. Born in Los Angeles
he grew up in Arcadia, a suburb outside of Pasadena, California
. At an early age he showed an aptitude at drawing creatures such as the Wolfman. In interviews he claims he was a "strange" child. D.W. was highly influenced by illustrator Harry Clarke
's art in an illustrated book of Edgar Allan Poe
's writings.
in 1991. His work has been in White Wolf
Games The World of Darkness series, The Haunted Mansion (comic)
by Slave Labor Graphics
and Satans 3-Ring Circus of Evil. He's a regular artist for Girls and Corpses Magazine. In 2005 he released a collection of his pen and ink works entitled "The Creeps
" from Burnside Publications.
, The Ghastly Ones
, Speedbuggy, The Black Mondays, The Impossible Ones, Back to Zero, Thee Spectors, T.S.O.L. and Time Machine.
(1995), Psycho Sushi (1997), Beowulf
(1999), Tube Dwellers (1999), Last Flight Out (2004), Pledge of Allegiance
(2003), Bunnywhipped (2006). His commercial work includes spots for Heineken
, Audi
, Scion, Verizon and Jon Bon Jovi
.
In 1999 D.W. started doing storyboards for Disney's 1 Saturday Morning show Tube Dwellers. For a season his duties included storyboarding and animatics. For the third season he took over as director.
D.W. has also done designs for such films as Beowulf (1999), and has done several jobs as a creature designer.
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he grew up in Arcadia, a suburb outside of Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
. At an early age he showed an aptitude at drawing creatures such as the Wolfman. In interviews he claims he was a "strange" child. D.W. was highly influenced by illustrator Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke was an Irish stained glass artist and book illustrator. Born in Dublin, he was a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.- History :...
's art in an illustrated book of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective...
's writings.
Comic and illustration work
D. W. Frydendall is currently based in Los Angeles. His first work Catseye Agency was published by Rip Off PressRip Off Press
Rip Off Press, Inc. is a seminal publishing company that specializes in adult-themed literature and graphic novels, mostly in a specific comic book format known as underground comix.-Overview:...
in 1991. His work has been in White Wolf
White Wolf
White Wolf is a publisher of role-playing games, notably the World of Darkness.White Wolf may also refer to:*White Wolf , a location in Yosemite National Park*White Wolf , a Canadian heavy metal band...
Games The World of Darkness series, The Haunted Mansion (comic)
Haunted Mansion (comic)
In October 2005, Slave Labor Graphics released a new bimonthly comic book series based on the classic Disneyland attraction, The Haunted Mansion. Each issue has roughly four or five separate stories, as well as a piece of the over-arching story "Mystery of the Manse", which recounts the life of...
by Slave Labor Graphics
Slave Labor Graphics
Slave Labor Graphics is an independent American comic book publisher, well-known for publishing darkly humorous, offbeat comics.-Company history:...
and Satans 3-Ring Circus of Evil. He's a regular artist for Girls and Corpses Magazine. In 2005 he released a collection of his pen and ink works entitled "The Creeps
The Creeps
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" from Burnside Publications.
Album cover art
D.W. has done extensive work doing artwork for bands such as CalabreseCalabrese (band)
Calabrese is an American horror punk band that was based out of Phoenix, Arizona in 2003. The band includes brothers Bobby Calabrese on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Calabrese on bass and vocals, and Davey Calabrese on Drums. Calabrese is their actual surname...
, The Ghastly Ones
Ghastly Ones
The Ghastly Ones are a surf–garage rock band from Van Nuys, California with a late-night monster movie theme.-History:They infused their love of Halloween records, late night monster movies and Screaming Lord Sutch with inspiration from early sixties surf and hot rod acts like The Lively Ones,...
, Speedbuggy, The Black Mondays, The Impossible Ones, Back to Zero, Thee Spectors, T.S.O.L. and Time Machine.
T.V. and film
D.W. has done extensive work in the film industry doing storyboards. Such films include: MosaicMosaic
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(1995), Psycho Sushi (1997), Beowulf
Beowulf
Beowulf , but modern scholars agree in naming it after the hero whose life is its subject." of an Old English heroic epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long lines, set in Scandinavia, commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature.It survives in a single...
(1999), Tube Dwellers (1999), Last Flight Out (2004), Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Christian Socialist Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942...
(2003), Bunnywhipped (2006). His commercial work includes spots for Heineken
Heineken
Heineken is a Dutch beer which has been brewed by Heineken International since 1873. It is available in a 4.6% alcohol variety in countries such as Ireland. It is the flagship product of the Heineken company and is made of purified water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. In 1886 H...
, Audi
Audi
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, Scion, Verizon and Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
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.
In 1999 D.W. started doing storyboards for Disney's 1 Saturday Morning show Tube Dwellers. For a season his duties included storyboarding and animatics. For the third season he took over as director.
D.W. has also done designs for such films as Beowulf (1999), and has done several jobs as a creature designer.
Publications
- Frydendall, D.W. (2005). The Creeps. Burnside Publications. ISBN 0976641305
- Frydendall, D.W. (2006). Satan's 3 Ring Circus of Hell. Asylum Press. ISBN 0976850907
- Frydendall, D.W. (2006). The Haunted Mansion Issue 1: The New Groundskeeper. Slave Labor Graphics. ISBN 1593620292
- Frydendall, D.W. (2006). The Haunted Mansion Issue 3: Peppermint Girl. Slave Labor Graphics. ISBN 1593620381
Sources
- Herd Publishing Interview
- Livid Looking Glass Interview
- Bloody-Disgusting Interview by Dave Ehrlich
- Savage Tattoo Magazine Interview
- Dead Boy Pro Interview