I’m thinking this is the start of the images to which a couple of people posted links yesterday. If so, I’m glad they are showing up here finally. Frank is like some guardian angel out of a Frank Capra movie. Perhaps that’s how he gained his name.
Was part of the series where Frank came to the rescue and comfort of a lonely child in a hospital during a thunderstorm. Was supposed to be posted during the Eclipse.
This is beautiful work of art is part of Breathed’s Frank series explained at https://www.berkeleybreathed.com/the-frank-series where he explains: "I paint for myself and hope for the best. With Frank, I wanted to wake each day to a painted world of supernatural decency around my home… graphic suture for the soul. Mine – probably like yours during these odd times – is a bit torn.“In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, we are donating ten percent of the gross proceeds from the sale of these prints to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, an organization which assists families that have a child with cancer. …”
Berkeley’s artwork never ceases to amaze me. It’s Magnificent. Can’t say the same for others who try…and try…and try…and try…and try…Lord help them. Please!
A note or two about Berkeley Breathed. We were honored to have him with us in New Mexico for a while. He was evidently keeping company with a friend who was attending the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque, at the time. This is where he almost killed himself while attempting to fly one of those ultralight contraptions and also where he got into ‘trouble’ with a Neighborhood Association in his oh-so very exclusive neighborhood of Sandia Heights! You see, he put several “plastic pink flamingoes” in his yard in an attempt to ‘lighten up’ the snooty neighborhood. The neighbors promptly informed that that was against “covenant rules” as they were not a ‘complementary color for the landscape (which consisted of various rocks and cactus, but very ’muted’ of course! Berkeley very promptly painted them all a very “eye-pleasing” beige! And so they stayed in his yard until his friend graduated and they left New Mexico – proving that there are pockets of ‘snottyness’ in the most laid-back areas.
A beautiful and affecting picture. Amazing artwork. So glad it was posted. Wish the picture of the tea party with the little girl had been posted, as well.
Randallw about 7 years ago
Didn’t think they’d post it here. Seems a bit hit and miss which ones they post.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 7 years ago
Agreed – wish they’d consistently post them all. Frank the Janit… er, Custodian rocks! :-)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 7 years ago
I’m thinking this is the start of the images to which a couple of people posted links yesterday. If so, I’m glad they are showing up here finally. Frank is like some guardian angel out of a Frank Capra movie. Perhaps that’s how he gained his name.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 7 years ago
The Hummingbird Whisperer… Great Art, Mr Breathed!
Melki Premium Member about 7 years ago
You know you’re sweet if hummingbirds like you.
Thomas R. Williams about 7 years ago
Corona
lenhimel about 7 years ago
Stunning
kimodb Premium Member about 7 years ago
what lenhimel said…
Rotary12 Premium Member about 7 years ago
Something looks kind of creepy about that one.
ted.66bird about 7 years ago
Was part of the series where Frank came to the rescue and comfort of a lonely child in a hospital during a thunderstorm. Was supposed to be posted during the Eclipse.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 7 years ago
Amazing art. I really don’t care about continuity, I get the point.
KevinFisher about 7 years ago
It’s Jon Pertwee.
chief about 7 years ago
The artwork is great!
Geophyzz about 7 years ago
And the point of this wonderful art is that if Frank can make the world a better place, so can we.
Masterskrain about 7 years ago
Darn, it sure got dusty in here all of a sudden…
Radish... about 7 years ago
The Saint under the Eclipse
martens about 7 years ago
A wonderful rendition of the things that really count.
baahbar00 about 7 years ago
Wow! I would like a print of this beautiful work.
montylc2001 about 7 years ago
What is that thing peeking out from behind him
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 7 years ago
Love it!
jerrythemacguy about 7 years ago
This is the kind of custodian Frazz should be.
Odd Dog Premium Member about 7 years ago
Once again Mr. Breathed, Thank You!.
dlauber Premium Member about 7 years ago
This is beautiful work of art is part of Breathed’s Frank series explained at https://www.berkeleybreathed.com/the-frank-series where he explains: "I paint for myself and hope for the best. With Frank, I wanted to wake each day to a painted world of supernatural decency around my home… graphic suture for the soul. Mine – probably like yours during these odd times – is a bit torn.“In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, we are donating ten percent of the gross proceeds from the sale of these prints to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, an organization which assists families that have a child with cancer. …”
James Wilkins Premium Member about 7 years ago
Wow. Just Wow.
fvqueen about 7 years ago
Just WOW!If you can’t appreciate this,its on you.
ahab about 7 years ago
Don’t turn on the tv, just look at the artwork of Breathed!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 7 years ago
Saint Francis!
Lyons Group, Inc. about 7 years ago
Berkeley’s artwork never ceases to amaze me. It’s Magnificent. Can’t say the same for others who try…and try…and try…and try…and try…Lord help them. Please!
wellis1947 Premium Member about 7 years ago
A note or two about Berkeley Breathed. We were honored to have him with us in New Mexico for a while. He was evidently keeping company with a friend who was attending the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque, at the time. This is where he almost killed himself while attempting to fly one of those ultralight contraptions and also where he got into ‘trouble’ with a Neighborhood Association in his oh-so very exclusive neighborhood of Sandia Heights! You see, he put several “plastic pink flamingoes” in his yard in an attempt to ‘lighten up’ the snooty neighborhood. The neighbors promptly informed that that was against “covenant rules” as they were not a ‘complementary color for the landscape (which consisted of various rocks and cactus, but very ’muted’ of course! Berkeley very promptly painted them all a very “eye-pleasing” beige! And so they stayed in his yard until his friend graduated and they left New Mexico – proving that there are pockets of ‘snottyness’ in the most laid-back areas.
cheryl.johns63 about 7 years ago
A beautiful and affecting picture. Amazing artwork. So glad it was posted. Wish the picture of the tea party with the little girl had been posted, as well.
Sisyphos about 7 years ago
SuperFrank!
A good man is hard to find. Frank is a good man….
Coyoty Premium Member about 7 years ago
The most wonderful thing I think is the blue sky bow tie. It’s his synecdoche.
Enter.Name.Here about 7 years ago
Has anyone noticed that the Eclipse over Frank looks like a halo? Perhaps he IS a Saint among us.