| In 1978 Brian Froud and Alan Lee
put together an ensemble of drawings and paintings in which the world
adored: FAERIES was a great success, hitting the number four spot on the
New York Times Best Seller List. Brian Froud's artistic techniques
and wisdom of folklore caught the eyes of many, including Jim Henson (creator
of the Muppets). In 1978 Jim Henson hired Froud to help create a
unique otherworld, better known as THE WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL.
The film "The Dark Crystal" was a monumental collaberation of ideas, techniques,
and creativity. On the set of "The Dark Crystal"- released in 1982,
Brian Froud met Wendy Midener, a puppet designer (creator of the "Gelflings"
and Star Wars' "Yoda"). Their son Toby starred in the Henson film,
"Labyrinth"- 1986, in which Brian Froud was once again hired as the Conceptual
Designer. Froud continued working with Henson on television programs
such as "Jim Henson's Storyteller," as well as working on designs for
other film/media projects.
Froud also began to collaborate
with the screenwriter of "Labyrinth," Terry Jones. They created
several books including one of Froud's most popular, titled LADY COTTINGTON'S
PRESSED FAIRY BOOK.
Brian Froud has recently
published the sequel to Froud/Lee's best selling FAERIES book.
This book, titled GOOD FAERIES/BAD FAERIES, has been highly acclaimed
and warmly received by Froud's many fans.
Throughout the years, Brian
Froud has created some of the most respected and highly acknowledged
folklore/mythic artwork of our time. He has won numerous awards,
including the ASFA Best Interior Illustration and the Hugo award for
Best Original Artwork in 1995. Through Froud's unique style (by
utilizing acrylics, colored pencil, pastels and ink), he has created
some of the most well known fantasy images of the Twenty-first Century.
Froud continues to create visual, spiritual and poetic tales that will
last many years to come.
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