Art Frahm (1907-1981) - American Painter of Pin-Up Girls and Commercial Artist (Who Painted "The Quaker Oats Man")

[Al Dente]

I'm sure many of you are familiar with lileks.com, but for those who haven't seen the analysis of the works of Art Frahm:

At least this is somewhat related to food.

You know the Quaker guy on the oatmeal and the Coppertone girl? Art did that.

[DonRocks]

At least this is somewhat related to food.

I took one look at this and thought to myself, 'Frahm painted like Norman Rockwell' - sure enough, in the second sentence of his Wikipedia entry.

What does that website mean by "celery" - is it because she's carrying celery in a bag, or because she ate a lot of celery to get that figure (or both)?

Regardless, Frahm is clearly an early inspiration for Tarver King. BTW, thanks for your two contributions to this forum: Art Frahm and Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (who, perversely, I've actually enjoyed learning about - I had no idea of their existence before you showed me the light).

[Al Dente]

It's a well known fact that celery will degrade elastic if held closely to one's body.

You're welcome! It's always a pleasure educating the DR community about such high brow topics.

[DIShGo]

I hate when I run to the store for celery and this happens.

[Al Dente]

I hate when I run to the store for celery and this happens.

Art would have been proud.

[DIShGo]

It's a well known fact that celery will degrade elastic if held closely to one's body.

The elastic of today is stronger than celery, thank goodness.