Ed Paschke
American painter
Edward Francis Paschke was an American painter of Polish descent. His childhood interest in animation and cartoons, as well as his father's creativity in wood carving and construction, led him toward a career in art. Wikipedia
Born: June 22, 1939, Chicago, IL
Died: November 25, 2004 (age 65 years), Chicago, IL
Artworks: Minnie, Mid American, and Violencia
Spouse: Nancy Cohn (m. 1968–2004)
Known for: Painting
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German: variant of Pasch 1 and Germanized form of Sorbian Paška: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Pa- especially Pakosław (see Pasch ).
I have spent my entire life drawing, sketching, painting, and lettering. I'm trained to make paper, grind ink, build brushes, cut quills, and frame finished art ...
Ed Paschke was an American painter best known for his neon-hued images of pin-up posters, glowing televisions, and classical Greek sculptures.
His fascination with the print media of popular culture led to a portrait-based art of cultural icons. Paschke used the celebrity figure, real or imagined, as a ...