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Calvin "Cal" Schenkel (born January 27, 1947, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania) is an American illustrator, graphic designer, animator and comics artist, specializing in album cover design. He was the main graphic arts collaborator for rock musician Frank Zappa and was responsible for the design of many Zappa album covers.
Apr 28, 2024 · Learn about Cal Schenkel, the self-taught illustrator who created album covers, posters and comics for cult rock composer Frank Zappa and his projects. Discover his influences, style and collaborations with Zappa and other musicians.
Jun 23, 2020 · Learn how Cal Schenkel, a self-taught artist and Zappa's friend, created iconic album covers for the musician's satirical projects in the 1960s. See examples of his work for Lumpy Gravy, We're Only In It For The Money and more.
Sep 15, 2020 · Learn how Cal Schenkel met Frank Zappa, created artwork and visual effects for his music, and inspired the song "Calvin & His Hitch-Hikers". See his illustrations of Zappa and other characters from his imagination.
Jul 30, 2013 · Cal Schenkel is a legendary album cover designer who worked with Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, and Captain Beefheart. He also creates his own paintings and watercolors, which are on display at Firecat Projects in Chicago.
The proto-punk linework aside, Schenkel rose to almost any task, producing work that was simple and graphic, like the cover of Hot Rats, with its two lines of Helvetica sandwiching a mysterious, red-tinted photograph. The only immediate trace of Schenkel’s hand is the slight air of menace about it.
Mar 31, 2016 · whoisfrankzappa.com | Artist Cal Schenkel, who designed dozens of Zappa album covers, tells the story behind the cover of 'Tinseltown Rebellion' and voices his support for the effort to # ...
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