Comments on: The Life and Art of Frank Molnar https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/ Sat, 07 May 2022 20:39:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lydia https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-50006 Sat, 07 May 2022 20:39:44 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-50006 Hello!

I came upon your thoughtful reminiscences and blog when I was searching for information about Frank Molnar. This happens to be as I return from a short holiday on Vancouver Island. While staying there at the beautiful waterfront home of friends, I was captivated by a trio of paintings that I found to be very moving. They identified them as Frank’s, so I immediately decided I had to look into his body of work, only to discover, to my regret, that he has passed away. I would be interested in seeing more examples of his paintings and will try to check out the book. From what you and the others say on this site, Frank sounds like an exceptional individual that explored & remained true to his muse and calling.

Thanks for sharing about him, Eve.

]]> By: jmv https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-26278 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:50:22 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-26278 Lots of Frank’s work goes to auction this coming Saturday, Sept 18, 2021: https://www.icollector.com/Rare-Estate-Art-Designer-Clothing-Shoes-Sports-Collectibles-Auction-Sept-18-2021_as76457?p=1&ps=50&so=1&q=molnar&hi=0&vm=1

]]> By: Eric Hotz https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-4173 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:47:15 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-4173 I too studied Fine Arts under Frank Molar when I took Illustration & Design at Capilano College in 1989-92. I liked his teaching methods, which was freer and could be more expressive than our other art study courses of which there were many. I remember discussing Hungary 1956 with him briefly in 1990. He only taught Fine Arts drawing and painting in our three-year program but its a lasting memory with me.

]]> By: Judy https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-3658 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:34:01 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-3658 I studied life drawing under Frank Molnar at Capilano College in the early 80’s. Glad to hear he is still around. I remember some funny moments that are likely better off public record lol.

]]> By: Pam https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-3338 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:16:47 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-3338 I was privileged to be a student of Franks from 1975-1978 while taking courses in Life Drawing/Painting & Art Anatomy. I am sure Frank would not remember me because, while my drawing skills were OK, I was a TERRIBLE Painter.
My skills were better suited to Printmaking & I remained enrolled, part time at Capilano College until 1982.
I wasn’t able to spend much time before or after classes as I was a young wife and mother of two small children and the art classes were juggled with a part time job. But, my time in Franks’ classes absorbing creative energy opened my eyes to the World of Art and I was able to develop a good eye for Art.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Frank’s wife. Such a loss for him. I enjoyed reading about the both of them in the ‘ The Unheralded Artists of BC’ profie featuring Frank.
Former student, Pam K

]]> By: Kerry Davis https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-3249 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 03:12:20 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-3249 Hello Eve, Sylvia was my grade five and six music teacher, that was just over fifty years ago, but because of her music and art are an important part of my life, and why my 30 year old son and grand kids listen to classical music, I met frank a couple times back then, Sylvia would take a few students to her home as part of a field trip, and cook for us , and frank would tell stories , I was jelous of frank, as I had a huge crush on Sylvia , so sad to hear of her passing

]]> By: Helena https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-3239 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:14:53 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-3239 I used to work with Sylvia at the cookshop at 12 and cambie years ago. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I was going to give her a call this week. I miss her sweet voice. I am a chef in vancouver and I remember talking with her all the time about cooking…She was and always will be very specials to me
Helena Kopelow, Executive Chef Graysonscatering.com

]]> By: Charles Keillor https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-2971 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:28:21 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-2971 Thanks so much Eve for this post. Frank taught at Capilano College when I was in their arts program in 73-74. Unfortunately I didn’t have him as an instructor, but very much recall his impressive personality and art. Pleased to read Charles van Sandwyck’s thought on Frank’s work. Charles was perhaps my favourite artist-encounter while I worked at Opus. When we discovered we had the same first name, are both left-handed, both exhibited at the Artemis Gallery, and professed to greatly admire each others art….well; sort of made my day. Back to Frank, so happy to see he is back painting in his own utterly uncompromising vision….definitely not intended to merely match the couch!

]]> By: Julie https://evelazarus.com/the-life-and-art-of-frank-molnar/#comment-2970 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:41:04 +0000 https://evelazarus.com/?p=6241#comment-2970 Beautiful work!

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