Jim Franklin (artist)
Jim Franklin | |
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Jim Franklin (holding megaphone) backstage at the Ritz Theatre 1975 | |
| Born | James Knox Franklin, Jr. 1943 (age 81–82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | San Francisco Art Institute. |
| Known for | Painting, illustration, Comix |
| Notable work | Armadillo World Headquarters poster art |
Jim Franklin (born December 28, 1943 in Galveston, Texas) is an artist, illustrator, and underground cartoonist best known for his poster art created for the Armadillo World Headquarters, a former Austin, Texas, music hall. He is also known for his detailed, surrealistic illustrations of armadillos, making them an emblem of underground music.