Patrick Nagel
(1945 - 1984)
Patrick Nagel, born in Dayton, Ohio, was raised and spent most of his life in Los Angeles. After serving as a Ranger in Vietnam, Nagel attended the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in 1969, and in that same year he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. In 1971, Nagel worked as a graphic designer for ABC Television. The following year, he began work as a freelance artist for major corporations and magazines. In 1976, Nagel began to regularly contribute images to Playboy magazine, which improved his exposure and the popularity of "the Nagel Woman" image to a huge audience. Nagel's 1982 painting for the album cover of rock group Duran Duran's hit album Rio would become one of his best known images. He also worked for many commercial clients. As his popularity grew he began offering limited edition prints of his work. In 1984, at the age of 38, the artist participated in a 15-minute celebrity 'Aerobathon' to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Afterwards, he was found dead in his car, and doctors determined by autopsy that he had suffered a heart attack.
:: >> http://www.patricknagel.com
Patrick Nagel, born in Dayton, Ohio, was raised and spent most of his life in Los Angeles. After serving as a Ranger in Vietnam, Nagel attended the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in 1969, and in that same year he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. In 1971, Nagel worked as a graphic designer for ABC Television. The following year, he began work as a freelance artist for major corporations and magazines. In 1976, Nagel began to regularly contribute images to Playboy magazine, which improved his exposure and the popularity of "the Nagel Woman" image to a huge audience. Nagel's 1982 painting for the album cover of rock group Duran Duran's hit album Rio would become one of his best known images. He also worked for many commercial clients. As his popularity grew he began offering limited edition prints of his work. In 1984, at the age of 38, the artist participated in a 15-minute celebrity 'Aerobathon' to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Afterwards, he was found dead in his car, and doctors determined by autopsy that he had suffered a heart attack.
:: >> http://www.patricknagel.com
