Comments by rogercarpenter

Comments by user: rogercarpenter

Posted on: Meet the mysterious Roger Von Bergendorff

I'd like to add my own comments to those of OldFartArtist and PappaSmurf as my impressions of Roger Bergendorff are consistent with theirs. I met Roger when I was the Art Director of Paper Moon in Los Angeles, over 20 years ago. He was one of the gifted "California Airbrush" style artists that Dave Willardson and Charlie White III attracted to their studio. Most illustrators would, even by their own admission, label themselves "quirky" - Roger was none the exception, but his artwork was flawless and some of the best that Paper Moon offered during its heyday. Roger's work sits alongside that of Joe Heiner, Mick McGinty, Chris Hopkins, Rick Brown, Jeff Wack, Dennis Mukai, Pam Wall, the late John Alvin, Ed Scarsbrick, Stan Watts and dozens of other luminaries in the field of commercial illustration of the 1980's through the present. Roger and I talked a little over 3 years ago and he'd been responsible for designing and illustrating one of the most popular casino games featuring Kenny Rogers. It's probably not the most caring thing we can do to judge someone by their circumstances and not see the whole worth of a person. I think Artist's quote "someone who would try his best to help someone and he really did want to better himself" is fitting and accurate. I pray that Mr. Bergendorff will have more time with us to do some explaining or better his situation, and possibly, have a few more years to do what he has always done best - paint extraordinary art for others to enjoy. God speed, Roger.

(Suggest removal) 3/10/08 at 11:56 a.m.