Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Frank Johnston (graphic artist)


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The result of the debate was DELETE. Owen&times; &#9742;  18:25, 27 November 2005 (UTC)

Frank Johnston (graphic artist)
I don't think he's notable enough to merit an article. Ignoring the Vietnam stuff which is almost certainly a hoax as it is not mentioned on his bio at Bigart (the only mention I found of him on the web), his art career is genuine but not exactly earth-shattering. A quote from the Bigart bio sums it up I think: "His artwork with major companies in the Food, Drink & Leisure industries is extensive." So he does decorative, tasteful work which is hardly ground-breaking or influential. Spondoolicks 12:10, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
 * Weak keep : he is notable if the tours of duty in Vietnam and his presence at the evacuation of the American embassy are genuine and not a hoax. His "book" "A life in Arms" is not mentioned on the internet, except in mirror sites of Wikipedia, quoting this article. On the other hand his artistic qualities are undeniable and would make him also notable. This article needs verifying. JoJan 18:09, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete per nom. I can't find anything to validate those claims either and as an artist he doesn't meet WP:BIO. PJM 18:14, 22 November 2005 (UTC)
 * delete sounds like a very interesting guy, not an encylcopedically notable historic figure, and not going to make WP:BIO as an artist, but an interesting guy, probably. Pete.Hurd 05:47, 26 November 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete Izehar 16:42, 27 November 2005 (UTC)


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