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| "The Island" courtesy of Michael Whelan. This is all acrylics, no photoshop. |
FACT: The amount of Hugos Michael Whelan has won could fill two shopping carts.
The man is bar none, in my opinion, the greatest living artist of our time. His vision captures my imagination.
If you are not too busy, please stop by and say hello to Shelly who is a book blogger located HERE. She gave me a great review of my book, and I appreciate that. To hold a banana in front of you, if Shelly took the time to read my book, she sure as hell will probably read yours, dear author (and she posts the reviews everywhere). I know I know...you're saying, "But Mike, reviewers are already beating down my doors to read my books so why the hell would I want to befriend a book blogger?" I just think it may be worth your time, so please comment there :)
There are so many great fantasy artists, I don't think I could ever pick just one as a favorite. I mean, as soon as I think "this is my favorite," I see some other painting by someone else. I have a bunch of card sets of art prints in storage somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHis covers for the Elric books were some of my favourite ever.
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Moody Writing
I could write a flash fiction to this.
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He's done some amazing book covers - did a lot in the 1970's, which is when I noticed him. He did a very Lovecraft-inspired album cover for Sepultura as well.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of him, but glad I did here. Awesome you got a great review.
ReplyDeletebeautiful & amazing!
ReplyDeletei had a whelan calendar when i was a teen. so talented!
No argument here -- his wonderful covers were a huge influence on me when I was a kid. I have a photo-print of the cover to The Dragonbone Chair on my wall.
ReplyDeleteA good picture always hits the spot and makes you wish you had the talent for this stuff. Hopping over to Shelly.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why you'd want that painting given you think all women look the same.
ReplyDeleteI have long wanted Michael Whelan to do a cover for one of my books *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThat's a great painting! I look forward to seeing your other favorites.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is breathtaking... gosh, opens the mind, yes? And I'm off to check out the review! And of course it was great. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous painting. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThat really is kind of cool, with the cracked pavement and the girl being tethered so she doesn't fly off into the realm of fantasy...neat!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. Whelan is incredibly talented, love his imagination and his ability to express it so vividly.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with Whelan, but I like that painting. I may have to check more of his stuff out.
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of Whelan, but this painting is gorgeous so I will have to check him out.
ReplyDeleteAnd OMG a baby Bloody Face!! I shudder to think. Poor Lana indeed.
Beautiful painting. I've never seen his work before.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great review.
Wow, his acrylic is amazing. Thanks for sharing his work. I thought you were talking about Josh Whelan at first.
ReplyDeleteWhelan sure does some interesting artwork. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteAnd who couldn't use another friend of the book blogger variety?
Beautiful piece! And yes, lol, they are knocking on my door! Wait, actually that's just the Boy Scouts selling wreaths.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting. Why do you have to wait until you have a house to have it in your home?
ReplyDeleteThat painting is pretty amazing. Congrats on the sweet review!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the review!
ReplyDeleteThat painting is gorgeous. I love his work.
Beautiful picture. I can't believe it isn't photoshopped.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Shelly's blog gave a shout-out for both Slipstream and Oculus, and that I could read the Oculus review without worrying about spoilers (I plan to read it over the holidays when I finally have some time).
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing. Wish I could afford him to do my covers.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how much he charges for a book cover because I kinda need one.
ReplyDeleteWow, you've introduced me to a new artist. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHope you get your own house soon. I'm thinking I need some imaginative art like this for in my office.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely picture. Glad you posted it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the review, Michael!
ReplyDeleteI've LOVED Whelan for years myself. STUNNING art work.
OHMYGAH!!! I LOVE Michael Whelan's work. *Swoons* I wish I had a print of his work or even could get the man to do artwork for my books. Yes, dreaming again... sorry.
ReplyDeleteHeading over to Shelly's blog now. :D
Michael Whelan is brilliant. This is a neat Christmas week celebration. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the piece of art. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell done on a great review. I like the painting too.
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