Michael whelan

Cover art by Michael Whelan for 'Stormbringer', part of the 'Elric' series by Michael Moorcock, published November 1977 by DAW Books

When Amazing Stories commissioned Michael to do the cover for the premier issue of their newly redesigned magazine, he decided that the painting should encompass both the realms of science fiction …

Michael Whelan's artwork is some of the most instantly recognizable, and iconic in the world of science fiction and fantasy. He is practically his own genre. The Riverside Art Museum…

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Fine artist of Imaginative Realism and illustrator of science fiction and fantasy. Winner of 15 Hugo Awards (SF's Oscar). Inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2009. Michael Whelan.com New Prints Available

Michael Whelan

Michael Whelan: The Narrow Way

As Michael has said many times, he loves painting texture and he really enjoyed it for this cover. He also enjoyed portraying Elric in a more somber and reflective pose than on his other covers.

Michael Whelan «ALEX» [1977]

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