2025年1月26日 · M ichael Whelan is one of the world’s premier painters of imaginative realism. For more than 40 years he has created book and album covers for authors and musicians like Isaac Asimov, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Brandon Sanderson, the Jacksons and MeatLoaf.

A selection of images from the Whelan family cards. "The change of seasons, each with its own palette of colors and endlessly varying skies, is a joy to experience here in the Northeast. While taking my daily walks this time of year, my thoughts seem to drift away...

As the decade progressed Michael Whelan concentrated on his fine art paintings and sold several large works, but he didn’t forget the SF world. In August, 2007 he was the American Artist Guest of Honor of the first World Science Fiction Convention held in Japan.

2025年1月26日 · by Michael Whelan | Feb 14, 2022 | ART GALLERY, PAST SHOWS. T his year marks the sixth installment of the “Leftovers and Palette Gremlins” gallery project. While I started posting these small works back in 2016, the truth is I’ve been channeling accidental inspiration into art for years.

Since 1979, we have served as the primary publisher of Michael Whelan’s art. In the online shop, you’ll find our high quality prints along with an exclusive selection of original art, signed books, and more.

Michael Whelan is one of the world’s premier painters of imaginative realism. For 40 years he has created book and album covers for authors and musicians like Isaac Asimov, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, Brandon Sanderson, the Jacksons and MeatLoaf.

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Cover painting for the #1 Bestseller THE DARK TOWER by Stephen King. Fully illustrated by Michael Whelan, the seventh and last book in the Dark Tower series brings to an end the saga of Roland the Gunslinger. Roland finally reaches the tower …

Long story short, Michael graciously took me up on my offer and I’ve been managing his digital presence ever since. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that was over two decades ago. Yes, our online roots run that deep.

Whelan advanced illustration through a vibrant palette, a masterful grasp of anatomy, and an uncanny sense of wonder deeply grounded in realism. His influence can be seen in the work of so many fine illustrators today.