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I’ll be posting classical artwork for inspiration and enjoyment. Proudly ANTIFA!
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Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
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STORMBRINGER (1977)
Acrylic on Masonite - 30" x 20"
I remember trying to get in the mood of painting for the last time the albino sorcerer king, Elric. I took a clothes rail out of a closet for my sword and ran around outside slashing at weeds and lunging at the breeze. 1/5
Acrylic on Masonite - 30" x 20"
I remember trying to get in the mood of painting for the last time the albino sorcerer king, Elric. I took a clothes rail out of a closet for my sword and ran around outside slashing at weeds and lunging at the breeze. 1/5
September 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
STORMBRINGER (1977)
Acrylic on Masonite - 30" x 20"
I remember trying to get in the mood of painting for the last time the albino sorcerer king, Elric. I took a clothes rail out of a closet for my sword and ran around outside slashing at weeds and lunging at the breeze. 1/5
Acrylic on Masonite - 30" x 20"
I remember trying to get in the mood of painting for the last time the albino sorcerer king, Elric. I took a clothes rail out of a closet for my sword and ran around outside slashing at weeds and lunging at the breeze. 1/5
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Coming soon, we have a remastered digital edition of WONDERWORKS, Michael's first art book.
It's not too difficult to find used copies of WORKS OF WONDER (1987) or THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN (1993). Both had healthy print runs.
WoW collects the Del Rey years and AoMW includes gallery art. ~ME 2/2
It's not too difficult to find used copies of WORKS OF WONDER (1987) or THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN (1993). Both had healthy print runs.
WoW collects the Del Rey years and AoMW includes gallery art. ~ME 2/2
September 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Coming soon, we have a remastered digital edition of WONDERWORKS, Michael's first art book.
It's not too difficult to find used copies of WORKS OF WONDER (1987) or THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN (1993). Both had healthy print runs.
WoW collects the Del Rey years and AoMW includes gallery art. ~ME 2/2
It's not too difficult to find used copies of WORKS OF WONDER (1987) or THE ART OF MICHAEL WHELAN (1993). Both had healthy print runs.
WoW collects the Del Rey years and AoMW includes gallery art. ~ME 2/2
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Tomorrow we'll be releasing a small color study for AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS. This original for the Lovecraft classic will be available in our shop on Sept 17 at 11am ET.
A preview is now available for our paid supporters on Substack:
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/lovecraft-...
A preview is now available for our paid supporters on Substack:
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/lovecraft-...
Lovecraft Original Art Preview #7
Color Study for At the Mountains of Madness
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September 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Tomorrow we'll be releasing a small color study for AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS. This original for the Lovecraft classic will be available in our shop on Sept 17 at 11am ET.
A preview is now available for our paid supporters on Substack:
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/lovecraft-...
A preview is now available for our paid supporters on Substack:
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/lovecraft-...
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ABC immediately caves to tiniest bit of gov’t pressure. If you don’t defend basic free speech rights, you’ll lose them. Simple as that.
Gov’t hasn’t just threatened us at media matters, they’ve actually used power against us. We don’t fold, we fight in court. If we can, ABC has no excuse
Gov’t hasn’t just threatened us at media matters, they’ve actually used power against us. We don’t fold, we fight in court. If we can, ABC has no excuse
September 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
ABC immediately caves to tiniest bit of gov’t pressure. If you don’t defend basic free speech rights, you’ll lose them. Simple as that.
Gov’t hasn’t just threatened us at media matters, they’ve actually used power against us. We don’t fold, we fight in court. If we can, ABC has no excuse
Gov’t hasn’t just threatened us at media matters, they’ve actually used power against us. We don’t fold, we fight in court. If we can, ABC has no excuse
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
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THANATOS (1983)
Acrylic - 24" x 36"
Just before beginning this painting I broke my right hand—my painting hand!—and found myself forced to function with my fingers, wrist, and arm immobilized in a cast. Determined not to let the injury stop me, I employed tricks to circumvent my infirmity. 1/5
Acrylic - 24" x 36"
Just before beginning this painting I broke my right hand—my painting hand!—and found myself forced to function with my fingers, wrist, and arm immobilized in a cast. Determined not to let the injury stop me, I employed tricks to circumvent my infirmity. 1/5
June 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
THANATOS (1983)
Acrylic - 24" x 36"
Just before beginning this painting I broke my right hand—my painting hand!—and found myself forced to function with my fingers, wrist, and arm immobilized in a cast. Determined not to let the injury stop me, I employed tricks to circumvent my infirmity. 1/5
Acrylic - 24" x 36"
Just before beginning this painting I broke my right hand—my painting hand!—and found myself forced to function with my fingers, wrist, and arm immobilized in a cast. Determined not to let the injury stop me, I employed tricks to circumvent my infirmity. 1/5
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In this week's newsletter, we're celebrating Michael's 75th birthday!
Read the story behind The Astrophysicist, a painting inspired by a conversation with his son Adrian Price-Whelan, who went on to discover an extragalactic star cluster.
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
Read the story behind The Astrophysicist, a painting inspired by a conversation with his son Adrian Price-Whelan, who went on to discover an extragalactic star cluster.
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
The Life of Michael
Celebrating 75 great years!
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June 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In this week's newsletter, we're celebrating Michael's 75th birthday!
Read the story behind The Astrophysicist, a painting inspired by a conversation with his son Adrian Price-Whelan, who went on to discover an extragalactic star cluster.
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
Read the story behind The Astrophysicist, a painting inspired by a conversation with his son Adrian Price-Whelan, who went on to discover an extragalactic star cluster.
theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/the-life-o...
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I did 10 preliminary roughs or comps (unlike the customary 2-4) and agonized over using airbrush almost exclusively to achieve that diffuse, soft-edged quality.
It was worth it—the publisher was thrilled with the result and even the artist was pleased! 3/4
It was worth it—the publisher was thrilled with the result and even the artist was pleased! 3/4
July 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I did 10 preliminary roughs or comps (unlike the customary 2-4) and agonized over using airbrush almost exclusively to achieve that diffuse, soft-edged quality.
It was worth it—the publisher was thrilled with the result and even the artist was pleased! 3/4
It was worth it—the publisher was thrilled with the result and even the artist was pleased! 3/4
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2010: ODYSSEY TWO (1982)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
July 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
2010: ODYSSEY TWO (1982)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
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I remember staring at this cover in the bookstore and deciding whether to invest two weeks of my allowance in it (reader: I did)
2010: ODYSSEY TWO (1982)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" x 20"
When legendary publisher Judy-Lynn del Rey asked me to do the cover to the sequel to 2001 by Arthur C. Clarke she said, "What we're looking for here is a 'big book look.'" 1/4
July 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I remember staring at this cover in the bookstore and deciding whether to invest two weeks of my allowance in it (reader: I did)
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Might be of interest, on Conversation Tree’s TIGANA. Pre-orders begin on August 1. These are going to be gorgeous books, including typeface and paper. Done in 2 volumes, as many of my European editions were, but released at same time, with a slipcase.
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Julien Delval Brings TIGANA to Life + More Deluxe Copies with Rights
We’re delighted to share that acclaimed artist Julien Delval is illustrating our upcoming edition of Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana. All three editions—Collector’s, Deluxe, and Lettered—will be issued in tw...
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July 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Might be of interest, on Conversation Tree’s TIGANA. Pre-orders begin on August 1. These are going to be gorgeous books, including typeface and paper. Done in 2 volumes, as many of my European editions were, but released at same time, with a slipcase.
conversationtreepress.com/blogs/news/j...
conversationtreepress.com/blogs/news/j...
Vibrant sunflowers! #sunflowers #themet #artlovers #vangogh
May 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vibrant sunflowers! #sunflowers #themet #artlovers #vangogh
Monet for inspiration #monet #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
May 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Monet for inspiration #monet #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
View of Arles, by Vincent Van Gogh | Everyone should have their daily dose of Van Gogh #vangogh #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
May 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
View of Arles, by Vincent Van Gogh | Everyone should have their daily dose of Van Gogh #vangogh #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
Monet's étretat masterpiece! #monet #impressionism #etretat #normandycoast
May 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Monet's étretat masterpiece! #monet #impressionism #etretat #normandycoast
Artistic tribute: gauguin's chair by #vangogh #paulgauguin #arles #postimpressionism
May 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Artistic tribute: gauguin's chair by #vangogh #paulgauguin #arles #postimpressionism
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I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
The fact that there's an ASL interpreter there.... Thank you @aoc.bsky.social 🥹😍🤟🏼
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I like telling authoritarians where to shove it in multiple languages
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And here’s what gets a boost:
- Defense: +13% ($113 billion more)
- Homeland Security: +65% (+$42 billion)
Everything from science, housing, health, and the environment slashed, while the military-industrial complex cashes in.
- Defense: +13% ($113 billion more)
- Homeland Security: +65% (+$42 billion)
Everything from science, housing, health, and the environment slashed, while the military-industrial complex cashes in.
May 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
And here’s what gets a boost:
- Defense: +13% ($113 billion more)
- Homeland Security: +65% (+$42 billion)
Everything from science, housing, health, and the environment slashed, while the military-industrial complex cashes in.
- Defense: +13% ($113 billion more)
- Homeland Security: +65% (+$42 billion)
Everything from science, housing, health, and the environment slashed, while the military-industrial complex cashes in.
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The proposed Trump budget is brutal, unless you’re the military or Homeland Security.
Here’s what gets cut:
- State Department: -84%
- National Science Foundation: -56%
- EPA: -54%
- HUD (housing): -44%
- Labor: -35%
- Interior: -30%
- Health & Human Services: -26%
- NASA: -24%
- Education: -15%
Here’s what gets cut:
- State Department: -84%
- National Science Foundation: -56%
- EPA: -54%
- HUD (housing): -44%
- Labor: -35%
- Interior: -30%
- Health & Human Services: -26%
- NASA: -24%
- Education: -15%
May 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The proposed Trump budget is brutal, unless you’re the military or Homeland Security.
Here’s what gets cut:
- State Department: -84%
- National Science Foundation: -56%
- EPA: -54%
- HUD (housing): -44%
- Labor: -35%
- Interior: -30%
- Health & Human Services: -26%
- NASA: -24%
- Education: -15%
Here’s what gets cut:
- State Department: -84%
- National Science Foundation: -56%
- EPA: -54%
- HUD (housing): -44%
- Labor: -35%
- Interior: -30%
- Health & Human Services: -26%
- NASA: -24%
- Education: -15%
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You guys!! The SAVE Act is “dead on arrival” according to Chuck Schumer! Congratulations! You did that!! 👏👏👏 And thank you @senatedems for standing unified against this bill!
#saveact
#saveact
May 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
You guys!! The SAVE Act is “dead on arrival” according to Chuck Schumer! Congratulations! You did that!! 👏👏👏 And thank you @senatedems for standing unified against this bill!
#saveact
#saveact
Monet for inspiration #monet #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
May 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Monet for inspiration #monet #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
Everyone should have their daily dose of Van Gogh #vangogh #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
May 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Everyone should have their daily dose of Van Gogh #vangogh #impressionist #inspiration #print #art #artoftheday #artwork #color #creative #paint #painting
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A poor-quality offering of feed will keep birds away. Poor storage and feeder-cleaning practices can ruin even the tastiest and healthiest menu.
Download our guide to ensure you’re feeding birds nutritiously and safely. sc.org/BackyardBirds
Download our guide to ensure you’re feeding birds nutritiously and safely. sc.org/BackyardBirds
May 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A poor-quality offering of feed will keep birds away. Poor storage and feeder-cleaning practices can ruin even the tastiest and healthiest menu.
Download our guide to ensure you’re feeding birds nutritiously and safely. sc.org/BackyardBirds
Download our guide to ensure you’re feeding birds nutritiously and safely. sc.org/BackyardBirds
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Feeding backyard birds is a simple delight. But poor-quality feed, storage and feeder-cleaning practices can ruin even the tastiest and healthiest menu.
May 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Feeding backyard birds is a simple delight. But poor-quality feed, storage and feeder-cleaning practices can ruin even the tastiest and healthiest menu.