![]() ![]() Michael Whelan has published 5 art books as well as numerous limited edition prints, posters, calendars, and licensed products such as greeting cards, t-shirts and sculptures.Īs the most honored artist in Science Fiction, Michael has won an unprecedented 15 Hugo Awards (SF’s Oscar), 3 World Fantasy Awards, and 13 Chesleys from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. His non-commissioned works are in established collections throughout the world. He continues to do cover art for bestselling authors, but since 1995 he has also pursued a fine art career. He was largely responsible for the realistic style of genre covers of that era, and his stunning color and composition have influenced many artists to this day. He soon became known for his dedication to bringing an author’s words to life and Whelan covers dominated the science fiction and fantasy field throughout the 1980’s and 90’s. ![]() book publisher, the National Geographic Society, CBS Records, and the Franklin Mint.Ī graduate of San Jose State University with a BA in Painting and a President’s Scholar, Michael went on to attend the Art Center College of Design also in California, but he dropped out to accept his first book cover assignment. His clients have included every major U.S. M ichael Whelan is one of the world’s premier painters of imaginative realism.įor 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. ![]()
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