RAM :: Beyond Science Fiction | The Art of Michael Whelan
Exhibition: February 11 - May 25, 2017
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 11, 2017, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Beyond Science Fiction is the world premiere exhibition of major works by artist Michael Whelan. This interactive show will transport you to distant worlds and alternate realities, both familiar and fantastic.
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, Anne MacCaffrey, Robert Heinlein, Melanie Rawn, Michael Moorcock, the Jacksons, and Meatloaf. His clients have included every major U.S. book publisher, CBS Records, the Franklin Mint, and many more.
As the most honored artist in Science Fiction, Whelan has won an unprecedented 15 Hugo Awards, three World Fantasy Awards, and 13 Chesleys from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. The readers of Locus Magazine have named him Best Professional Artist 30 times in their annual poll and the Spectrum Annual of the Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art named him a Grand Master in 2004. Other noteworthy awards include a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators, a Grumbacher Gold Medal, and the Solstice Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America.
In 2009, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, which includes such luminaries as H.G. Wells, Philip K. Dick, Gene Roddenbury, H.R. Giger, Octavia E. Butler, and Ursula K. Le Guin.
Beyond Science Fiction - Paintings by Michael Whelan
1200 Backers—Last Stretch Goal Near!
The Kickstarter for BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION is approaching the last stretch goal, less than 6k away from 125k. The campaign has been wildly successful, and we can’t express enough the appreciation we have for Michael’s fans getting behind this very special project.
There’s just 15 hours left to pledge, so if you’re thinking about getting on board now is the time to grab some of the great exclusive rewards that Michael and Baby Tattoo Books are offering.
Thanks again for your support and we’ll see you for a final update tomorrow!
Final tally on the Kickstarter was 1,269 wonderful backers pledging an amazing $123,627, that’s over 10 times the initial goal of the project.
Many thanks to Bob Self for spearheading the Kickstarter and curating the upcoming exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum, to Mark Berry and the staff at Baby Tattoo Books for producing the companion book to the show, and most importantly to all the fans who made this project a reality.
The “Beyond Science Fiction” exhibition will run from February 11 into May so there is a loooong window of opportunity to see a selection of paintings that span Michael’s illustrious career.
I can’t stress enough what a wonderful experience it is to see a Michael Whelan painting in person. We hope to see you at the opening and would love for you to share stories and photos of your experience.
P.S. If you missed the opportunity to support the campaign, you will still be able to pre-order the book. We’ll be posting more details on that soon.
(via theartofmichaelwhelan)
Source: kickstarter.com
Beyond Science Fiction - Paintings by Michael Whelan
1200 Backers—Last Stretch Goal Near!
The Kickstarter for BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION is approaching the last stretch goal, less than 6k away from 125k. The campaign has been wildly successful, and we can’t express enough the appreciation we have for Michael’s fans getting behind this very special project.
There’s just 15 hours left to pledge, so if you’re thinking about getting on board now is the time to grab some of the great exclusive rewards that Michael and Baby Tattoo Books are offering.
Thanks again for your support and we’ll see you for a final update tomorrow!
Source: kickstarter.com
This figure study for SEAWALL is the last original art reward available for the BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION Kickstarter which closes at noon on December 21.
Final painting and detail are included here for reference.
While the girl certainly is the focal point of the painting, I have to say that the detail in the water that Michael captured really is the unsung hero of this piece.
This is one of the paintings you *have* to see in person to fully appreciate, and luckily it will be on public view at the Riverside Art Museum in California starting in February.
Source: kickstarter.com
Just 48 hours left on the BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION Kickstarter from Baby Tattoo Books, and the next stretch goal is in sight at 125k.
Rewards start at $5 for the ebook. Paperbacks run $25. The exclusive limited edition hardcover is still available at $60.
Lots of great incentives included with all rewards.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babytattoo/beyond-science-fiction-paintings-by-michael-whelan/Source: kickstarter.com
BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION: THE ALTERNATE REALISM OF MICHAEL WHELAN
This 15 second teaser for BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION was produced by Mark Berry at Baby Tattoo Books. Mark is designing the companion book that collects all of the paintings that will be on display at the Riverside Art Museum.
As you can see from these layouts, Mark is exploring interesting connections between paintings. The book promises to be much more than just a simple catague of the show.
100K STRETCH GOAL REACHED!
The Kickstarter just hit the 100k stretch goal, and we’re over the moon excited about the exhbition in Riverside, CA which opens February 11, 2017. We’re also very close to another huge milestone with 1k backers.
Thank you so much for all your support backing the campaign and helping to promote this very special project.
ONLY FIVE DAYS LEFT TO COLLECT EXCLUSIVE REWARDS
The Kickstarter ends at 11:58 AM on December 21st, so head over to the campaign page and check out all of the great rewards.
Source: kickstarter.com
BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION - Week 4 Updates
New original art from Michael Whelan added to Kickstarter today:
INTO SHAYOL GHUL - Acrylic on Watercolor Board, 9" x 8"
A study of Moiraine and Nynaeve A Memory of Light, book 14 in the epic Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
EYES OF THE WHITE WOLF - Acrylic on Canvas, 12" x 7" Week 49 of Michael LEFTOVERS & PALETTE GREMLINS gallery project featuring Michael Moorcock’s iconic character Elric of Melnibone.
UNTITLED - Acrylic on Watercolor Board, 18" x 24"
A preliminary concept for GLIMPSE
Source: kickstarter.com
