THE DARK TOWER: CORNERED (2003) by Michael Whelan Oil on Panel - 28” x 18” The water and the drain in the floor, Jake’s left hand, the rope, the curl of Oy’s tail, and other elements in this interior illustration from THE DARK TOWER VII intentionally...
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THE DARK TOWER: CORNERED (2003) by Michael Whelan

Oil on Panel - 28” x 18”

The water and the drain in the floor, Jake’s left hand, the rope, the curl of Oy’s tail, and other elements in this interior illustration from THE DARK TOWER VII intentionally form the number 9 backwards and forwards.

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THE DARK TOWER: KA-TET (2003) by Michael Whelan Oil on Panel - 28” x 18” Throughout the Dark Tower series, Stephen King portrayed Roland’s group of fighters known as the Ka-Tet as a circle. Taking this as a cue, Michael built many circles into his...
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THE DARK TOWER: KA-TET (2003) by Michael Whelan

Oil on Panel - 28” x 18”

Throughout the Dark Tower series, Stephen King portrayed Roland’s group of fighters known as the Ka-Tet as a circle. Taking this as a cue, Michael built many circles into his composition and this became one of the author’s most favorite illustrations.

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A preliminary concept for AMAZONS 2, an anthology published by DAW. ⁣Acrylic - 4 ¼” x 7”⁣ ⁣As a matter of practice, Michael used to produce color comps the size of a paperback cover before executing the final painting. This is a great example of that...
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A preliminary concept for AMAZONS 2, an anthology published by DAW.

⁣Acrylic - 4 ¼” x 7”⁣

⁣As a matter of practice, Michael used to produce color comps the size of a paperback cover before executing the final painting. This is a great example of that from 1981 when Michael was rising to prominence as an illustrator.⁣

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Michael Whelan’s covers for The Coldfire Trilogy by C.S. Friedman:

  • TARRANT’S REALM (1990)
    Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 32” x 20”
  • EMPEROR OF THE WASTELANDS (1993)
    Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 32” x 20”
  • CROWN OF SHADOWS (1995)
    Acrylic on Panel - 28” x 22”

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THE DARK TOWER: THE ARTIST’S DOOR (2004) by Michael Whelan Interior illustration for THE DARK TOWER VII by Stephen King. Patrick the magical artist draws the door into existence. Note the 2 brushes on the doorknob.
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THE DARK TOWER: THE ARTIST’S DOOR (2004) by Michael Whelan Interior illustration for THE DARK TOWER VII by Stephen King. Patrick the magical artist draws the door into existence. Note the 2 brushes on the doorknob.

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