Sunday, June 30, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Ralph McQuarrie

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Ralph McQuarrie.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Leia, Bounty Hunter' by Terese Nielsen

'Leia, Bounty Hunter' by Terese Nielsen.

Packaging art for the 'Imperial Entanglements' expansion set of the 'Star Wars Miniatures' game, published in July 2009.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Rafał Rola

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Rafał Rola.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Star Wars' by Paul Mann

'Star Wars' by Paul Mann.

Friday, June 28, 2024

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'KirbyVision: A Tribute To Jack Kirby' Group Art Exhibition

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'KirbyVision: A Tribute To Jack Kirby', a group art exhibition, in collaboration with the Jack Kirby Museum, celebrating Kirby's artwork and profound influence on comics, art, and popular culture, featuring new works, inspired by one of the most influential and prolific creators in the history of comics, from over 70 of the top artists in the New Contemporary art scene, alongside original artworks by Kirby.

Opening night is on Saturday June 29 from 7-11pm PT in the Main Gallery, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until August 3 2024.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Yonder!' Solo Art Exhibition by Bennett Slater

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Yonder!', a solo art exhibition by Bennett Slater.

Opening night is on Saturday June 29 from 12-6pm PT in Gallery 2, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until August 3 2024.

#CoolArt: 'Critical' prints by Bailey Sullivan through PangeaSeed

'Critical' by Bailey Sullivan.

Part of PangeaSeed's educational print program, 'Printed Oceans', raising awareness and education of pressing marine environmental issues through the lens of some of today's most respected creative minds.

Fine art giclee print on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm museum-grade archival paper, in a signed and numbered 12" x 16" edition of 35 for $50; and a signed and numbered 18" x 24" edition of 15 for $100.

On sale now through PangeaSeed.

Proceeds from this print will go to help power PangeaSeed Foundation's global ARTivism efforts and the artists who dedicate their time and talent to their cause.

12" x 16" Edition

#CoolArt: 'Eyes Without A Face: Godzilla Minus One Minus Color' print by Jason Edmiston through Ghost X Ghost

'Eyes Without A Face: Godzilla Minus One Minus Color' by Jason Edmiston.

24" x 10¼" fine art print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $100.

On sale Friday June 28 at 12pm PT through Ghost X Ghost.

#CoolArt: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' TIMED Release print by Rory Kurtz through CODA

'The Grand Budapest Hotel' by Rory Kurtz.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered TIMED Release edition for $80.

On sale until Sunday July 7 through CODA.

#CoolArt: 'The Warriors' prints by Rich Kelly through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Warriors' by Rich Kelly.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $60; a numbered Variant edition of 75 for $75; and archival pigment prints on 4mm thick acrylic panel, in Regular and Variant editions of 25 for $125 each, with numbered COA and BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Friday June 28 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Swamp Demon' by Frank Frazetta

'Swamp Demon' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for 'Witch Of The Dark Gate', book 2 of the 'Gavin Black' series written by John Jakes, and for 'Frank Frazetta's Swamp Demon' issue #1 published July 2008 by Image Comics.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Tron Legacy' AP Edition prints by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

'Tron Legacy' by Chris Thornley (Raid71).

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print with a Glow In The Dark ink layer, in a numbered Regular AP edition for £60; a numbered Variant AP edition for £70; and a numbered Foil Variant AP edition for £70.

On sale Thursday June 27 at 6pm UK through Chris' website.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Tampoco' print by We Buy Your Kids through Black Dragon Press & Mutant

'Tampoco' by We Buy Your Kids.

18" x 24" screen print on 300gsm Gmund Bauhaus archival paper, in a numbered limited edition of 200 for £45 / $60.

On sale Thursday June 27 at 5pm UK (12pm CT) through Black Dragon Press and Mutant.

#CoolArt: 'Jaws' print by Neil Fraser through Vice Press

'Jaws' by Neil Fraser.

Officially licensed 36" x 12" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 150 for £44.99 ($60).

On sale Thursday June 27 at 6pm UK (1pm ET) through Vice Press (in collaboration with Bottleneck Gallery).

#ArtOfTheDay: 'A Spark In The Cinders' by Tran Nguyen

'A Spark In The Cinders' by Tran Nguyen.

Cover art for the novel 'A Spark In The Cinders', written by Jenny Elder Moke, published June 2023.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Prequel Trilogy' prints by Kevin Wilson through Bottleneck Gallery

'Star Wars Prequel Trilogy' by Kevin Wilson.

Officially licensed 24" x 12" giclee prints, in numbered Regular editions of 150 for $45 each, and $135 for a Regular edition 3 print set; and numbered Variant editions of 75 for $50 each, and $145 for a Variant edition 3 print set.

On sale Wednesday June 26 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'The Sith's Agenda' (Regular Edition)

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: Darth Maul' print by Vance Kelly through Moor-Art Gallery

'Darth Maul' by Vance Kelly.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" giclee print on Archival stock with Sideshow emboss seal, in a numbered limited PRIMO edition of 10 for £99.99, with signed Moor-Art Gallery Certificate of Authenticity.

On sale Wednesday June 26 at 6pm UK through Moor-Art Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Athena' by Ksenia Svincova (IrenHorrors)

'Athena' by Ksenia Svincova (IrenHorrors).

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

#CoolArt: 'The Mummy' prints by James Bousema through Vice Press

'The Mummy' by James Bousema.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" Lithograph print, in a numbered Regular edition of 175 for £39.99; and a numbered Foil Variant edition of 150 for £49.99.

On sale Tuesday June 25 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

#CoolArt: 'Wolverine #24' prints by Jim Lee through Bottleneck Gallery

'Wolverine #24' by Jim Lee.

Officially licensed 3 layer acrylic panel prints, in a 16" x 24" edition of 150 for $125, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity; and in a 7" x 10.5" edition of 75 for $75, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Tuesday June 25 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Spider-Man #13' prints by Todd McFarlane through Bottleneck Gallery

'Spider-Man #13' by Todd McFarlane.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" screen print, in a limited edition of 200 for $50; 3 layer acrylic panel prints, in a 16" x 24" edition of 250 for $125, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity; and in a  7" x 10.5" edition of 150 for $75, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Tuesday June 25 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Grail' by Syd Mills (Vetyr)

'Grail' by Syd Mills (Vetyr).

Art for the 'Classics But Make It Gay Vol 2' artbook, published by Nova and Mali.

Monday, June 24, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Grateful Dead' prints by Anthony Petrie through Bottleneck Gallery

'Grateful Dead' by Anthony Petrie.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 175 for $50; a 3D Lenticular print on 1mm PET, in a limited edition of 100 for $85, with a numbered COA and BNG hologram of authenticity; a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 125 for $60; and a numbered Rose Foil Variant edition of 100 for $60.

On sale Monday June 24 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

Winners of the 2024 Locus Awards for Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature Announced

The Locus Science Fiction Foundation have announced the winners of the 2024 Locus Awards.

The Locus Awards are presented to winners of the Locus Magazine's annual readers' poll, first presented in 1971, to recognize excellence in science fiction and fantasy literature.

SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL

  • System Collapse, Martha Wells (Tordotcom)

FANTASY NOVEL

  • Witch King, Martha Wells (Tordotcom)

HORROR NOVEL

  • A House with Good Bones, T Kingfisher (Nightfire; Titan UK)


YOUNG ADULT NOVEL

  • Promises Stronger Than Darkness, Charlie Jane Anders (Tor Teen; Titan UK)


FIRST NOVEL

  • The Saint of Bright Doors, Vajra Chandrasekera (Tordotcom)


NOVELLA

  • Thornhedge, T Kingfisher (Tor; Titan UK)


NOVELETTE

  • “The Rainbow Bank”, Uchechukwu Nwaka (GigaNotoSaurus 8/23)


SHORT STORY

  • “How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub”, P Djèlí Clark (Uncanny 1-2/23)


ANTHOLOGY

  • Out There Screaming, Jordan Peele & John Joseph Adams, eds. (Random House; Picador)


COLLECTION

  • White Cat, Black Dog, Kelly Link (Random House; Ad Astra)


MAGAZINE

  • Uncanny


PUBLISHER

  • Tor


EDITOR

  • Neil Clarke


ARTIST

  • John Picacio


NON-FICTION

  • Space Crone, Ursula K Le Guin (Silver)


ILLUSTRATED AND ART BOOK

  • The Culture: The Drawings, Iain M Banks (Orbit US; Orbit UK)

SPECIAL AWARD 2024: Fostering Excellence in Craft & Career

  • Jeanne Cavelos and the Odyssey Writing Workshop

#ArtOfTheDay: Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Raphael Lacoste

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Raphael Lacoste.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Girl Running With Wet Canvas' by Norman Rockwell

'Girl Running With Wet Canvas' by Norman Rockwell.

Cover art for the April 12 1930 issue of 'The Saturday Evening Post.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Rafael Grampá

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Rafael Grampá.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Cleopatra & Marc Antony' by JC Leyendecker

'Cleopatra & Marc Antony' by JC Leyendecker

Friday, June 21, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Just Before The Parley With The Trogs' TIMED Release print by Peter Ferguson through Roq La Rue

'Just Before The Parley With The Trogs' by Peter Ferguson.

22" x 22.5" giclee fine art print, in a signed and numbered TIMED Release edition for $250.

On sale until Saturday June 22 at 10am PT through Roq La Rue.

#CoolArt: 'Ultraman: Rising' prints by Tom Whalen through Nakatomi Inc

'Ultraman: Rising' by Tom Whalen

Officially licensed 18" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $50; and a numbered Silver Foil Variant edition of 50 for $75.

On sale now through Nakatomi Inc.

Regular Edition

#CoolArt: 'Two Of Wands' print by Caitlin Hackett through The People's Print Shop

'Two Of Wands' by Caitlin Hackett.

24" x 18" archival pigment print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 for $75.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

#CoolArt: 'Escape From New York' TIMED Release & Variant Edition prints by Elvisdead through Moor-Art Gallery

'Escape From New York' by Mathieu Pequignot (aka Elvisdead).

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print, in a TIMED Release edition for £59.99; and a Variant giclee print edition with Sideshow emboss seal, in a numbered limited edition of 200, with Certificate of Authenticity, for £69.99.

On sale Friday June 21 at 6pm UK until Monday July 8 through Moor-Art Gallery.

TIMED Release Edition

#CoolArt: 'The Lord Of The Rings: Flame of Anor' print by Chris Valentine through Moor-Art Gallery

'The Lord Of The Rings: Flame of Anor' by Chris Valentine.

Officially licensed 16" x 24" giclee print on Archival stock with Sideshow emboss seal, in a numbered limited edition of 200, with Certificate of Authenticity, for £69.99.

On sale Friday June 21 at 6pm UK through Moor-Art Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Akira' prints by Chris Skinner through Bottleneck Gallery

'Where Are The Brakes?' by Chris Skinner.

Officially licensed 36" x 12" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50; a digital print on 2mm thick aluminum panel in a limited edition of 30 for $125, with a numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity; and a numbered Manga Variant edition of 50 for $60.

On sale Friday June 21 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Aluminum Panel Edition

#CoolArt: 'Howl's Moving Castle' prints by Alex Hovey through Bottleneck Gallery

'Howl's Moving Castle' by Alex Hovey.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $50; a numbered Regular Metallic Foil edition of 50 for $50; a numbered Regular Rainbow Foil edition of 20 for $70; a numbered Variant edition of 50 for $50; a numbered Variant Metallic Foil edition of 25 for $60; and a numbered Variant Rainbow Foil edition of 20 for $70.

On sale Friday June 21 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Serpent' by Frank Frazetta

'Serpent' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the novel, 'Ardor on Argos', written by andrew j offutt, published in 1973.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

#CoolArt: 'The Siren' Original Art by Karen Remsen through Every Day Original

'The Siren' by Karen Remsen.

10" x 10" oil and glass beads on cradled panel, in a 1/1 edition for $750.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Summer Fairy' Original Art by Makenna Karp through Every Day Original

'Summer Fairy' by Makenna Karp.

8" by 10" oil painting on a board, in a 9.5" x 11.5" gold frame, in a 1/1 edition for $500.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Submerged' Original Art by Amber Feng through Every Day Original

'Submerged' by Amber Feng.

10" x 14" gouache and coloured pencil on Arches hot press watercolour paper, in a 1/1 edition for $550.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'In The Garden At Twilight' Original Art by Leah Mitchell through Every Day Original

'In The Garden At Twilight' by Leah Mitchell.

16" x 19.75" oil painting on linen adhered to thin archival gatorfoam board, in a 1/1 edition for $650.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: Eyes Without A Face' TIMED Release print by Jason Edmiston through Bottleneck Gallery

'Eyes Without A Face: Zabrak Sith Warrior' by Jason Edmiston.

9" x 5" giclee print, in a numbered TIMED Release edition for $35.

On sale Thursday June 20 at 12pm ET until Sunday June 23 at 11.59pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Slav Epic' by Alphonse Mucha

'The Slav Epic' by Alphonse Mucha.

Art from the 1930 art exhibition poster of 'The Slav Epic' in Brno, Czech Republic.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Suspiria' prints & VHS Video Cassettes through Vice Press

Remaining 'Suspiria' prints and VHS cassettes from Vice Press that debuted exclusively at 'Open House 2024', poster & art print convention and social on Saturday June 8 2024.

'Suspiria' by John J Pearson.
Officially licensed 24" x 36" lithograph print, in a numbered 'Open House' Variant edition of 150 for £39.99.

'Suspiria' (Original Theatrical Poster)
Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 200 for £49.99.

'Suspiria VHS (Collector's Edition)' by John J Pearson & Mario de Berardinis.
PAL / NTSC VHS video cassette, in a limited edition of 500 for £27.99.

'Suspiria VHS (Volk Edition)' by John J Pearson.
PAL / NTSC VHS video cassette, in a limited edition of 500 for £27.99.

On sale Thursday June 20 at 6pm UK through Vice Press.

'Suspiria' (Open House Variant Edition) by John J Pearson

#CoolArt: 'Black Mirror: San Junipero' print by Tula Lotay through Bottleneck Gallery

'Black Mirror: San Junipero' by Tula Lotay.

24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered limited edition of 115 for $75.

On sale Wednesday June 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #4' print by Tula Lotay through Bottleneck Gallery

'Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #4' by Tula Lotay.

24" x 36" screen print with metallic inks, in a numbered limited edition of 100 for $60.

On sale Wednesday June 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Dawn of the Dead' prints by Ken Taylor through ISH

'Dawn of the Dead' by Ken Taylor.

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 150 for $70; a numbered Metallic ink Variant edition of 100 for $80; and archival pigment prints on 4mm thick acrylic panels, in Regular and Variant editions of 25 for $125 each, with numbered COA with BNG hologram of authenticity.

On sale Wednesday June 19 at 1pm ET through ISH.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'A Melody Of Ancient Egypt' by Henry Clive

'A Melody Of Ancient Egypt' by Henry Clive.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

#CoolArt: 'Dave Matthews Band at Virginia Beach VA' AP Edition prints by James Flames

'Dave Matthews Band at Virginia Beach VA' by James Flames.

18" x 24" screen print, in a signed and numbered Regular AP edition of 75; a signed and numbered 'Rose Garden' HoloFoil Variant AP edition of 10; and a signed and numbered 'Hazy Waves' HoloFoil Variant AP edition of 25.

On sale Tuesday June 18 at 1pm ET from James' website.

#CoolArt: 'The Goonies' prints by Rhys Cooper through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Goonies' by Rhys Cooper.

Officially licenced 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Dubloon Metallic Ink Variant edition of 150 for $60; a numbered Never Say Die Foil Variant edition of 100 for $70; a numbered Willy's Gold Foil Variant edition of 100 for $70; and a numbered Copper Bones Metallic Foil Variant edition of 100 for $70.

On sale Tuesday June 18 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Dubloon Metallic Ink Edition