Cool Art: 'Still Flying' by Nicolas Bannister

'Still Flying' by Nicolas Bannister, is a new print release from ACME Archives.

It's an 18" x 24" lithograph print in a hand-numbered limited edition of 395 and costs $40.

Go here to buy.

#FantasyArtThursday: 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Madalyn McLeod

'Little Red Riding Hood' by Madalyn McLeod.

Cool Art: 'Rocketing Thru The Hollywood Age' by Pon

The 'Rocketeer' inspired, 'Rocketing Thru The Hollywood Age' by Pon, is a new print release from Style Over Substance.

It's a 13" x 19" high quality inkjet print on velvet fine art paper, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 50 and costs $25.

Go here to buy.

Cool Art: 'Janus' by John Vogl

'Janus' by John Vogl.

It's an 18" x 24" 4 colour hand pulled screenprint on on 100# French Insulation Pink Cover Paper, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 100 and costs $30.

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Cool Art: Joshua Budich's 'Fictional Food' AP Print Drop

On Friday June 12, Joshua Budich will be dropping his AP (Artist Proof) prints from his Gallery1988 solo art show; 'Fictional Food', that explored the culinary aspects of popular culture based on edible items from TV and film.

The exhibition showcased 42 new screenprints, many of which are now SOLD OUT over at Gallery1988, so this'll be the last opportunity to grab these prints. He'll also be offering Free Shipping (up to $10) on orders of $55 or more. Just enter "FREESHIP" when you checkout.

Follow him on Twitter @jbudich and on Facebook for the online announcement.

Go here to buy.

#WhelanWednesday: 'The Gameplayers of Zan' by Michael Whelan

Cover art by Michael Whelan for the novel 'The Gameplayers of Zan', Book 2 of the Ler series by MA Foster.

Cool Art: 'Visit Downtown Mos Eisley' by Ian Glaubinger

'Visit Downtown Mos Eisley' by Ian Glaubinger, is a new print release through Dark Ink Art.

This 'Star Wars' inspired poster is a 16" x 20" silkscreen print, in a signed limited edition of 150, costs $50.

Go here to buy.

Cool Art: 2015 'Into The Pixel' Collection Revealed

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced the 18 winning pieces of the world-renowned 2015 Into the Pixel (ITP) collection.

Created in 2004, the annual ITP art exhibit honours video game artists who continue to push the interactive entertainment art form forward. Co-produced by the ESA and AIAS, the 2015 ITP collection will be shown for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games and related products, from June 16-18, 2015, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Check out the 18 winning pieces below, and click to embiggen for a hi-res close up look in all their glory!

Hop over to the Into The Pixel website for a look at the previous winners since 2004 too.

'Ori and the Blind Forest'
'Ori and Naru' by Johannes Figlhuber & Max Degen

Cool Art: Modern Eden Gallery presents 'Superhero' Art Exhibition

Modern Eden Gallery presents 'Superhero', their fourth annual exhibition paying homage to the champions and defenders of the world, born from the exemplary imaginations of renowned illustrators, writers, publishers, and filmmakers, with leading contemporary artists creating their interpretations in the style of classical portraiture painting.

The opening reception is on Saturday June 13 from 6-9pm at Modern Eden Gallery, 801 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 with Exhibition Curator, Bradley Platz and select participating artists also in attendance at the reception. The exhibition will be on display through July 3.

by Leilani Bustamante

Cool Art: 'Lawrence of Arabia' by AJ Frena

'Lawrence of Arabia' by AJ Frena.

#VallejoTuesday: 'Lady Of The Air' by Boris Vallejo

Cool Art: Prints From Tom Whalen's 'Pulp Menagerie' Art Show - Part 2

The next set of prints from Tom Whalen's 'Pulp Menagerie' art solo art show that was on display at Mondo Gallery in Austin, TX, will be available through Mondo.

They go on sale at a random time on Tuesday June 9. Follow on Twitter @mondonews for the on sale announcement.

'Back to the Future' by Tom Whalen
24" x 18" screenprint, in a hand numbered limited edition of 325. $45

Cool Art: 'Immortan Joe' by Len Peralta

The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' inspired 'Immortan Joe' by Len Peralta, is an 8.5" x 11" print and costs $15.

Go here to buy.

#McQuarrieMonday: 'Jawa Fortress' by Ralph McQuarrie

Illustration by Ralph McQuarrie from the 'Illustrated Star Wars Universe'.

Cool Art: 'Undulate' by Kelly McKernan

'Undulate' by Kelly McKernan, was painted with watercolour on an 8" x 10" hot press illustration board.

It's available from Every Day Originals for $400.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Alex Horley

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I'll be showcasing art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Alex Horley.

The 50th Annual Nebula Awards Winners Announced

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have announced the winners of this year’s Nebula Awards, along with the Ray Bradbury and Andre Norton Awards.

Each year, the organization’s members vote on which stories they consider to be the best novel, novella, novelette, short story and Young Adult story in the genre, as well as the best outstanding dramatic presentation. The 50th Annual Nebula Awards Weekend were held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, June 4 through 7, 2015 and hosted by Nick Offerman.

Best Novel
''Annihilation', Jeff VanderMeer (FSG Originals; Fourth Estate; HarperCollins Canada)

Best Novella
'Yesterday’s Kin', Nancy Kress (Tachyon)

Best Novelette
'A Guide to the Fruits of Hawai’i', Alaya Dawn Johnson (F&SF 7-8/14)

Best Short Story
'Jackalope Wives', Ursula Vernon (Apex 1/7/14)

Ray Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation
'Guardians of the Galaxy',
Written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
'Love Is the Drug', Alaya Dawn Johnson (Levine)

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Alex Garner

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I'll be showcasing art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Alex Garner.

Cool Art: 'Study 1, 2, 3' by Brian Ewing

Artwork by Brian Ewing, for 'Tiny Trifecta', the fifth annual group art show hosted at Cotton Candy Machine and curated by Tara McPherson, where each artist will be creating three tiny pieces of $100 artwork.

The opening reception is Saturday June 6 from 7-11pm at Cotton Candy Machine, 235 South 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the exhibition will be on display until July 5.

Go here to see more previews.

All initial sales will be on a first come first served basis, in person only. Limit of 2 pieces per person. All remaining pieces go online early the following week.

Cool Art: 'The Goonies' by Francesco Francavilla

'The Goonies' by Francesco Francavilla.

This special lithograph print is a limited edition of 1000 for $20 and will be available at the Dark Horse Comics booth at the 30th anniversary celebration Goonies Day in Astoria, Oregon this weekend.