Michael Whelan, Artist

[wizardsrainbow]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DW_REMK_4.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

Incredible!!!
Congratulations!

[herbertwest]

i am speachless :-)

[Melike]

This is just brilliant!

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome. Very nice birthday gift.

[Patrick]

:thumbsup:

[Fsmdr]

Purchased one of this set last week:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130280903241&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

One of the prints in it is 'Gunslinger On a Beach'. It's quite fun to have.

[Patrick]

Purchased one of this set last week:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130280903241&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

One of the prints in it is 'Gunslinger On a Beach'. It's quite fun to have.

Ok, I'll bite. :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190330239374

[wizardsrainbow]

This is the official unveiling of the new Father Callahan! Michael was commissioned to do character sketches of all the major (and some minor) characters in the Dark Tower series for the Discordia project that debuts this Monday at www.stephenking.com. I posed for Michael in March. Steve was just offered all of the artwork, and luckily he did not choose Callahan. So, after Audrey frames the painting, it will hang in my home (I think in my Betts Books office). Woo-hoo! Here he is:


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/CALLAHAN2.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

Amazing! What a likeness!!

[Sam]

OMG! David, that is STUNNING. And to have it hanging in your Office? Un-freaking-real.

Simply STUNNING!

[turtlex]

David - That is super cool. It's so very right that you'll have it for your new office.

[oy-the-brave]

Absolutely fantastic, congrats David :drool:

[Fsmdr]

Truly beautiful, David!. The glow on that painting is amazing. How apt that you are portrayed as father Callahan with a Stephen King book in hand. :clap:

[Patrick]

I am so thrilled for you that you will receive the original painting, David! Your new Betts Books is the perfect place to display it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Amazing David. You must be very proud. It will look great on your "office" wall, and on the new website!

[carlosdetweiller]

That's really nice, David! Or perhaps we should call you "Father" now?

Congratulations! It is a great painting.

[jhanic]

WOW!! I think that's great! Congratulations!

John

[Brice]

Just incredible! :D Congratulations, David!

[herbertwest]

its awesome that you will own the original painting!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Truly TRULY Amazing

Congratulations David (oooh I mean Uncle David) :excited:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[wizardsrainbow]

Thanks everyone. Really, really an honor for me.

[herbertwest]

If one day a movie is getting based on it, you should cast :)

[Brice]

Oh, for real! I don't want a movie, but David can be the only Callahan now. :D

[turtlex]

All you Michael Whelan fans... you just have to play the Discordia game and get a look at the DT art.

Personally, the portrait of Eddie - I'm ( practically ) speechless. It's wonderful. And the Susannah, simply beautiful.

David - I don't suppose you have any idea if any of the Discordia Art might someday be available in prints/lithos from MW's site?

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations, David!!

[bast_imret]

Very nice, David. Can't wait to see some pics of it hanging in your office.

[smnw10]

There are several of the paintings by Michael Whelan in DT7 that I would love to have prints of, I just can't find them for sale anywhere. The few that are on Michael's website are not ones I'm looking for.

I'm looking for a print of:
The Clearing
Walter's End

And I know there was one from DT1 but I can't think of it offhand at the moment.

Does anyone know if prints were ever even available for these? If they were, where might I find them?

John

[wizardsrainbow]

There are several of the paintings by Michael Whelan in DT7 that I would love to have prints of, I just can't find them for sale anywhere. The few that are on Michael's website are not ones I'm looking for.

I'm looking for a print of:
The Clearing
Walter's End

And I know there was one from DT1 but I can't think of it offhand at the moment.

Does anyone know if prints were ever even available for these? If they were, where might I find them?

John

John-

To the best of my knowledge, Michael never did prints of these paintings. He did the Crimson King and Roland holding the rose in front of the Tower.

[mikeC]

Out of all the moments of the DT books my favorite is the Poloroid Pic of the dark tower. I saw in the Knowing Darkness book that MW id a B/W drawing of that. Is that in the DT7?
I would love to have that as a print.

[smnw10]

That's a bummer those prints weren't available. Both those paintings have a lot of meaning not just to the story line but to my life personally.

oh well, maybe someday.

[Randall Flagg]

We'll leave this up a bit, then merge it into the existing Michael Whelan thread.:grouphug:

[Spencer]

Does anyone have further information about this?
http://www.suvudu.com/2009/12/a-new-michael-whelan-dark-tower-painting.html

[Ari_Racing]

Yes, it was commisioned for the book KNOWING DARKNESS.

Incredible image.

[Spencer]

Thank you! I knew of the Knowing Darkness book, but didn't connect it with this.

[gsvec]

And Jerad ran out of prints. :(

[carlosdetweiller]

I thought these would be better here than in the Pride and Joy thread.

Here are two small (8"x8" & 8"x10") character sketches that Michael Whelan did for the Discordia project.

I think these are in the same series of art that David's Father Callahan is from but I'm not certain.

I do know that I was NOT the model for either of these!

"Alain" and "Cuthbert" both done in acrylics. Expert framing by Audrey Price.

I like these a lot and Judy says I can hang them anywhere in the house.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/alain.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/cuthbert.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Almost forgot. I got a freebie with these. A pencil drawing of Roland.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/whelansketch.jpg

[jhanic]

WOW!! Very nice!

John

[willie3]

Bob, those are fantastic !! :drool:

Karl

[turtlex]

Bob!!! Those are amazing... just a-maz-ing !!!!
Congratulations!

[Randall Flagg]

Stunning.

<-----Has to repeat STUNNING!


No surprise that Whelan is a great artist, Audrey Price knows how to frame the art, and Bob is the best at obtaining, and displaying (archiving) it.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Outstanding Bob.

The Pencil drawing is fantastic

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!!

Both may have my fingerprints, since I had both in my hands when I visited the Whelans last November :)

[artan]

Amazing carlos!!!! You must be more than happy!!!
In italy we say: You should be in the seventh sky!!!! :rock:

I love the Pencil drawing

[Fsmdr]

Wow!!. They are so beautiful. You must be in 9th heaven!. Congrats bob.

[oy-the-brave]

Wow Bob, the paintings are absolutely stunning, and the drawing is amazing as well, congrats:thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

really nice !!!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

Yes, those are the same renditions that Michael used in the Discordia project and when he did my Father Callahan. I still need to pick mine up!!!

Stephen had first pick of all the art of course. He bought several, but I am not at liberty to say which ones.

[Ari_Racing]

The remarque I received with my Knowing Darkness:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/525/124.jpg

My first MW remarque :)

[carlosdetweiller]

That's nice, Ari. I like that one a lot.

[Nerak]

Congratulations!!

Both may have my fingerprints, since I had both in my hands when I visited the Whelans last November :)

mmm...already has YOUR fingerprints on it, huh....when are you coming back to the states again?!?!?!?

[Patrick]

Fantastic works of art, Bob. All three.

Great remarque, Ari!

[Calla_Wolf]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Made my day to see those

[biomieg]

GREAT acquisitions, Bob and Ari!!

[frik]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Made my day to see those

And mine!! :excited:

sk

[wizardsrainbow]

I am scheduled to go see Michael and Audrey later this afternoon. I don't know if it will be a shorter visit or an extended one. I am anxious to see how Audrey framed my Callahan painting. It's been ready for me since Christmas...we've just been too busy to get together. Also, I am getting a book signed for a member here.

If there is any newsworthy info to share, I'll post it here.

[willie3]

Very Cool David !!

Tell 'em we said "Hey!"

Karl

[wizardsrainbow]

I had a nice visit with Michael and Audrey. Only saw Michael for about a half hour to talk over tea and to exchange some items. Spent another hour with Audrey strategizing on how we can work together...Michael Whelan art and Betts Books. Lots of good ideas but keeping them close to the vest for now.

At any rate, I finally picked up my framed Callahan plus two unexpected bonus pieces of art. Michael gave me the prelim sketch that he did when I modeled for him last March in his studio and he also did an extra remarque of me as Callahan for my Knowing Darkness art book that just was released. Here is the artwork I received yesterday:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Callahan_studio_sketch.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Callahan_remarque.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Callahan_framed.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Those are all stunning. If your children ever misbehave, just assume that face from the painting.

[wizardsrainbow]

Those are all stunning. If your children ever misbehave, just assume that face from the painting.

:wtf::angry:

[Ricky]

Very cool David. I assume the painting isn't on canvas?

[Fsmdr]

Very nice, David. You must be so proud.

[Ari_Racing]

Amazing!!! Congratulations!!!

[jhanic]

Wonderful!

John

[herbertwest]

it's really a wonderful painting!

[wizardsrainbow]

Very cool David. I assume the painting isn't on canvas?

Ricky, no not on canvas. I don't know enough about art supplies to say what it is painted on when I saw all his Discordia work. Callahan was a bit larger than the others. I'll have to ask him.

[Ricky]

Ricky, no not on canvas. I don't know enough about art supplies to say what it is painted on when I saw all his Discordia work. Callahan was a bit larger than the others. I'll have to ask him.

Oh okay, I didn't think so. I was just curious to see, if it was, how it would be possible to frame canvas art.

[Fsmdr]

Very cool David. I assume the painting isn't on canvas?

Ricky, no not on canvas. I don't know enough about art supplies to say what it is painted on when I saw all his Discordia work. Callahan was a bit larger than the others. I'll have to ask him.

Do you know if it's painted with acrylic or oil paint?. Would love to hear more about it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Do you know if it's painted with acrylic or oil paint?. Would love to hear more about it.

Acrylic and pencil if it is the same as my Cuthbert and Alain.

[carlosdetweiller]

Those are nice, David. Congratulations!

[Sam]

Oh okay, I didn't think so. I was just curious to see, if it was, how it would be possible to frame canvas art.

To frame canvas art, from my understanding, is fairly easy. You attach the canvas to stretcher bars on all sides of the canvas and build the frame around the canvas. Every recently made canvas framed artwork I have seen did not have any glass in front of it. The older ones I have seen have been in museums and I didn't want to touch them to find out. I'm not an artist and have no experience with canvas pieces myself. Every piece of art in my home is either sericel, paper, or cork. If I am wrong, please correct me.

[wizardsrainbow]

Do you know if it's painted with acrylic or oil paint?. Would love to hear more about it.

Acrylic and pencil if it is the same as my Cuthbert and Alain.

Yes, the same for me.

[turtlex]

Gosh David - Those are wonderful...

... and I love how you sort of side-mentioned a possible project with Betts and Michael Whelan!! How awesome would that be!!!! Hope it comes to pass!

[gsvec]

What a great series, David! How nice that you received the prelims/different versions. Michael made you a little meaner-looking each step of the way!

And I'm with Pam - can't wait to hear what happens on the Betts/Whelan front. :evil:

[The Library Policeman]

That painting is beautiful David. Congrats.

[oy-the-brave]

The painting and drawings are fantastic David, congrats:thumbsup:

[Patrick]

Your remarque and final Discordia project artwork are fantastic, David. Great choice on the frame/matting for the artwork. Cool bonus preliminary sketch too!

[wizardsrainbow]

Michael Whelan has an exhibition coming up at Trees Place on Cape Cod in another week.

Here is the link:

http://treesplace.com/Artist%20pages/Artists/Whelan/Image%20lists/MW-%20Page%201%20of%202.htm

[wizardsrainbow]

MIchael's new gallery work is pretty freakin' awesome. Some VERY different stuff than what he's done in the past. Galley opening was well attended and I got to spend lots of time with Michael and Audrey. Will be seeing them in a couple days as well.

[Patrick]

Good for you, David. Sounds like a worthwhile evening with friends!

[Tito_Villa]

Yeah i saw some of the stuff on facebook, amazing how he can do that stuff!

[Bev Vincent]

Received an e-mail from Michael Whelan that contains a new Dark Tower print, The Long Road (http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_35&products_id=342&osCsid=r7cpk9dab5e2f77h3g52l4a655)

In this painting, Michael shows us the soul-wearying travail of Roland the Gunslinger as he marches doggedly through all space and time to reach his goal.

A new Whelan classic that perfectly captures King's final words on his epic. "It is the journey that matters, not the destination."

[WeDealInLead]

He's also selling an original painting of Roland for just over $2,000.

[mikeC]

That's awesome!
I emailed him a couple times to ask if he would please make a print of the DT polaroid picture drawing. That's one of my favorites out of the whole series.

[Ricky]

The Long Road is probably my favorite Whelan painting. I love it. I'm tempted to buy it, but then of course, I'd have to get it framed. Money, money, money. :lol:

[neosatus]

Received an e-mail from Michael Whelan that contains a new Dark Tower print, The Long Road (http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_35&products_id=342&osCsid=r7cpk9dab5e2f77h3g52l4a655)

In this painting, Michael shows us the soul-wearying travail of Roland the Gunslinger as he marches doggedly through all space and time to reach his goal.

A new Whelan classic that perfectly captures King's final words on his epic. "It is the journey that matters, not the destination."

Wow. I really like that paining but, 200 seems a lot for... a print? I mean it's cool it's signed and all but his sig isn't exactly hard to come by. Are small prints like that commonly that expensive unframed?

[Merlin1958]

Received an e-mail from Michael Whelan that contains a new Dark Tower print, The Long Road (http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=33_35&products_id=342&osCsid=r7cpk9dab5e2f77h3g52l4a655)

In this painting, Michael shows us the soul-wearying travail of Roland the Gunslinger as he marches doggedly through all space and time to reach his goal.

A new Whelan classic that perfectly captures King's final words on his epic. "It is the journey that matters, not the destination."

Wow. I really like that paining but, 200 seems a lot for... a print? I mean it's cool it's signed and all but his sig isn't exactly hard to come by. Are small prints like that commonly that expensive unframed?

Trust me, his sig is indeed "hard to come by". Unless maybe you are Dave at Betts!!!! I've tried!!!

[Ricky]

In the grand scheme of things, I would say Whelan's is one of the easiest (or, well, most in circulation). Wrightson and McKean on the other hand...

[wizardsrainbow]

This is new to my collection...have to pay for it first though!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/large_RolandDeschain.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Awesome.

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, David. I actually had that in my shopping cart the other day and was filling in my credit card information when I talked myself out of it on the grounds that I really couldn't afford it right now. I do like that painting very, very much.

[Patrick]

Wow! David, please post a larger photo if you can.

[Fsmdr]

Great buy, David!. Yes, please post a picture when you receive it.

[willie3]

David, that is excellent!
Congratulations!!

Karl

[wizardsrainbow]

Will do. There was another Roland for sale that just went up over the weekend...one of the original "Rolands" from Legends with Roland holding his guns crossed across his chest. I tried to get a deal on both, but another member here is going to get that one.

[wizardsrainbow]

I will not steal his thunder (envious am I), but here is the other one I wanted pretty badly.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/large_RolandX.jpg

[Shannon]

I like them very much! :)

[DarkOne]

It's been a long time since I've been on here and I am blown away by some of the new artwork you all have acquired! I jumped back in because I am stoked to have purchased an original Michael Whelan DT related piece!!! It's The Lord of Discordia!! I have always wanted an original from Michael Whelan!

[Shannon]

Congrats new old person! Pictures, pictures! :)

[Patrick]

Looking forward to seeing it, DarkOne!

Once you have 5 posts, you will gain greater member functionality, such as the ability to post photos.

[DarkOne]

Most definitely! There will be pictures if Ka wills it!

[oy-the-brave]

It's badass, I wanted it badly :pullhair: here's a link:

http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_56&products_id=373&osCsid=2sg5v8vhs1aavg39bvbkbqh3i7

Congrats DarkOne:thumbsup:

[Pasiuk57]

VERY NICE!!

[PlayPhish]

Congratulations on the purchase! I've seen it in person and it is quite stunning; probably my favorite portrayal of the Red King from Michael. The Dark Man is also great... loving the pastel pencil and washes he's been doing.

[Randall Flagg]

It's badass, I wanted it badly :pullhair: here's a link:

http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_56&products_id=373&osCsid=2sg5v8vhs1aavg39bvbkbqh3i7

Congrats DarkOne:thumbsup:
That is a great image.

[Brice]

That's a fantastic picture.

[Tito_Villa]

They are all great, i just wish i could afford one!

[DarkOne]

I agree! They're all very nice. The Lord of Discordia just struck me and the opportunity might never come again.

[wizardsrainbow]

Congrats. I hope to see Michael this week and pick up my Roland!

[DarkOne]

That's*amazing you know Michael Whelan and can bring it home safe and sound (envy). I just hope my CK arrives undamaged. Great Roland by the way!

[Patrick]

Fantastic image!

[neosatus]

It's badass, I wanted it badly :pullhair: here's a link:

http://michaelwhelan.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_56&products_id=373&osCsid=2sg5v8vhs1aavg39bvbkbqh3i7

Congrats DarkOne:thumbsup:
That is a great image.

Totally! Congrats on it for sure, DarkOne. Can't wait to see better pics of it in the P&J thread.

[carlosdetweiller]

I just hope my CK arrives undamaged.

I doubt you will have any problems. The things I have gotten from Glass Onion (including artwork) are always very well packed. Audrey knows what she is doing.

[DarkOne]

I trust Audrey. I don't think I trust the post system or customs. Fingers crossed.

[wizardsrainbow]

Michael Whelan is doing well and sends his regards to all of you here that are fans of his. Got to spend 2 hours this morning with him and Audrey. Always a great time.

[DarkOne]

Glad to hear Michael's well. Would love to see the LSU Roland artwork! I'm still stoked about my Lord of Discordia!!!

[bast_imret]

Thanks for sending him our wishes. Great acquisitions you guys! Those are amazing paintings.

[Randall Flagg]

$1,900 framed.
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1354656871-whelan%20splash.jpg

http://www.michaelwhelan.com/shop/original-art/tower-card/

[mikeC]

worth noting you can get that and another as a print framed for $450!
http://www.michaelwhelan.com/shop/reproductions/all-reproductions/tower-card-unmasked-set/

I'm excited to see his cover for Mccammon's new one. That's what sold me on the purchase really.

[DarkOne]

That is sweet!

[Melike]

Interview: Fantasy art legend Michael Whelan relates his vision of Deathwing
http://www.blogcdn.com/wow.joystiq.com/media/2012/12/whelan4lsp.jpg (http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/interview-fantasy-art-legend-michael-whelan-relates-his-vision/)

[wizardsrainbow]

It has been TOO LONG for a Michael Whelan update so I happily can provide one....It has been 14 months since I visited Michael and Audrey in their home (they live 45 minutes away from me), but I spent three hours with them yesterday. my story and pictures in a minute.

One update though....after agreeing to do remarques (for a price obviously) for several years, Michael has stopped doing them for the time being so that he can focus 100% on his personal gallery work. Not to say he won't at some point agree to do remarques again, but I wanted to let you know that all requests will politely be turned down until further notice.

Now for my visit story:

I had a FABULOUS time with Michael and Audrey yesterday….spent 3 hours with them talking about our families, King, and everything in between…..always a magical time for me….You should SEE their home….OMG!!!!!!!!! virtually every piece of wall space is filled with a Whelan original…amazing how many he has kept for himself….to view up close and personal Roland – Legends on the Beach, Roland carrying Jake in the woods scene after Jake died, Crimson King on his throne….I visit heaven every time I go to their home.

Michael almost always leaves me with some goodies, sometimes things he ascribes no value to but are GOLD to me.

He was shuffling through some papers and pulled out a rough pencil sketch that he did of Charly from Firestarter. He said he was going to use the idea for Jerad’s huge art book “Knowing Darkness” but am 99% sure Michael said he never made an actual Remarque out of it, so he just gave me the sketch (pic attached).

Then…long story made short….several years ago Michael gave me as a Christmas gift a preliminary charcoal sketch he did PRIOR to the original 1982 Gunslinger artwork he did…Roland looking at his reflection in the water…..it was a Pride and Joy of mine….then Michael sheepishly asked for it back over 3 years ago as the sketch actually belongs with a Lettered copy of The Art of Michael Whelan that he has…he promised to “make it up to me.” It took him over 3 years to do it, but he gave me two pieces yesterday as “compensation”…the first being the ink sketch he did of the final illustration in LSOE, although this version is a mirror image of the one from the book and he actually added more shading and background to the version he gave me. Gift #2 is an early prelim Michael did of the Crimson King in oils on canvas. Michael said he obviously did away with the pointy hat but kept the main features are true image. Pretty AWESOME gifts.

Finally, Michael was doodling in a pad while we visited (I could not see what he was doing), but he slipped the sketch in with the Crimson King…it was of Oy….how he knew I always wanted a Whelan Oy is beyond me but to know he “inscribed” the drawing to me and that he did it in maybe 15 minutes while we were chatting is almost hard to believe. So those are my treasures I received (plus numerous signed books of my own, including the Orange Gunslinger proof I own –now signed by King AND Whelan, plus the Viking Gunslinger proof, also double signed).

I’m telling you, I can’t imagine what it would feel like to sit like that with Stephen King for 3 hours, but sitting with Michael Whelan is as close to sharing space with Gan as I’ll ever get I think.

Hope you like my story and pictures.

David

Here is Charly from Firestarter:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Charly.jpg

Here is Roland in LSOE with the Doctor bugs:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Roland_Doctors.jpg

Here are two early versions of the Crimson King:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Crimson3.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Crimson3.jpg

And here is Oy that he sketched out in about 15 minutes:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/Oy5.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Thanks for sharing your visit, David!! Awesome!!!

[Dan]

Absolutely amazing! Super jealous!

[Br!an]

Nice David! Very, seriously sweet!!!

Listening to your story and seeing your pictures is as close as I'll ever come to the experience so thanks for that.

[DarkOne]

Awesome as always! Cool to see an early version of the Crimson King.

[Randall Flagg]

David always gets the best stuff...

[WeDealInLead]

Unreal. That LSoE drawing and Oy are incredible.

[Merlin1958]

David always gets the best stuff...

Ain't that the truth!

[Papaseraphim]

David, Great art and the back story makes it better!

Thanks for sharing.

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations, David, on the visit, the gifts and the story. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who read it that was really jealous.

[Ari_Racing]

AMAZING! :) Congratulations!

[Bad Penny]

:drool: G O B S M A C K E D :drool:

[Rachel Readman]

Always great to read about your visits David and clearly any updates from Michael and Audrey.

Seeing the artwork he gave to you is truly a brilliant insight, thank you for sharing. The early CK paintings, it's funny seeing them compared with how the final painting turned out. Michael definitely did the right thing doing away with the pointy wizard hat.

[The Library Policeman]

:drool: G O B S M A C K E D :drool:

Very much this.

Congratulations on the new artwork, David.

[EXPLORER]

Fabulous story David, Thanks for sharing...
May all our life's have highlights like this!

[Bev Vincent]

Michael Whelan has a new exhibition opening on July 19th at Tree's Place Gallery in Orleans, MA.

The two-man show, which includes artist Christopher Pierce, will feature new works as well as classics from Michael's own collection—on display again for the first time in many years!

[webstar1000]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DW_REMK_4.jpg

Love this!

[burial]

As it was my birthday yesterday, it is appropriate to leave you a little teaser of a new awesome Pride & Joy (1 of 5) that await me upon my return from Ann Arbor next week. These have been in the works for a millenia...I have always wanted Michael Whelan to do remarques for me in my S/L Gunslingers (I have 3 numbers, a PC copy and a Lettered copy). We have talked about it for more than two years. I left my books with him in March and last night in an e-mail birthday wish, he left me a little present. There will be 4 more!

Hope you like....I am in a swoon.


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DW_REMK_4.jpg

Love this!

Wow... i would give away my left kidney for something like this

[AKC]

5 Remarqued S/L 'Slingers are out there as part of 5 complete matching sets. David has 4 and I feel very fortunate to have the 5th as part of complete set #415.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg

[webstar1000]

5 Remarqued S/L 'Slingers are out there as part of 5 complete matching sets. David has 4 and I feel very fortunate to have the 5th as part of complete set #415.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg

This is truly amazing. Man Whelan is the BOMB!

[Aronstg]

5 Remarqued S/L 'Slingers are out there as part of 5 complete matching sets. David has 4 and I feel very fortunate to have the 5th as part of complete set #415.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg

Congrats! That is absolutely wonderful!

[Merlin1958]

Bah, has he ever personally contributed to the HF over the years? King, has so what is his excuse? I'm being a little "catty", but c'mon, Mr. Whelan, you need to join in!!! Don Maitz, does not approve!!!! LOL

[AKC]

Bah, has he ever personally contributed to the HF over the years? King, has so what is his excuse? I'm being a little "catty", but c'mon, Mr. Whelan, you need to join in!!! Don Maitz, does not approve!!!! LOL

Are we certain that Mr. Whelan has not personally donated and or contributed to the Haven Foundation on his own accord? Perhaps gave his time and effort through working with SK direct?

i am confident that Michael has given back plenty via charitable endeavors. He simply has chosen other vehicles to do so....

[Merlin1958]

Bah, has he ever personally contributed to the HF over the years? King, has so what is his excuse? I'm being a little "catty", but c'mon, Mr. Whelan, you need to join in!!! Don Maitz, does not approve!!!! LOL

Are we certain that Mr. Whelan has not personally donated and or contributed to the Haven Foundation on his own accord? Perhaps gave his time and effort through working with SK direct?

i am confident that Michael has given back plenty via charitable endeavors. He simply has chosen other vehicles to do so....

Maybe so, but I am not aware and believe me I would be the first guy in line. I have been chasing the guy for many years and the closest I have I have gotten to the man is through, David at Betts (wonderful man that he is). I have conversed with many artists over the years and most are fairly regular folks. Mr. Whelan, comes across, through his handlers, as a rock star. He is talented, no doubt, but he ain't, DaVinci!!!!

[herbertwest]

It looks like those amazing remarques maye be fragilised when closing the books, no?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It looks like those amazing remarques maye be fragilised when closing the books, no?

I place archive Glasine between my drawings and the book pages.

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

Anyone have any other remarques they can post?

[AKC]

All 5 of the S/L 'Slinger Remarques can be seen on the Collectors Website under "Michael Whelan - Other Books"

5 beautiful pieces of art to say the least.

[Ari_Racing]

Bah, has he ever personally contributed to the HF over the years? King, has so what is his excuse? I'm being a little "catty", but c'mon, Mr. Whelan, you need to join in!!! Don Maitz, does not approve!!!! LOL

Are we certain that Mr. Whelan has not personally donated and or contributed to the Haven Foundation on his own accord? Perhaps gave his time and effort through working with SK direct?

i am confident that Michael has given back plenty via charitable endeavors. He simply has chosen other vehicles to do so....

Maybe so, but I am not aware and believe me I would be the first guy in line. I have been chasing the guy for many years and the closest I have I have gotten to the man is through, David at Betts (wonderful man that he is). I have conversed with many artists over the years and most are fairly regular folks. Mr. Whelan, comes across, through his handlers, as a rock star. He is talented, no doubt, but he ain't, DaVinci!!!!

Bill, you're wrong. Michael Whelan contributed several times. I remember he donated copies of the limited print that was used as endpapers in the Dark Tower VII volume. And not just for one fundraiser.

Sidestory: I also remember talking with him personaly about the HF and someone told Michael that the whole fundraiser from last year (probably 2008's one) raised the same amount King earns in 20 minutes. It was somehow funny.

[Scoogs]

Calling him, and others, out publicly in threads here on a regular basis, probably doesn't help the cause either.
You do well with what you do receive Bill, be grateful for that.

[AKC]

Calling him, and others, out publicly in threads here on a regular basis, probably doesn't help the cause either.
You do well with what you do receive Bill, be grateful for that.

Well said…..

[webstar1000]

Back on topic though guys... any other pictures, remarques, paintings to post? I would really love to see some more stuff that might be out there:) :ft:

[Merlin1958]

I didn't mean that the way it came out. My apologies. Poor choice of words.

[Sir_Boomme]

Ran across this, just thought you Whelan fans (David) might enjoy seeing it. One of the earliest MW signatures I've seen.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/My%20Book%20Collection/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/A8b-FirestarterInscriptionthenWheel.jpg

[webstar1000]

Ran across this, just thought you Whelan fans (David) might enjoy seeing it. One of the earliest MW signatures I've seen.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/My%20Book%20Collection/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/A8b-FirestarterInscriptionthenWheel.jpg

VERY COOL! In fact I don;t recall seeing him use a date before... Thanks for sharing!

[Randall Flagg]

Firestarter was the only S/L that King dated the sig pages. I believe he did so over a 4 day period starting July 5th, 1980.

[Randall Flagg]

BTW, I'm still looking for a Firestarter S/L dated July 5th, as that is my birthday.

[Sir_Boomme]

Firestarter was the only S/L that King dated the sig pages. I believe he did so over a 4 day period starting July 5th, 1980.


yes... but I think we were referring to the Michael Whelan signature /dating... This was one of Whelan's personal copies that he gave to friends after inscribing it to them.

[wizardsrainbow]

BTW, I'm still looking for a Firestarter S/L dated July 5th, as that is my birthday.

I have one! Going up for sale

[wizardsrainbow]

Ran across this, just thought you Whelan fans (David) might enjoy seeing it. One of the earliest MW signatures I've seen.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj13/sir_boomme/My%20Book%20Collection/sk4-Lmt%20%20plus%20Eds/A8b-FirestarterInscriptionthenWheel.jpg

AWESOME!

[webstar1000]

Is it gay that I LOVE Whelan? Lol seriously I think he is one of the best artists ever. Take a minute and read the Wikipedia on him. He is much more accomplished then one might know. Would love to see David's or Bob's walls when they are adorned with his work! Someday maybe:)

[Ari_Racing]

Today is Michael's Birthday. Sometimes he stops by, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL!!!

[webstar1000]

Happy Birthday Michael!!!! I wonder if he really does....

[becca69]

A very happy birthday to you!

[webstar1000]

I was just featured on his blog! Very honoured and very cool write up:)

http://tumblr.michaelwhelan.com/post/124977814747/red-lord-of-discordia-2016-by-michael-whelan

[Br!an]

Sweet. That's very cool. :cool:

[André Linoge]

I was just featured on his blog! Very honoured and very cool write up:)

http://tumblr.michaelwhelan.com/post/124977814747/red-lord-of-discordia-2016-by-michael-whelan

That's awesome, Kris! You've had quite a month, good sir! Haahaha

In all seriousness, though, that commissioned Whelan your wife had done for you is exquisite...congratulations!

[east-tennessee]

I was just featured on his blog! Very honoured and very cool write up:)

http://tumblr.michaelwhelan.com/post/124977814747/red-lord-of-discordia-2016-by-michael-whelan

Very nice Kris........:)

[wolfehr]

I was at NYCC today and Michael Whelan was there doing a signing. I got to talk to him and his wife for a few minutes and I'm pretty sure I acted like a teenager meeting their celebrity crush. His granddaughter was there too, but not old enough to chat :) Brought one of my Gunslinger 1/1's along to get signed and also picked up a print. The print was already signed, but he also inscribe it for me. The entire day was amazing, but meeting him was probably my favorite part. Apologies for the poor quality of the print picture; it's behind plastic.

http://i.imgur.com/ciYLu9Zh.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/rslot8rh.jpg?1

[jhanic]

Nice! Congratulations!

John

[sharki69]

Amazing ! congrats !

[webstar1000]

Whelan is the man. PERIOD!

[becca69]

Guess I should post this here too :rock:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg.html)

[jhanic]

Nice!!!

John

[Theli]

Fantastic additions, both of you!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Ben Staad]

That is amazing. Congrats on the complete package.


Guess I should post this here too :rock:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg.html)

[becca69]

That is amazing. Congrats on the complete package.


Guess I should post this here too :rock:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/2FC75A64-91C8-467D-A580-4ADBD7FB037A.jpg.html)

Thanks. You can actually see that Michael had signed it before on the opposite side. He used a gold pen but it faded and you can now only really tell from the reverse side. He was nice enough to sign it again and add the eye and the inscription.

[AKC]

While in the process of acquiring the two primary pieces for my upcoming larger reveal, I've managed to pick up a few related originals from Michael along the way.

Sister Coquina can be found at the back of LSOE as a B/W.

Enjoy!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/SISTER%20COQUINA_zpsylviiv0i.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/SISTER%20COQUINA%20Close-Up_zpsl3irrsjz.jpg

[webstar1000]

FLOORED. Everyone of those is off the F(^*^%'ING charts. Congrats... VERY jealous now!!!

[becca69]

Wow.

[killjoy72]

Awesome, Tim- Congrats!

[racerx45]

Awesome, Congratulations! Looking forward to the bigger reveal.

[sharki69]

BAM !!!!!! nailed it Tim !!!

[jhanic]

That one of Sister Coquina really freaks me out. I don't think I'd put that in my bedroom.

John

[ke7285]

Excellent! I really love the gunslinger!

[webstar1000]

Dark Man is my fav!!!!! But Tim will not sell it to me:(:(:(

[Randall Flagg]

While in the process of acquiring the two primary pieces for my upcoming larger reveal, I've managed to pick up a few related originals from Michael along the way.

Sister Coquina can be found at the back of LSOE as a B/W and The Man in Black and Gunslinger are considered "prelims" that Michael did prior to finalizing the Cover/Interior art for LSOE.

Enjoy!




Fabulous. I love the MIB.
What are the sizes of the pieces?

[Bunyip]

That's breathtaking!

[AKC]

Fabulous. I love the MIB.
What are the sizes of the pieces?

Thanks for the comments!

Image sizes are as follows:

Sister Coquina 24 x 18
Man In Black 12 x 15
The Gunslinger 9 x 12

[jcmanske]

Tim, as you know, I love these pieces--absolutely stunning! Congratulations on the new arrivals!

[Pasiuk57]

Tim
VERY amazing!

[Ari_Racing]

Love them all! :)

[east-tennessee]

Great new art Tim !!!

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[wizardsrainbow]

Drooling here

[wolfehr]

This arrived today. Both are interior illustrations from LSOE.

http://i.imgur.com/nn16Vu7.jpg

Awesome acquisitions AKC! I love The Man in Black in particular. Very jealous :)

[Priest]

Nice ! good to see they ended up here at the board.
Congrats!

[webstar1000]

Congrats!!!

[Theli]

Great additions to the both of you, Tim and wolfehr! Very jealous!

[AKC]

Awesome add....I've been looking at that one for awhile.

Buy all the Whelan's you can!

A huge CONGRATS!

[wolfehr]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[wolfehr]

The Art of Michael Whelan S/L arrived today. The S/L includes a custom remarque. I asked for something DT related and am VERY happy with the result. The drawing on the limitation page is hand painted.

http://i.imgur.com/MiBPaey.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/Lc8zAtF.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/EWq5hKW.jpg?1

[Bunyip]

That's beautiful! Congratulations.

[webstar1000]

That's amazing. Wow

[Theli]

Absolutely stunning remarque.

[Shannon]

Beautiful!

[jcmanske]

Congratulations, Heath! Love the remarque!

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Dan]

That's a great looking Remarque!

[zelig]

That's terrific. Congratulations!

[wolfehr]

Thanks everyone! His wife told me "I saw your note about a Dark Tower-related drawing, and Michael said to tell you that will be great." when she was confirming my order and the request. I was still totally blown away when I open the book and saw what he created. Greatly exceeded my expectations.

Remarque aside, the book is also amazing :)

[EXPLORER]

Fabulous. I love the MIB.
What are the sizes of the pieces?

Thanks for the comments!

Image sizes are as follows:

Sister Coquina 24 x 18
Man In Black 12 x 15
The Gunslinger 9 x 12

A WONDERFUL ADDITION to a collection... Congrats.

[EXPLORER]

The Art of Michael Whelan S/L arrived today. The S/L includes a custom remarque. I asked for something DT related and am VERY happy with the result. The drawing on the limitation page is hand painted.

http://i.imgur.com/MiBPaey.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/Lc8zAtF.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/EWq5hKW.jpg?1

Very SMART... Very NICE... Congrats.

[Priest]

Very nice ! Congrats

[wolfehr]

I found this at a good price (I think) and it shipped this morning! It's approximately 12" x 9". The seller included a little backstory:


In 2008 I attended the Baby Tattooville event. Limited to only 50 attendees, we had the honor of meeting and watching our favorite artists up close. This was my treasure from that weekend. Michael asked me what I wanted him to paint...I told him anything that he would like...he said he'd draw his favorite gunslinger. Two days later I was stunned to be taking this incredible piece of artwork home with me.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xV4AAOSwYIhWl1m3/s-l1600.jpg

[jhanic]

Awesome!

John

[webstar1000]

NICE SCORE!

[Pasiuk57]

great looking!

[Theli]

I found this at a good price (I think) and it shipped this morning! It's approximately 12" x 9". The seller included a little backstory:


In 2008 I attended the Baby Tattooville event. Limited to only 50 attendees, we had the honor of meeting and watching our favorite artists up close. This was my treasure from that weekend. Michael asked me what I wanted him to paint...I told him anything that he would like...he said he'd draw his favorite gunslinger. Two days later I was stunned to be taking this incredible piece of artwork home with me.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xV4AAOSwYIhWl1m3/s-l1600.jpg


Absolutely stunning! Love greyscale art (especially since I'm colour blind! LOL).

[Merlin1958]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[AKC]

Since drawing from SK artists are a hot topic this week.......

Yeah, yeah, I know I posted this before but, what the heck......

S/L 'Slinger #415 w/added Whelan drawing

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Dark%20Tower%20Series/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg

[wizardsrainbow]

Gee that looks familiar to me...LOL

[AKC]

Gee that looks familiar to me...LOL

Well yeah, Caretaker! Since you used to own it!

Don't feel too bad for him everybody, he still has 4 of the 5 that Michael did!

:)

[webstar1000]

Since drawing from SK artists are a hot topic this week.......

Yeah, yeah, I know I posted this before but, what the heck......

S/L 'Slinger #415 w/added Whelan drawing

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Dark%20Tower%20Series/SlingerRemarque_zps5004b3a1.jpg

OMG THIS IS AMAZING!

[Bunyip]

That is freakishly beautiful.....these threads are so inspiring.

[AKC]

Flew up to see Michael and Audrey last week and, along the way, picked up a Shawshank prisoner on the side of the road. Said he ran a bookstore called "Betts" or something like that....

Stay tuned for some pics of a few new additions to my collection courtesy of Mr. Whelan....

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Wilson%20Williamson%20Whelan%20Crop_zpsg6zajikr.jp eg

[carlosdetweiller]

Great photo! Looking forward to more.

[peripheral]

Hahaaa. Awesome...

[webstar1000]

Just amazing...

[stroppygoblin]

wait till he reveals the pictures... :evil:

[Ari_Racing]

I saw the pics yesterday posted! I'm 100% sure...

[wolfehr]

I also saw picture yesterday Ari. They were stunning :)

[Ari_Racing]

Uff. Thanks for the confirmation I'm not delusional. :D

[webstar1000]

I cannot wait... I LOVE WHELAN. If anyone here does not have one of his DT pieces (prelim, Knowing Darkness, original from a book, remarque) framed and hangin on their wall... they should seriously make it a HOLY GRAIL because when I walk into my little book room my few Whelan's are the first thing I see... and I bet there has not been one time I have not smiled. They really do give me great joy and if you have never seen his work up close... your missing out cause he is just... amazing. I have spoken to a few collectors on this and our very own Bob Jackson said it best to me not that long ago when discussing the artwork and the price of a piece... "I'm glad they are realizing the worth of Michael's paintings. There is no one else in the field like him and, IMO, he has no peers. He is head and shoulders above any other artist." You will never lose on a Whelan and the joy you receive from seeing it everyday will make whatever you spend on it worth while. I am always looking for more to adorn my walls. :excited::excited::excited:

[Randall Flagg]

I have an original Whelan piece waiting to be hung. It's been waiting around a bit, but the time just hasn't felt right...Maybe May 19th...

[AKC]

After a LONG wait, I am proud to post the most recent acquisitions courtesy of Michael Whelan. Two 40 x 25 Original Paintings from Little Sisters of Eluria.

As a bonus, webstar1000 sold me the Pencil Prelim early last summer which kicked of this fantastic journey.

Enjoy and wishing you all Long Days and Pleasant Nights......

The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/MIB_zpsnpblbd30.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/MIB%20Close%20Up_zpsmnmfpabv.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/Whelan%20PRELIM%201_zpshjfg3f8c.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/Whelan%20PRELIM_zpssge6vm3e.jpg

And The Gunslinger Followed

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/TGF_zpshuucazzj.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/TGF%20Close%20Up_zpskm3twjac.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Michael%20Whelan%20Original%20Art/Final%20Display_zpsgrxq7w9r.jpg

[sharki69]

Wow ! Just wow

[carlosdetweiller]

Very nice, Tim. They look great together and belong together. Happy for you. Congratulations!

[peripheral]

Awesome, congrats Tim. They look great, and side by side, even more impressive.

[Aronstg]

Those are great! Bob is right. They belong together!

[jcmanske]

So happy for you, Tim. They are absolutely stunning and look beautiful framed in your home. No doubt they will bring you a lot of joy over the years. Congratulations!

[Fsmdr]

Wow Tim!. Beautiful pieces!. Congrats of this monumental acquisition.

[firemonkey66]

Congratulations, Tim! Very very cool!

[frik]

Breathtakingly gorgeous, Tim!

sk

[bdwyer19]

Those are absolutely stunning! Congrats Tim!!

[webstar1000]

WOW... I knew about this but it still doesn't stop the amazement Tim.... you seriously have the most amazing artwork. AND the quintessential most prolific line in King's books.... is now adorning your walls. A sincere congrats brother:)