Post #3650691
2026-07-07 14:09 UTC
SENTINELS (1988)
Acrylic on Canvas - 22” x 33”
After more than a decade of continuous illustration work, this was my first non-commissioned painting. Who can resist imagining a peaceful world where children are enjoying nature and the symbols of war are falling into ruin? 1/6
#fineart #personalvisions #imaginativerealism
Replies (3)
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@MichaelWhelan@mastodon.art 2026-07-07 14:10
The idea came out of a commission for a Samuel R. Delany anthology back in 1980. I was told I could have all the freedom I wanted, and I came up with several concepts inspired by my meditations on the title Distant Stars. They were all metaphysical in feeling and the clients were unimpressed. 2/6
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@Ayako@troet.cafe 2026-07-07 15:09
@MichaelWhelan@mastodon.art I always enjoy the stories you tell us about how an artwork came into creation. Thank you for sharing this. 🌻
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@cobalt123@beige.party 2026-07-07 16:29
@MichaelWhelan@mastodon.art Ah so that’s the story behind this painting! Recognized it immediately.