Virgil Finlay (American, 1914-1971). "The Ice Maiden" / 1966. Oil on board, 20 x 16 inches. A later, cubism-influenced piece from the artist's career. A female figure encased in ice. Originally owned by Forrest J. Ackerman, considered to be the science fiction genre's most...See more

Richard M. Powers (American, 1921-1996). For Edward Byrant's science fiction collection, PARTICLE THEORY (1981, Timescape/Pocket Books pb). The cover art illustrates Byrant's short story, "The Thermals of August". This illustration was also reproduced in an art portfolio...See more

Donato Giancola (American, b. 1967). "The Mechanic" / 2009. Oil on panel, 22 x 34 inches. "The Mechanic" is a demonstration piece created for a new tutorial DVD that came out in the fall of 2009. The DVD features an in-depth look into my process and technique in a way that has never been shown before. From photo shoot, compiling reference, preliminary drawing, and onto the oil finish, you will view a true step by step demonstration of my technique. —Donato Giancola #ScienceFictionArt #ScienceFictionScene #CharactersAndCreatures