In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peter elson s paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and to ensure that his great talent is not forgotten. As well as illustrating many book jackets peter along with many of his contemporaries including chris moore and angus mckie was also heavily involved with illustrating the terran trade authority, an illustrated. Classic sciencefiction illustrators part 4 peter elson scifio. Oct 17, 2008 art by the late peter elson, one of the 70s most prolific scifi artists and a master at rendering future space hardware. The illustration art gallery is the worlds largest gallery of original illustration art and comic strips and the book palace publishes illustrators quarterly and other highly collectable illustrated. Peter elson theres loads more cool peter elson artwork over on his website where you can buy pretty prints for your wall so everybody thinks youre cooler than you actually are, a move i have been trying to perfect for ages. However posts may also contain contemporary art with a retrofuturist theme. Im exceedingly fortunate that most of my original paintings sell rather quickly, so i dont always have many pieces to showcase here. Nov, 2019 a first look at peter lindberghs snapshots of karen elson, alek wek, and more wearing 70 years of vintage dior. Limited edition colouring book based on the works of three of the great 70s sci fi artists colin hay, peter elson. Buy parallel lines first edition by elson, peter, moore, chris isbn.
Peter elson avec images art science fiction, les arts. Apr 27, 20 the art of peter elson april 27, 20 concept art, gaming 2 words i first took notice of peter elsons work when i was a young kid who became infatuated with science fiction after the release of the first star wars movie in 1977. Voir plus didees sur le theme vaisseau spatial, retro futuriste et vaisseau. In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peter elsons paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and to. Pebbles in the sky by peter elson used as cover art. However posts may also contain contemporary art with a. Neither artist is content to paint space as a black void, either, and vivid colours abound. A personal look at the incredible work of british sf artist. Hay, ralph mcquarrie, angus mckie, chris foss and peter elson. Elson is best known for his numerous science fiction book covers, but he worked in many genres creating hundreds of pieces over the. In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peter s paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and to ensure that his great talent is not forgotten. My buddy jim burns alien tech and just pure astounding difference, chris foss and peter elson for the sheer massive scale and detail they can imbue in their work, peter a.
See more ideas about science fiction, fiction and sci fi art. Art by luca oleastri copyright 2019 by rotwang studio. It was peters covers for scifi books and novels that drove you to pick them up and start reading. The man who illustrated the joy of sex and then defined. Jun 10, 2018 our classic sciencefiction illustrators series 123 continues with a tribute to perhaps the most complete of all british artists. Ive got a book on my shelf from 1979 called great space battles, which is basically a thin story in a book that primarily showcases a lot of great sf art, including the painting in this post along with others by peter elson, angus mckee, etc. Art 19471998 uk illustrator active during the 1980s and 1990s painting hard sf covers depicting space hardware in the manner popularized by chris foss. Peter elson 19471998 was an english science fiction illustrator whose work appeared on the covers of numerous paperback novels in the 1970s and 1980s. Welcome to the official website of the life and work of peter elson.
Peter elson 19471998 was an english science fiction illustrator whose work appeared on the covers of numerous paperback novels in the 1970s and. Sparth has been an active artistic director and concept designer in the gaming industry since 1996. Thank you for visiting my gallery of currently available original paintings. Elson was originally slated to create the games box art, but at the last moment was preempted by the publishers decision to use a 3d rendered scene. New listing elson primary school reader book two by elson, 19. I discovered them in omni, and ended up getting a book. Peter elson a quick little introduction, peter george elson january 1947march 1998, ealing, west london, england was an english born scifi illustrator and artist that had left a tremendous impact on the scifi genre and has influenced a new wave of designers, illustrators and writers in their work and craft. See more ideas about science fiction art, sci fi art, sf art.
In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peter elson s paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and. Peter elson book cover art for space ranger by isaac asimov classic sci fi. See more ideas about science fiction art, sci fi art and retro futurism. A copy of the title page, together with examples of their photogravures, including several photos of the companys works can be found on the trove web site. Jones enjoys ballet, theatre, ritmeester half corona cigars and alien beings.
Art by peter elson based on scene from a space odyssey peter george elson book cover for rough detail by arthur c. Jones for the dynamism and the colour, todd lockwood whose. Pic from the book the flights of icarus 1977 by donald lehmkuhl with martyn and roger dean. Sea liverpool the maritime art of edward d walker elson peter. Peter elson january 1947 march 1998 was an english science fiction illustrator whose work appeared on the covers of numerous science fiction paperback novels, as well as in the terran trade authority series of illustrated books. The classic scifi art of peter elson peter elson fantasy. Art speaks to that most real part of ourselves weve forgotten. Hes best known for his numerous science fiction book covers, but he worked in many genres creating hundreds of pieces over the years. Product title crayola art with edge coloring book featuring marvel. Guardians, halo 4, assassins creed, rage and prince of persia. We want your experience with world of books to be enjoyable and problem free. He started specializing in this field after winning a science fiction monthly art competition in 1975. In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peters paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and to ensure that his great talent is not forgotten. Peter elson was part of a golden era of science fiction and fantasy art illustration that lasted through the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Born in ealing, west london, he died of a heart attack in skegness while working on mural paintings for butlins. Orion iii space clipper from a space odyssey moebius model kit, by peter. The stunning sf illustrations of peter elson 194798 scifinow. Peter elson star quest 2001, a space odyssey science. Having won a sf art competition in 1977 elson was suddenly the illustrator of the moment for pulp scifi novels. To see more about this limited edition book, click the link below. Sea liverpool the maritime art of edward d walker elson. Their work is also compiled in the great space battles books, and.
In late 1979 my primary school library had a coffee table book on scifi. In the 1960s he attended art college and shortly thereafter began a career in the field. As with most of his british contemporaries elson produced book cover art for many of the scifi greats. Pendulum by peter elson, science fiction illustrator arte sci fi, 70s sci fi art. Im lucky enough to own one of peter elson s original works, a classic piece and personal favourite, entitled naked to the stars. Product details world of books usa was founded in 2005. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. A quick little introduction, peter george elson january 1947march 1998, ealing, west london, england was an english born scifi illustrator and artist that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Classic sciencefiction illustrators part 4 peter elson. Peter elson was part of a golden era of science fiction and fantasy art. Once you purchase a cover artwork, that artwork will never be used for another authors book cover go to order page.
He received his formal art education at ealing art college, then spent several years as a jobbing artist before, in 1975, winning an art competition. Elson was originally slated to create the games box art, but at the last moment was. Thus started a life long love of scifi art with peter elsons work, this image in particular. Prints, image rights, and art books are available on his website. The book is on sale here and if you get there quick enough its free and its a great read once again you can see many of my influences there.
Elson, whose illustrations often placed detailed, brightly liveried spacecraft against vividly coloured. Peter elson was a british science fiction and fantasy artist we grew up with here in the uk, his ability to create strange alien worlds and out of this world vehicles and spaceships was incredible. A first look at peter lindberghs snapshots of karen elson. Most of his original work is now owned by his sister. The outposter by peter elson, science fiction illustrator. Although neither elson nor moore are as famous in their field as chris foss and syd mead, they have distinctive styles elson piles on layer after layer of detail, with. In response to the great interest shown in his work, this is an attempt to showcase peter elsons paintings, many of which will not have been seen before, and to ensure that his great talent is not forgotten. Im lucky enough to own one of peter elsons original works, a classic piece and personal favourite, entitled naked to the stars.
The stunning sf illustrations of peter elson 194798. Boris vallejo sci fi comics bd comics comic book covers comic books art mc bess science fiction kunst serpieri classic sci fi. A colouring book project using licensed images from peter elson, and tony roberts and colin hay, is currently live on kickstarter. The illustration art gallery is the worlds largest gallery of original illustration art and comic strips and the book palace publishes illustrators quarterly and other highly collectable illustrated publications arthur c. Elsons artistic potential was evident at early age, beginning to draw as soon as he could hold a pencil.
Peter elson 19471998 was an english science fiction. Nov, 2019 dior by peter lindbergh is a tribute to the partnership between the two pillars of fashion, which features many neverbeforeseen images telling the story of 70 years of dior history set against. A collection of scifi themed paintings by peter elson and chris moore, parallel lines presents a stylised, 70s view of the future, as expressed through scifi book covers. Scifi artists and illustrators list, freelance artist. His list of projects include video game titles such as halo 5. Anyone of a certain age who was into scifi in the 70s and 80s will be familiar with peter elsons work, if not his name. New edition is a vastly expanded version of phaidons groundbreaking the art book, enriched to reflect recent developments in the art world. Now including photography, performance art, and video installations, this volume features over 100 new works, for a total of 600. Scifi artists and illustrators list, freelance artist, sci. Mar 24, 2012 a journey through space and time journey into the center of the universe documentary touch your heart 3,829 watching live now. Herdmans paintings provide a snapshot of our region that rivals any modern photographic record. Anyone of a certain age who was into scifi in the 70s and 80s will be familiar with peter elson s work, if not his name. His highly detailed spaceships and futuristic tech were as recognisable as chris fosss and i used to seek out the tiny pe logo that he hid in most of his work time and again as confirmation that an image was by him. See more ideas about science fiction art, sci fi art, science fiction.
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