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Barbarians of Mars

Artist: Dorian Vallejo (Painter)

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Title:	Barbarians of Mars
Artist:	Dorian Vallejo (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Oil
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,386
Likes on CAF:	11 12
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	9/10/2020
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Just picked up this simply stunning piece by Dorian, created as the cover art for Michael Moorcock�s �Barbarians of Mars�, #3 in his Michael Kane series, published by Ace in 1991. I�ve been wanting this one for awhile. Thrilled I was finally able to pull the trigger. Dorian mentioned that his father Boris modeled for one of the monsters. Thanks to Pat for all his help on this one!

Oil on illustration board
17.5� x 27.5�

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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

An impressive early work by Dorian (he was just 22 at that time!) where his father's influence still is clearly visible. Congrats on this rare and beautiful piece!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

Davide G. wrote:

An impressive early work by Dorian (he was just 22 at that time!) where his father's influence still is clearly visible. Congrats on this rare and beautiful piece!

Thanks David! And yes, I just can't get over his skill at that early age. Incredibly impressive.

Steven Filosa
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

Excellent piece by Dorian. I had definitely been eyeballing that one for a while. His work is outstanding. Also note that very much like Julie Bell (Boris' wife), Dorian appears to have stop painting "Fantasy" work a long time ago and paints in a different genre. Great pieces like this are truly rare.

Congrats!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

Steven Filosa wrote:

Congrats!

Thanks Steve. Given its main character is very much in the John Carter mold, I'm not surprised you like it. I'm certainly glad I snagged it before you did! :)

Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

Baller piece.

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

Foggy Bottom wrote:

Baller piece.

Thanks!

Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

Ryan, that's a great one! As mentioned, I definitely see his father's influence on his son's work. Congrats!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

Marc Pecorella wrote:

Ryan, that's a great one! As mentioned, I definitely see his father's influence on his son's work. Congrats!

Thanks Marc!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

Cool tones surrounding make the protagonist pop out. Nice

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

Nils E wrote:

Cool tones surrounding make the protagonist pop out. Nice�

Spot on. He knew what he was doing!

The Gweese 2
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 9/10/2020

Such a cool painting, i almost pulled the trigger on this piece myself. Dorian was trained well!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 9/10/2020

The Gweese 2 wrote:

Such a cool painting, i almost pulled the trigger on this piece myself.�Dorian was trained well!

Like I said to Steve, I’m glad I beat you to the trigger! :-)

Justin Leigh Leiter
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 9/11/2020

Fantastic! Yes, Dorian was incredible, at an early age. I went to Illustration school with him (SVA in NYC) and I recall him bringing in some stunning paintings that he had done for book covers. At the end of the school year (1992 I think), I remember him cleaning out a locker full of paintings from life drawing class...there were dozens and dozens of drawings and full paintings (painted from life) scattered on the floor. Amazing.

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 9/11/2020

Justin Leigh Leiter wrote:

Fantastic! Yes, Dorian was incredible, at an early age. I went to Illustration school with him (SVA in NYC) and I recall him bringing in�some stunning paintings that he had done for book covers. At the end of the school year (1992 I think), I remember him cleaning out a locker full of paintings from life drawing class...there were dozens and dozens of drawings and full paintings (painted from life) scattered on the floor. Amazing.�

Justin, thanks for the great history and background!! If I remember right, JP Targete was at SVA at the same time, another incredibly gifted artist. Oh, to be a fly on those classroom walls!

Til Eck
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 2/2/2022

Great picture and a stunning collection!!!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 2/2/2022

Til Eck wrote:

Great picture and a stunning collection!!!

Thanks Til!

Jason Paul
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 7/22/2023

Stunning piece! Love this one so much. Dorian did such an outstanding job on this one, wow. Congrats!

Ryan M
Member Since 2015

Posted on 7/22/2023

Jason Paul wrote:

Stunning piece! Love this one so much. Dorian did such an outstanding job on this one, wow. Congrats!

Thanks Jason! Totally agree. This is one of my favorites by Dorian. Was really glad to pick it up when I did.

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