This painting is an illustration for the 1996 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of August.
Thorma is an afterthought of the world-spanning brain that was buried deep under the soil aeons ago. Those who made it have perished. Now, the brain is dying. Erosion has exposed part of its semi-mineral, semi-protein latticework.

Cover art for the comic/magazine Chaos! Quarterly: Lady Death issue #1 published by Chaos Oct 1995.
One of Julie's favourite paintings. The character looks like she can conquer the universe; she is exposed but at the same time totally untouchable. Oil and Acrylic Size: 15 x 20 inches (38 x 51 cm)

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996.
Lady Deathstryke, (Yuriko Oyama), partnered with Daredevil against her own father, Dark Wind (Kenji Oyama), a Japanese crime lord and inventor. But after killing Dark Wind she has a change of heart and takes on his mantle of crime herself. Believing Wolverine to have stolen the secret of his unbreakable bones from her father, she hunts him down with the aid of the psychotic Reavers.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996 Marvel Characters.
At one point in their conflicts, Dr Octopus blasts Spidey with the Nullifier weapon that induces amnesia. He then convinces him that he's really an arch-criminal and takes him off on a crime spree. Luckily, of course, Spider-Man comes to his senses in time to foil the evil doctor.

This is an illustration for a series of Fantasy Collector's Knives, issued by Franklin Mint. The paintings were printed onto the cast-metal knives.

An illustration for a series of Fantasy Collector's Knives, issued by Franklin Mint. The paintings were printed onto the cast-metal knives.

This is one of the figures digitally compositited into the BJ-220 Pyramids background painting. but Julie feels it looks quite neat on its own.

This drawing featured in Boris and Julies book Sketchbook

This is an illustration for a series of Fantasy Collector's Knives, issued by Franklin Mint. The paintings were printed onto the cast-metal knives. This was Boris' first attempt to paint rain - it meant going out into a downpour with a camera to study how it falls and gathers in puddles.

Boris's preliminary drawing of Lady Rain dated 1999 This version is much different from the version commissioned for the Franklin Mint Collectors Knife.

Cover art for the comic/magazine Lady Rawhide issue #5 published by Topps Comics 1995.
Lady Rawhide is an offshoot from the Zorro comic books. Having appeared as an incidental character she blossomed into a star in her own right.

Cover art for the comic/magazine Lady Rawhide 2nd series #1 published by Topps Comics 1996.
originally this character's name was Anita Santiago and she became Lady Rawide to avenge her brother's mutilation at the hands of one Captain Monasterio. Her more unusual weapon is a bullwhip.

Here we see strong diagonals at work again, resulting in a dramatic composition.

This painting was exhibited and won an award at the 2014-2015 Art Renewal Center's International Salon. Oil on Wood: 16 x 20 inches.

A study for Julies wildlife painting of wolves Lakota Language

This painting completed in May 2015 is 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide!

This painting was posted on instagram 23rd September 2020.

This was painted for the 1991 Mythology Calendar appearing for the month of April.

The collectors of this commissioned drawing requested that Boris and Julie work together on the piece.

This painting is an illustration for the 2013 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of January.
RULES OF THE GAME
From the beginning, you knew that one of us had to win.

Poster portal publications (Dated 1977 - Source: 1981 Calendar June).

Preliminary art for a poster published by Portal Publications 1977.

Cover art for the book The Lavalite World by Philip Jose Farmer, published by Ace Books/Science Fiction December 1977. Oil painting on illustration board 16.5 x 26.25 inches

March 1974, Issue #4 Tales Of The Zombie, Marvel

This painting is an illustration for the 2008 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of December.
REUNITED
The robot had waited for his mistress to distract the brigand, then slipped behind him and attacked, as was their custom. After robbing his unconscious body, they moved on.

This painting is an illustration for the 2014 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of July.
REACH
You will grasp nothing new until you learn to release your spirit from its chains.

This illustration was originally designed for a tattoo. David Palumbo posed as the Centaur.

This painting is an illustration for the 2011 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of July.
In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse that sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus.

An illustration for Mirage, for which Boris created many original pieces for the book, the text was done by his first wife Doris.

It looks like the artists revisited and idea for Boris's 1980 painting of Leather Jacket. This reworking appears on the 2013 Fantasy Calendar, for the month of October.

This is one of the original paintings and drawings Boris created to illustrate Ladies: Retold Tales Of Goddesses And Heroines. The stories were written by his first wife Doris.

This painting an illustration for the 1990 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of June.Zeus disguised as a swan seduced Leda who bore an egg from which the beautiful Helen and Polydeuces were born, it must have been a double yoker.

The right hand side of this image forms the cover for the book Legacy by Lois McMaster Bujold. Published by Eos / HarperCollins July 2007. The Sharing Knife is a romance/fantasy series.

A cover for the book The Legend Of Captain Atlantis published in 1989. The original painting is signed at the bottom right Boris, but is cropped off in this image.

This painting is an illustration for the 2007 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of June.
A CANDIDATE CHOSEN
The ravens fly to every world, from the brightest cities to the dankest swamps, appearing to every woman who can speak even one word of the language of the gods. With a look, the ravens convey the true nature of the Golden Worlds' plight.

This painting is an illustration for the 1995 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of October.
The model for this painting is Lenda Murray winner of the Ms. Olympia competition in 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995.

Leo the lion. This painting was specially commissioned for the 1988 Fantasy Zodiac Calendar, and appears for the month of August

This painting is an illustration for the 2001 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of July.
A Revelation
Erin's false memories are suddenly shattered. The world she worked to transform is not beautiful or lush or filled with oceans.

The center-piece for the 2015 Fantasy Calendar.

Libra, the Balance. This painting was specially commissioned for the 1988 Fantasy Zodiac Calendar, and appears for the month of October.

This painting was done for a movie was but was unused, which is often the case with commissions for movie production companies.

An experimental abstract painting named Life Abstraction,Measuring 36x18 inches. Posted on Instagram 11th April 2020.

A preliminary drawing for a manufacturer called Suntan Beds, the project was cancelled. Boris was untroubled as this was not his style of painting.

This painting appears on page 159 of Boris and Julies book Imaginistix, The accompanying text reveals nothing about the couple in the painting. They I presume commissioned the painting.

This painting is an illustration for the 2019 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of December.
In Greek mythology, Pegasus was a winged horse that sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus.

This painting is an illustration for the 1995 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of May.
The Enamored Sun has lovingly watched over the woman sleeping restlessly in a mountain valley. The beast on whom she dreams is her tamed psyche, fed by unceasing contact with her body/mind.

Storm's main talent is control of the weather, which she uses to carry her through the air. But her passing moods also affect the elements, so if she loses her temper everyone has to take cover.

A shy little Arizona filly named Lil Gypsy Julie is created this piece for the Bareback Show Studio C in Los Angeles, CA.
Posted on Facebook 3 September 2017

An enchanting bovine study, exhibited at Holiday Small Works show at Legacy Gallery. Oil on Wood 12 x 16 inches.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996.
Princess-Majestrix Lilandra Neramani was a member of the royal family of the Shi'ar Empire. Lilandra was born on the world called the Aerie, the planet on which the Shi'ar race originated. The Empire was ruled from an artificial planet called Chandilar, the Imperial Throneworld. Oil and Acrylic 11 x 15 inches.

This painting an illustration for the 1989 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of August.

According to Jewish folklore, Lilith appears as Adam's first wife, who was created at the same time and from the same clay as Adam.

Julie says 'This is a personal piece. Its said that when a woman reaches thirty, it is her window year. Sort of a first chance to choose the path that she's going to follow'.

An illustration for the book Enchantment The stories were by Doris Valljeo and the illustrations by Boris Vallejo.

This painting is an illustration for the 2020 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of June.
WHISPERING WINGS
The fairy alights with glistening wings, whispering incantations that soothe even the fiercest predator. Oil on panel 91.4 ? 61 cm

coloured pencil on paper 20.3 ? 20.3 cm

This drawing is a private commission, apparently Boris presented the piece untitled, Boris said I should name the piece 'something I would like!'. I name it Lion Tamer!

A pen and ink drawing from The Fantastic Art of Boris Vallejo.

A commissioned piece placed on Julie's instagram page 9th February 2020.

This western scene and many other equine paintings came about at the suggestion of Scott Usher at Greenwich Workshop, that Julie should try out painting some horses.

A drawing for a fan at Dragon Con 2011. Boris and Julie always enjoy meeting a fan.

This painting is an illustration for the 2013 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of March.
SISTERLING
I've traveled many waters and waited patiently for you to reveal yourself Little sisterling, why do you still hold secrets from me?

Julie posted `Little Wild Dog all snuggled up in his Wolf Cave! Painting I did recently for an upcoming project.`

Designed for the packaging containing high quality removable transfers, that are painless and easy to apply whilst looking like real tattoos.

They could be removed with a little alcohol, No!!! rub it on the transfer, don't drink it!

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996
At one point Peter Parker tries to rid himself of his spider powers but instead grows four extra arms. In search of a doctor to cure him, he bumps instead into the Lizard, who is a doctor but has no wish to do Spider-Man any favours.

Poster to advertise the June 1978 opening of the Loch Ness Monster ride at Busch Gardens Theme Park. It was the first roller coaster with two interlocking loops.

Marvel Fandom: Locus is the name of two fictional characters created for Marvel Comics. The first one, whose real name is Aaron Verne, has the ability to create geometric energy constructs. The second one is a mutant villainess and member of the Mutant Liberation Front in the comic title X-Force under the leadership of Reignfire. Oil and Acrylic 11 x 15 inches.

This painting is an illustration for the 1999 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of November.
Boris says 'Insects really intrigue me. I like the jewel-like quality of an insect's body and the colours in their wings.'

Cover art for the book Lodestar by Michael Flynn. Published by Tor Books May 2000.
Julie aimed in this illustrat1on for the old-fashioned feel of the 60s SciFi shows that she grew up with, like Lost In Space. Her models' space suits and equ1pment were improvized from matenals that came to hand plus some reference to technical books about space travel.

A 24x36 painting called Lodestar. there is a the 6x9 inch color oil sketch of this painting. posted on instagram 31st October 2020.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996.
Wolverine off-duty and practising his martial arts. Thanks to a spell in Japan he is master of many varieties.

This painting was commissioned by Moore & Price of San Francisco, a video game packaging company that briefed Boris for a logo 'that would stand out from the crowd'. Well this one's got dinosaurs pterodactyls and everything!

One of the illustrations for the Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman Trading Card sets. Superman (Clark Kent) hides his identity and dresses as Superman when fighting crime. He lives in Metropolis, working as a journalist for the Daily Planet. He has a girlfriend, fellow journalist Lois Lane.

One of the illustrations for the Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman Trading Card sets. Superman (Clark Kent) hides his identity ande dresses as Superman when fighting crime. He lives in Metropolis, working as a journalist for the Daily Planet. He has a girlfriend, fellow journalist Lois Lane.

One of the illustrations for the Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman Trading Card sets. Superman (Clark Kent) hides his identity ande dresses as Superman when fighting crime. He lives in Metropolis, working as a journalist for the Daily Planet. He has a girlfriend, fellow journalist Lois Lane.

One of the illustrations for the Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman Trading Card sets. Superman (Clark Kent) hides his identity and dresses as Superman when fighting crime. He lives in Metropolis, working as a journalist for the Daily Planet. He has a girlfriend, fellow journalist Lois Lane.

This painting is an illustration for the 2021 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of March.
LONE AXMAN
I have never traveled on this path before, and yet I already know the way.

I believe this may be another portrait of Odin, the alpha wolf at a wolf-pack in the Lakota Wolf Sanctuary in Colombia New Jersey.

A jokey album cover by boris, having the cowboy ride the cow instead of a horse. I don't know if it was used.

Julies sister Kat modelled for this painting, a fine example of her metal-flesh technique. Oil on Acrylic 15 x 20 inches.

May 1976 Issue #10 Savage Tales Featuring KA-ZAR Lord of the Hidden Jungle, Marvel also issued as a poster by Earth Art Graphics under the title Lord Of The Savage Land.

This painting is an illustration for the 1994 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of February.
Loria, a powerful enchantress in Slavic mythology, knew of a secret cave where a magical jeweled fish named Alionu lived. When she visited Alionu, Loria would bring offerings to feed him. In return, he would grant her wisdom and magic.

An album cover for Lost Dreams by Curtis Oddo Released on 19/04/2013, also an illustration for the 2015 Fantasy Calendar, appearing for the month of June.

Boris and Julie were both asked to submit entries for an erotic art exhibition in New York called Peep Show. This is one which was very popular. It is small by Boris' standards but was great fun to paint because of the contrasting textures. Size 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25 cm.)

Another sample to test the possibility of doing romantic novel covers. The models were posed together. This is more natural than drawing figures separately and then trying to fit them together, but it has its own complications as it can be tricky focusing attention on more than one person at a time. Oils, 30 x 20 inches (76 x 51 cm)

Interior illustration for the Vinetrope Adventures: Book One, Return of the Vinetropes. Written by Sherry L. Ross and illustrated throughout the book by Julie. Published by ACC Art Books Ltd.; Illustrated edition (15 Nov. 2017)

Interior illustration for the Vinetrope Adventures: Book One, Return of the Vinetropes. Written by Sherry L. Ross and illustrated throughout the book by Julie. Published by ACC Art Books Ltd.; Illustrated edition (15 Nov. 2017)

Interior illustration for the Vinetrope Adventures: Book One, Return of the Vinetropes. Written by Sherry L. Ross and illustrated throughout the book by Julie. Published by ACC Art Books Ltd.; Illustrated edition (15 Nov. 2017)

Julie Completed this equine painting in May 2016. Size 11 x 14 inches.

A drop-in image to be photoshopped into a painted background, one of the techniques sometimes emplyed by Boris and Julie.

Oil on panel 35.6 ? 27.9 cm