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Julie posted this image on her Instagram page with these notes.
I recently did this drawing as a study for a future project that was going to be full-sized, full-colour paintings on a pair of library doors. Here's the story of the people depicted in the drawings:
My purpose with this diptych is to illustrate the passage and transformation of language and culture from the past to future generations.
On the left is Maajiigwaneyaash, whose English name is Gordon Jourdain. He is an elder in the Canada Lynx Clan of the Ojibwe tribe in Duluth, Minnesota. He had made it his mission to teach the younger people the language and stories of their tribe, many of which are also represented in the nighttime sky constellations. He speaks both English and Ojibwe, but primarily Ojibwe.`

Cover art for Mad Magazine issue #250, February 1983.

Cover art for the book The Mad King by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Published by Ace Books 1979.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996.
Viper (Ophelia Sarkissian), formerly known as Madame Hydra is a foe of the Avengers and the X-Men. Viper was featured in the 2013 film The Wolverine, played by Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova.

A pencil illustration part of a series of pin-ups for the British magazine Full Cirkle Written by Simon Reed Illustrated by Simon Bisley.

An illustration for book six of Full Cirkle - Sum Of Parts Written by Simon Reed Illustrated by Simon Bisley.Simon Bisley, and published March 2009.

This poster is for the 1988 film Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back, directed by Joe Finley.

Cover art for the book The Magic Goes Away by Larry Niven, published by Ace Books/Science Fiction October 1978. Oil painting on illustration board 18 x 28 inches.

A magical friendship between an innocent child and a powerful, protective dragon

One of the paintings for Tarot, a project Julie began with The Emperor in 2001, Boris added his painting Death to the project, even with Julies sons David and Anthony Palumbo helping out progress was slow. The Vallejo/Palumbo team finally gained the impetus to complete the project when beginning in November 2007 Heavy Metal Magazine featured four Tarot paintings per issue over the next twenty-two issues, ending in May 2011.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996
Having survived Auschwitz, Magneto(or Magnus as he was then known) had jaundiced views about likely human tolerance towards mutants, while Xavier dreamed of peaceful coexistence. They next met as enemies after Magneto declared war on all humans.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996
Magneto is the X-Men's arch foe, but he has on occasion been their ally and began as a great friend of Professor X. They met in Israel after the Second World War and had heated debates about the problem of coexistence between humans and mutants.

Cover art for the book Mahars of Pellucidar by John Eric Holmes, published by Ace Books/Science Fiction 1976.

This painting an illustration for the 1993 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of August. According to Slavic legend The Carpathian Mountains are home to a species of vampire known as a Mahr. Living off the consumption of human souls, the Mahr swoops down upon its victim in the form of a moth, taking a bite or two before flying off. The more often a mahr attacks a single victim, the easier it becomes for the vampire to do so in the future. Eventually the prey is killed and the soul consumed.

A character concept for a Franklin Mint bronze sculpture.

Cover art for the book Battletech #17: Main Event by James D Long. Published by Penguin/Roc Science Fiction May 1st 1993. BattleTech Universe #17.

Cover art for the book The Maker of Universes by Philip Jose Farmer published by Ace Books/Science Fiction 1977. Oil painting on illustration board 16 x 26 inches.

A portrait the lion named Makini ('dignity' in Swahili) living at the Philadelphia Zoo. Makini was born at the Tulsa Zoo in 2010 and moved to Philadelphia Zoo when he was 3 years old.

An undated figure study by Julie. I have dated this to around 1996 but it's just a guess.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996 Marvel Characters.
Holocaust is a refugee from the Age of Apocalypse timeline, where his temper was not improved when he was physically destroyed and forced to adopt a suit of armour to contain his energies. His aim is to make the universe uninhabitable to any but himself, but luckily he gets repeatedly thwarted by various bands of superheroes.

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. His classic foe is Lex Luthor, who is either a mad scientist or a ruthless businessman, depending on the story.

August 1973 Issue #1 Monsters Unleashed, Marvel.

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

The Legend of Manco C?pac and Mama Ocllo is one of the Inca myths that tells how the god Inti sent the spouses (and siblings) to earth in order civilize men, venerate the Sun god and found a great empire.

This piece was chosen to be featured in the movie, Mandy released in 2018. Julie commented `I’m blown away to be part of this film by Panos Cosmatos—it’s a true work of art! My drawing of Nicholas Cage was created for the film and is also featured on the beautiful soundtrack album.`

This painting is an illustration for the 1993 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of November.
An Indian myth, The Man-Faced Manticore Feared as the terror of the Indian jungles, Manticore's had the body of a lion and the face of a man. They had razor-sharp teeth coupled with jaws that had the power to crush the thickest bones. They were hunted by the Maruts, a tribe of savage warrior-women who lived off the Manticore's flesh and made poisonous darts from their teeth.

A playful piece with one of Julies sons winning a game of marble against an increasingly angry opponent. Oil and Acrylic 11 x 15 inches.

Trading Card commissioned by NFL Quarterback Club, Inc. This player is a veteran who returned to the game from retirement, hence the phoenix. Julie also wanted to give his portrait something of the quality of an Indian chief as a token of his experience. Oil and Acrylic 11 x 15 inches.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996 Marvel Characters.
Mariko Yashida was the daughter of Japanese crimelord Lord Shingen, leader of Clan Yashida. She and Wolverine first met when the X-Men sought the help of her cousin, Sunfire. ... Noburu-Hideki was a cruel man who beat Mariko. Mariko refused to leave with Wolverinebecause she felt duty-bound to obey her father's wishes.

Despite a lot of searching, I can find no references. As it appears in Boris 2 that would date it 1978 or earlier.

Apparently this artwork was a private commission based on the 1917 novel A Princess of Mars by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. A film John Carter Of Mars (based on the novel) was made a few years after this painting was completed.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Co & DC Comics ?1995.
Marvel and DC have collaborated to create two nine card sets forming two paintings that feature DC and Marvel characters.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Co & DC Comics ?1995.
Marvel and DC have collaborated to create two nine card sets forming two paintings that feature DC and Marvel characters.

This painting is an illustration for the 2002 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of September.
A Slender Thread:
This time, we sacrificed all of our power, all the gifts we had left to give, channeling them into a wisp of thread, allowing Fate to decide your final destiny.

A pen and ink drawing for Boris and Doris Vallejo's book Enchantment.

This painting is an illustration for the 1996 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of November.
Nadha has fled from the unendurable into a terrifying swamp. Among the swamp's raveners is an entity that might save a threatened wayfarer?if it so desired.
Nahda recognizes the necklace around the swan-thing's neck. She'd lost it in the swamp. She also sees the swan-thing's thick, unbirdlike tail dipping into the water. Suddenly, she knows that the bird is a shape-shifted limb of the python-thing in the water. The swamp is a living creature, and it's decided to save her.

A book cover for FLASH GORDON BOOK ONE: Massacre In The 22nd Century This is one of series of covers done by Boris for the Flash Gordon series of books published by Ace Tempo Novel Series.

Cover art for the novel The Master and the Maiden by Alice Chetwynd Ley, published by Ballantine/Romance Feb 1977. Oil painting on illustration board 16 x 26 inches.

Advert for Detroit Diesels, One of a series of Adverts done by Boris. An example of these posters is shown in Imaginistix. The engines lifespan was between 1974-1995, I believe this series of paintings appeared in advertisements in the 1980's early 90's.

An illustration for Maxim Magazine #108 December 2006, to accompany an article on Teancious D the comedy rock band fronted by Jack Black and Kyle Glass. In 2006 they were touring and promoting their sceond album The Pick of Destiny.

This painting of Colombian Spider Monkeys in the Philadelphia Zoo. Julie posted `They sure look warm and cozy on this super cold day!` Posted on Instagram JANUARY 3, 2018

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. In Greek mythology, Medea is an enchantress who helped Jason, leader of the Argonauts, to obtain the Golden Fleece.

This was painted for the 1991 Mythology Calendar appearing for the month of August. Medea, in Greek mythology, is the enchantress who helped Jason, leader of the Argonauts, to obtain the Golden Fleece from her father, King Ae?tes of Colchis. She was of divine descent and had the gift of prophecy. She married Jason and used her magic powers and advice to help him.

An original drawing to illustrate the story of Medea for the book Ladies: Retold Tales Of Goddesses And Heroines.
Medea, in Greek mythology, was an enchantress who helped Jason, leader of the Argonauts, to obtain the Golden Fleece from her father, King Ae?tes of Colchis. She married Jason and used her magic powers and advice to help him.

The finished painting from this preliminary drawing would have been included in Doris Vallejo's book Ladies. When Doris revised the text, it was no longer needed.

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.

Graphite on Bristol Paper 35.6 ? 43.2 cm

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

Preliminary art for a book a based on Greek Mythology. The project was cancelled.

a preliminary drawing for a book a based on Greek Mythology. The project was cancelled.

A new collaborative painting that has appeared on Boris and Julies website in November 2024. A commission of some kind but a quick internet search revealed no clues to it's purpose.

This painting illustrates the story Medusa, for the book Enchantment, for which Boris created the original artwork, whilst Doris (his first wife) wrote the stories.

A drawing done for a fan at MegaCon '99 in Orlando, Florida.

A book cover for The Mercenary by Jerry Pournelle published by Pocket Books/Science Fiction 1980.

Cover art for the book Battletech #03: Mercenary's Star by William H Kieth Jnr. Published by Penguin/Roc Science Fiction, November 3rd 1992. Battletech Universe #3.

This painting is an illustration for the 1994 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of August.
In Patagonian mythology, Yhtac was a mermaid who was considered to be the most beautiful and elusive of all creatures. Her tail was made of gold and her skin was of pearl. A powerful sorcerer, Arasmin, created two flying beasts to carry his castle around the world until they could find her. The beasts were created with only one wing apiece so they could not fly alone. Once Arasmin found Yhtac, he presented each of the beasts with a second wing and set them free. Arasmin then transformed himself into a sea creature so that he could join the lovely Yhtac.

An original illustration for Julie Bell's art book Soft As Steel

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

Trading Card B-7 At The End Of The Day for Comic Images Supreme ?1997. the original painting was sold to a collector in Ohio. Another version appears in the 1999 Fantasy Calendar for April.

This painting is an illustration for the 2007 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of April.
A variation of the painting BJ-1013 My Love. Julie says 'After the ad campaign, I added her flying boyfriend and turned it into a love story!'

This drawing featured in Boris and Julies book Sketchbook

One of Boris' humorous cartoons.

This painting is an illustration for the 2016 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of June.
THE MESSENGER
Come with us. Our differences will make us stronger, and together we will travel into the unknown.

This was for an exhibition in San Francisco in 1998. It was also used to promote the show and was sold there as a limited edition print. The original itself sold almost immediately. What Boris wanted in the picture was to show the two sides of a personality the bright and the dark with the bird representing hope, of course. The theme offered a great chance to paint leather. Boris loves picking out the detail of the stitching and folds and the rich texture.

Another Franklin Mint sculpture concept that never made it off the drawing board.

Cover art for the book Metal Angel by Nancy Springer. Published by Penguin/Roc Books April 1st 1994.

This, I suppose could be considered a preliminary piece for Julie's painting `Beauty and the Steel Beast`.
Julie posted `I was looking for something in our storage room and found this little painting from 1989 when I was trying to figure out how to paint a metal shark!`

Card 2/18 of the JLA/Avengers Trading Card set. Nine of the cards combine to form a single painting by Boris Vallejo, the other nine combine to form a Jule Bell painting.
All the cards in the set were painted in 1995 but only two are dated.

Cover art for the book The Micronauts by Gordon WilliamsBantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.

Cover art for the book >The Micronauts by Gordon WilliamsBantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
'Hurry up, Bruce,' Khomich shouted, swinging his stick viciously from side to side.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
In the half-light of dusk he found himself surrounded by furry monsters from a dream.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
'When I crossed over, he left a canary in a cage. It was as big as an eagle.'

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
Above them, their circle of sky was a red and yellow furnace.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
A body had sidled out of the shadows and grabbed Robinson in its ferocious jaws.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
From the nose of a black and yellow helicopter came a spurt of white flame.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
Two medium-sized workers were approaching the other entrance.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
'It's dragging me down. Help me, help me!'

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
Khomich went on shooting from a standing position, right arm fully extended, taking careful aim for each shot.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
'Well…there is project Arcadia.' said Jany.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
Carr tried to run and tripped, falling beside the petrified Magruder. He fired again.

Interior illustration for the book The Micronauts by Gordon Williams, published by Bantam Books/Fantasy August 1977.
Out came the tipped head of something as big as a boa constrictor.

One of six pieces drawn for the portfolio 'Midnight Angels' a 1200 limited edition set. Some of the drawings were later developed for the book Mirage, (see Midnight Angel, Mirage: page 4)

Version two of an idea taken from the portfolio Midnight Angels.This illustration is one of many created for the book Mirage, which Boris Co-produced with hHis first wife Doris who wrote the text.

This painting is an illustration for the 2003 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of January.
Immortal Realm
Valhalla?the land of immortality into which the souls of heroes slain in battle are received... vigilantly guarding its fluid, interdimensional shores are the Valkyrie, the handfemale womans of the gods.

A game cover for Mike Ditka Ultimate Football PC Dos Game 1991 Published and Developed by Accolade Inc.

A movie poster for the film Battle for Milkquarious released 2009, Director: Tom Kuntz. Twenty-two minutes of The Most Amazing Rock Opera Ever Made About Milk.

This painting was a birthday present to Julie's father, Milton Bell, who is a highly respected architect in Texas. She painted him at work at his drawing board.

Cover art for the book Mindshadow a novel in the Star Trek series by J.M. Dillard, published by Timescape Pocket Books/Science Fiction Jan 1986. Pocket TOS Novel #27.

This painting an illustration for the 1990 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of July. This painting depicts Athena (Greek mythology) Minerva (Roman mythology) the goddess of battle strategy, and wisdom holding a flaming sword in one hand and the Aegis (a shield bearing the symbolic representation of the severed-head of the Gorgon Medusa) in the other.

This painting an illustration for the 1992 Mythology Calendar, and appears for the month of November.
The Minotaur, in Greek mythology, was a monster that had the body of a man and the head of a bull. It was the offspring of Pasiphae, the wife of Minos, and a snow-white bull sent to Minos by the god Poseidon for sacrifice.

An original drawing to illustrate the story of Ariadne for the book Ladies: Retold Tales Of Goddesses And Heroines. The stories were written by Boris's first wife Doris.
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a monster with the body of a man and the head and tail of a bull that lived in the Labyrinth. The Minotaur would devour annual sacrifices of youths and female womans.

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. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

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. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

Mistress of Fire became one of Boris' most successful sculptures for the Franklin Mint. This image started life as a painting printed on the handle of a pocket knife. Here we see Boris' concept for the back side of the piece.

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. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

Boris Vallejo and Danielle Anjou modeled for this poster for the film Mistress of the Apes Released 1979, directed by Larry Buchanan.

A peliminary drawing as a movie poster. The film Mistress of the Apes was released 1979 and directed by Larry Buchanan. Danielle Anjou modeled as the heroine and all the apes bear an uncanny resemblance to Boris.

According to Fabulous Fantasy Women this painting appears in 1987 Fantasy Calendar, this is not true, in fact in doesn't appear in any of Boris/Julie calendar, although it has been used in five other Boris/Julie publications.

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. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

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

A preliminary drawing for a Franklin Mint design.

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 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 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 is an illustration for a series of Fantasy Collector's Knives, issued by Franklin Mint. The paintings were printed onto the cast-metal knives. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

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. For this project Boris could have turned to mythology to depict these goddesses, as he has often done before, but he preferred not to tie them to any particular culture.

Boris created this cover for the album Take No Prisoners the fourth studio album by American southern rock band Molly Hatchet, released in 1981

A 36x18 inches oil painting that appeared on Julie's Instagram page in May 2022.

This commissioned piece of Mongolian eagle hunters was posted on instagram 10th April 2020. Oil on Wood, Measuring 30 X 40 inches

This painting is an illustration for the 1999 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of February.
Barbarian heroine holding her own amid a nightmare of monstrous mutated bugs. She is a mutant herself, but plainly well adapted to her environment. The model for this calendar illustration was a friend of Boris' daughter.

This painting appeared on Julies instagram page on 21st October 2022 with the sentiment 'A little magical Capuchin wishing you a good morning!'. Oil on panel board is 16 x 16 inches in size.

This painting is an illustration for the 2003 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of August.
Stalemate
The Dris came in all forms?dragons and devils, trolls and demons. They fought without a shred of honor, driven by their lust for death.

The album cover for Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose by Meat Loaf, on the Mercury (UK), Virgin (US) record labels, released in October 2006. Julie also painted the cover for Meat Loaf's albums Braver Than We Are (2016) and Hang Cool Teddy Bear (2010).

Possibly a preliminary for the book cover of The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs. This drawing is very similar to the James Allen St. John cover of the same title. Boris' version graced the fifth reprint of this novel in Feb 1977.

Cover art for the book The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Published by Ace Books/Science Fiction 1978.

September 1973 Issue #2 Monster Unleashed, Marvel.

Cover art for the book The Monsters Of Star Trek by Daniel Cohen, published by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 1989. Introduces energy vampires, giant space amoebas, ancient races, androids, and other strange creatures and alien beings encountered by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the Star Trek television series.

One of the paintings for Tarot, a project Julie began with The Emperor in 2001, Boris added his painting Death to the project, even with Julies sons David and Anthony Palumbo helping out progress was slow. The Vallejo/Palumbo team finally gained the impetus to complete the project when beginning in November 2007 Heavy Metal Magazine featured four Tarot paintings per issue over the next twenty-two issues, ending in May 2011.

An unfinished preliminary painting created with wash over graphite on illustration board. The dimensions are 11 x 16.5 inches

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

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996
Dr. Robert Bruce Banner is normally a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist was accidently exposed to gamma rays. Now when he becomes enraged, he transforms into The Hulk a green-skinned, hulking and muscular humanoid possessing a vast degree of physical strength. The two exist as independent dissociative personalities, and resent each other.