Originally a movie poster for National Lampoon's Vacation a comedy film series based on John Hughes' short story Vacation '58 that was originally published in National Lampoon magazine. This version shows the full image without text being applied.

A preliminary drawing for a movie poster to advertise the 1983 movie National Lampoon's Vacation. Often with Boris's paintings the preliminary closeley matches the final image. This is not so in this case as there are many differences between this render and the final image.

A proposal idea National Lampoon's European Vacation a comedy film series based on John Hughes' short story Vacation '58 that was originally published in National Lampoon magazine.

A proposal drawing National Lampoon's European Vacation a comedy film series based on John Hughes' short story Vacation '58 that was originally published in National Lampoon magazine.

A new painting to celebrate Valentines Day, first shown on Julie's instagram page 14th February 2023.

This painting is an illustration for the 2021 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of January.
VALIANT VICTORY
Another battle won, but I cannot lose sight of the fight ahead.

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

Cover art for the book Valley of the Lizard by John Vornholt. Published by Boulevard Books 1998.
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.

Cover art for the comic/magazine Penthouse Comix published by Penthouse. Oils, 30 x 20 inches (76 x 51 cm).
This was commissioned by Penthouse Comix. They asked for something funny, so Julie came up with a little joke. The heroine is battling for her life with one of Lilith's daughters, but all the hero is interested in is lifting her skirt. The second snake-woman was added as an afterthought, a kind of second punch line because the picture was intended as a wraparound cover.

This was one of the first paintings by Boris and Julie to be executed seperately, then combined digitally. Boris painted the man, julie worked on the woman.

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

Trading Card commissioned by The Topps Company, Vampirella? 2nd ?1995. The artist really loves the feeling of being outdoors in the woods at night, and this was a chance to express much of that. When looking at it now, she can almost feel the wind and hard ground.

Cover art for the comic/magazine Vampirella: Death & Destruction issue Originally presented in Vengeance of Vampirella #24 & Vampirella: Death & Destruction #1-3. published by Harris Comics..

A preliminary drawing for the painting Vampirella

Also known as 'Demon Lover', this very popular image began as an illustration for Boris' own book Mirage. Oil on board 28inches x 19 inches

This is Boris' only submission for the large format Topps Trading card Set.

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

Cover art for the book Vengeance of Orion by Ben Bova, book two in the Orion series. Published by Tor Books/Science Fiction February 15th 1989.

January 1974 Issue #3 Tales Of The Zombie, Marvel.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996.
One of the pictures on which Boris and Julie have worked together. Boris came up with the overall layout and 'message', and the idea of showing the character in silhouette; Julie took it from there and really enjoyed playing with the textures. The character is one of Ghost-Rider's fellow biking avengers.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996 Marvel Characters.
Venom is a sentient alien symbiote with an amorphous, liquid-like form, who survives by bonding with a host, usually human.

Trading Card Fleer Publishing Company 1996 Marvel Characters.
Venom is a sentient alien symbiote with an amorphous, liquid-like form, who survives by bonding with a host, usually human.

The center-piece for the 2019 Fantasy Calendar. Oil on Wood Panel 91.4 ? 45.7 cm

This large painting was awarded Finalist / Imaginative Realism at the Art Renewal Center's International Salon 2014-2015. Oil on board: 30 x 30 inches (76.2 x 76.2 cms)

A pencil illustration of the comic book Full Cirkle (2nd Series) Written by Simon Reed and Illustrated by Simon Bisley. Also used for the cover of Boris and Julie's book The Ultimate Illustrations.

An illustration for book five of Full Cirkle - Sum Of Parts Written by Simon Reed Illustrated by Simon Bisley.Simon Bisley, and published December 2008.

This painting is an illustration for the 2009 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of October.
LAST CHANCE
...they brought the fearsome power of the Cosmic Bow to play on the last of Natana's minions. Zechoix raised his head and cried, 'Peace will be restored to Thay'mir!'

One of a series of paintings depicting aspects of American Football dated as 2011 on Boris & Julies old Imaginistix site.

An 11 x 14 inch pencil drawing gifted from Boris Vallejo to Bob Michelucci at the 1978 Celebrity Con in Monroeville, PA. in 1978

A painting that has not appeared in any of Boris and Julies publications, but briefly appeared on an earlier version of their website in 2012.

Originally produced for the World Of Warcraft Trading Card Game: Heroes of Azeroth (Upper Deck Entertainment). Eight paintings were submitted for inclusion to the Trading Card Game set, this is one of four that were eventally unused.
Thank you to Bernard Rogers for this information who provides a better explanation on his Borisography website.

Also known as Chased From The Artic. This piece is cover art for the book Timecop: Viper's Spawn: by Dan Parkindon. Published by Ballantine Books/Science Fiction August 29 1998. Oil and Acrylic 15 x 20 inches.

Virgo, the Virgin. This painting was specially commissioned for the 1988 Fantasy Zodiac Calendar, and appears for the month of September.

A preliminary drawing for an advertisement promoting Virtual Reality.The final painting was never realised owing to the project being abandoned.

One of the artist's favorite characters. 'I still think it's funny to see a real person in metal they're naked but it's alright to look. And with soft metal there is an inbuilt contrast, it's hard and soft at the same time. The effect is a bit like mercury. Some people call it metal-flesh. Oil and Acrylic 11 x 15 inches.

This painting is an illustration for the 2000 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of October.
Ferna's Escape: The Queen's Tale
They had done it. Tarr had perished, leading the fleet against the great eggship, but she had died happy. The horde vessel of the Skek had been forced to lift away from. Breldai before the planet's life force could be consumed.

A detail illustration which was part of an experiment to paint the figure and background seperately, then combine them digitally. Boris and Julie both agreed that although the experience was enjoyable, the traditional way was easier!

This painting is an illustration for the 1999 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of January.
Wooed for centuries by a force field that won't give up, Thuu of Glamit surrenders to this thing of energy, this fluid yet inwardly well-organized and self-conscious entity. The thing without a name.

This painting is an illustration for the 2017 Fantasy Calendar, and appears for the month of September.
VOYAGE TO BATTLE
My sword is at the ready. If I survive the journey, I will need all my courage for what awaits.

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

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.

Cover art for the book Doctors Orders a novel in the Star Trek series by Jean Lorrah, published by Pocket TOS Novel #20 November 1984.