Another sample from Tim White used for the cover of the 1983 novel “Welcome Chaos” by Kate Wilhem. Though not strictly a Sci-Fi image in the most obvious sense (that really doesn’t matter here) I’ve decided to feature this because it’s simultaneously naff & cheesy but also dramatically striking in that psuedo-realistic neon style that’s so quintessentially 1980’s - think Athena Posters….
Uk artist Tim White has his own site, with extensive gallery and shop: http://www.tim-white.co.uk/
More from blog favourite Tim White, a blend of Sci-fi and Fantasy “Dragon Drone” was also used as box art for one of Psygnosis’s lesser known titles “Amnios” released in 1991 - more about that here: http://www.mobygames.com/game/amnios
Tim White’s paintings are collected in his anthology “The Science Fiction and Fantasy World of Tim White” available for a modest price via amazon, check here.
Scan sourced via the #01 space & astronomical art journal “Astrona” http://astrona.blogspot.com/ excellent site!
A parched alien landscape rendered in a psychedelic colour scheme, Tim Whites Cover for the 1988 Science Fiction novel “The Krugg Syndrome” written by Angus McAllister.
Image Sourced via Astrona http://astrona.blogspot.com/
Another lovingly crafted and perfectly lighted piece of Sci-Fi Art from Tim White. The sort of subject matter that defines whats great about the genre, a Field Mouse in a Bacofoil Spacesuit? - head-scratching brilliance!
The image is sourced from pretty much the ultimate Sci-fi Art library online: http://astrona.blogspot.com/ very comprehensive, check it out….
Two renderings of H.G.Wells Martian Tripods, from the novel “War of the Worlds” The menacing top Illustration is a close up of the cab, note the circling crows indicating an inert tripod - turned over by germs! The Second Illustration has a real sense of scale, three tripods under the aurora borealis and a violet northern sky
These images a part of a set that ran in Omni Magazine 1985, they are a co-production of designers Roger Dean, Martyn Dean, Tim White and Richard Clifton-Dey. The Illustrations were also re-licensed and used again by Psygnosis (who else!) for the 1987 Computer game “Terrorpods” and thats where I first came across them. Definitely in my all time top 5.
These Images are taken Courtesy of Dr. Zeus who’s expansive site is a homage to all things WOTW. http://drzeus.best.vwh.net/wotw/other/other.html
Tim White’s another UK Sci-Fi Artist most prominent in the 70’s & 80’s. This painting of a long limbed robotic insect was also used as cover art by Software House Psygnosis for their 16 bit Game “Infestation”.
