Snow it's snowing...which brings to mind the idea of fantasy and snow...which brings to mind an old Joan D. Vinge novel, The Soow Queen, which brings to mind the guy who did the cover art fro that book, Michael Whelan. In the world of fantasy and scifi art, Whelan is something of a giant. When you think of some of the biggest books in the genre over the last few decades (as well as some of the more awful offerings out there) a Whelan-painted cover is on the front more often than not.
Anyway, he pretty much retiredfrom that racket a while back to focus on painting full time. He also lives in my state, another point in his favor...Here's a link to Whelan's website. Peruse and perceive....
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