Since its inclusion in the back matter of The Art of Michael Whelan, this small painting has elicited a strong response from fans. That has held true with its publication in my 1997 calendar right through every post on social media. I suppose there's something relatable in his struggle, or perhaps it’s a clue that we are all truly mad here.
Additional images from THE MAD POET
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