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Published: 2017-12-03 12:14:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 4505; Favourites: 147; Downloads: 31
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Inspired by the novel Gateway by Frederik Pohl: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_…--
The rendered spaceship here was originally drawn by the artist John Berkey.
Asteroid - i59.tinypic.com/2njc61h.jpg
Spaceship - benabb.files.wordpress.com/201…
Disclaimer: I do not claim ownership of any of the original artwork used, unless specifically stated otherwise. All of my photomanipulation pieces are freely made for education, research and mutual enjoyment.
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I think I read that novel years ago, I think I'll look it up again.
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It's a good read, and also available as an audio book.
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John Berkey's works are certainly similar to Chris Foss designs.
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I mean... they both painted big spaceships! But they also had very unique signatures that make them quite different. Look at some of Berkey's spaceships and tell me that I'm not clearly right. I guarantee the artist who made this 3D model would tell you the same thing.
I just ran a little search. The Wordpress blog you link to (he seems like a nutter!) misattributes another Berkey painting (my favourite Berkey painting actually) as a Chris Foss. Interestingly, the 3D model was created by the legendary John Knoll for a film called 'Fractalus' by Jim Byrkit. No mention of who inspired the design, but like I say, I have no doubt.
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Okay, I added John Berkey to the credits to make sure.
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Chris Foss almost to a T - usually does his ships with outrageous colourschemes
Even so - good work
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Chris has done tremendous works!
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Man's a god among men
But your work - WOW!! Yeah
Brilliant
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I sure appreciate it!
Your kind words mean a lot, especially coming from an artist of your caliber!
Thanks again!
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Have my moments 
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When i think to the space i feel in jail on earth.. btw i love my planet i just think there is more to see
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I'm sure there is a near infinity of things to see and experience in the cosmos!
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Neat. It kind of looks like the Aurora from Subnautica.
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