John Berkey-inspired Double-page Sci-fi Spaceport Spread

Published Apr 7, 2026

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Prompt

John Berkey painterly sci-fi style in acrylic and casein on illustration board [Scene] Alien space station of monumental scale [Details] Bubble-shaped domes and manta ray-like curves dominate the otherworldly construction; gestural brushstrokes hint at intricate ship components and tiny windows; distant stellar light reflects off metallic hull [Technique] Berkey’s loose yet precise brushwork for texture and abstraction; layered opaque paints to create depth and translucency; fine detailing in select areas to suggest scale and technological complexity [Colors] Subtle blue metallic tones; soft stellar gradients of orange and lavender; harsh reds of nebula gases [Environment] Nebula haze enveloping the space station; faint stars visible through layers of mist; dynamic lighting with shadows cast by titanic ship structures [Style] Fusion of futuristic Impressionism with mid-20th-century sci-fi illustration aesthetics