John Berkey was born on August 13, 1932 and was known for his science fiction themed paintings. Berkey is probably best-known for the original poster art he did for the original Star Wars trilogy.
Berkey was honored on March 22, 2007, with “John Berkey Day” by Excelsior, Minnesota. Sadly, he passed away on April 28, 2008.
Below are a few choice samples to showcase the extraordinary talent of this artist. If you click on any of the images it will take you to the site of origin. Enjoy!
Berkey is considered a pioneer of modern space design and you can believe this claim if you look at the detail in his paintings. His legacy continues to inspire future generations. Today’s post is truly a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of science fiction.
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