Spacecraft Concept Art

Spacecraft concept art combines artistic design aesthetics and sci-fi storytelling in order to produce scintillating spacecraft designs. Crafting scintillating cruisers or powerful battleships requires careful consideration when crafting such spaceships for sci-fi stories. Starting from simple line drawings and progressing into full 3D imagery is possible thanks to senior concept artist Joe Gloria using 3D-Coat…

The Apollo 11 Cave in Namibia is Home to Some of the Oldest Prehistoric Rock Art in Africa

In 1969, German archaeologist Wendt discovered seven small quartzite slabs decorated with charcoal drawings and ochre images of animals inside a cave in Namibia – some of the earliest transportable works of art discovered anywhere on Africa. Apollo 11 features a lithic assemblage that is strikingly similar to that found at Hollow Rock Shelter and…

Spacecraft Concept Art

During the space race artists collaborated closely with scientists and engineers to produce concept art. These artists imagined and designed spacecraft according to theoretical considerations and engineering expertise. Norman Rockwell immortalized Neil Armstrong’s journey to the Moon long before its actual exploration began, while other artists imagined plans for massive space colonies far into the…

Spacecraft Concept Art

Spacecraft concept art captures the adventure and exploration inherent to interstellar travel or maneuverability amidst celestial obstacles, inspiring wonderment at their immense designs. Here, artists bring these breathtaking visions to life! Senior Concept Artist Joe Gloria will take us through his three-dimensional design process with tools like 3D-Coat and ZBrush; however, these concepts can easily…