Change of Pace

There are many of us who only knew John Berkey's dominant paintings of gargantuan multi-layered spaceships carving their way through space with cosmic flame. It's a lovely change of pace to see his quiet and elegant interior paintings.

John Berkey — Nude in Doorway — 1983

John Berkey — Nude in Low Light — 1983

Somerset Rail Station

The late John Berkey was an artist known for spaceships and high tech sci-fi. So, it's a bit surprising to see a folksy Somerset rail station, dramatic as it is. It's also a bit surprising to see the image used for a scotch ad, but why not I suppose. I do like it better as a magazine cover.