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Published: 2018-03-26 14:39:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 4544; Favourites: 140; Downloads: 0
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Mothballed for centuries in orbit round the closest moon of the new homeworld, one of the original three colossal colony ships is given a finalpost-rebuilding inspection by specialist engineers.
Time is of the essence now, as the recent – and inevitable – devastating wars have so weakened the crust of the colonised planet, that a new
exodus in search of yet another new home will very soon be under way.
The hope is of course that a suitable, and unoccupied, world can be found. However, it is in the nature of this race that the presence of any
prior occupants will only prove a temporary inconvenience….
In my ongoing explorations of the intricacies of Cinema4D, I was experimenting
with some of the many options within this amazing prog. I wanted to achieve some sense of huge scale here; I hope you guys like the result?!
View my follow up piece, 'Exodus Colossi' at: fav.me/dcb9ahm
A larger image can be viewed on my site at: mjb-graphics.co.uk/colossus/ or on ArtStation: www.artstation.com/artwork/Vn3…
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Comments: 40
I like how the markings on the ships alluded to Chris Foss's work from years ago. It's a style I appreciate a great deal....
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Thanks; CF has long had a great influence on my work, glad you like this one! 
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You've probably already seen it if you're a Foss fan, but I picked up a pretty epic Chris Foss art book at Powells last year (It and a Manchess book....it was a good trip to Portland
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The definitive CF book is 'Hardware' Paul, which I have; a truly beautiful book, with everything in there!
Also CF's 'Diary of a Spaceperson' is a real 'Weirdie-but-Goodie'!
Greg Manchess is another of my fave artists! 
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As it so happens that was the epic Foss book I bought in Portland....It really is an awesome book. I also picked up Above the Timberline by Greg Manchess. If you don't have it, get it. It is an incredible book. I thought my wife's uncle was going to try and talk me out of it. Funny thing about Manchess, I pretty much grew up seeing the result of his works (whether Capt. Morgan or Nat. Geo), but didn't really discover him until I heard an interview/podcast with him as guest. (I think it was One Fantastic Week) Funny guy.
Chris Foss I actually discovered in high school through Terran Trade Authority books and another called Fantasy Art Techniques.
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Excellent job. The detail, colour, and use of light and shade are fantastic. Using the smaller ships in the foreground, really gives it a sense of scale.
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Many thanks Andrew - glad you like it!
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Because in Zero-Gee, you can built shit REALLY big!
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Indeed you can! 
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Man, the variations in color and shading of the paneling, combined with the fractal-like detailing, really give this an incredibly massive, aged feel. It's perfect. I love it.
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Thanks very much for your positive comments Cody!
holdover from my extensive explorations of Mandelbulb3D!
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Many thanks Patty - glad you like it m'dear! 
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welcomed always Mark 
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"Soon they will begin to fold space... traveling without moving."
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A guild heighliner? 
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Υou could've moved the ship into further distance.
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Indeed I could Billy, but I didn't.....
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Awesome work Mark 
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Thanks Marije - much appreciated!
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Indeed I have made this!
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Jesus your so damn talented JOB WELL DONE!!!
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I'll take the CF reference as a huge compliment - thanks Kirk, glad you like it!
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Many thanks Donald - much appreciated!
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Well, you've certainly achieved that sense of scale- what a monster! Great stuff.
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Thanks JR, so glad you like it!
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