Ancient Time-Traveling Star Cruiser "Balam" render

Client: New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Alten for his "Domain" Trilogy.

Books: "Domain, Resurrection," and "Phobos."

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida.

This illustration of the "Balam," was created for three books. She's a twenty-five thousand year old star cruiser envisioned by Steve Alten for his book "Domain" which followed his second book in the "MEG" series circa 2000. It was a direct commission by Steve to be published in the third book, "Phobos." "Balam" is the Mayan language name for the Olmec/Mayan/Toltec/Aztec Jaguar god Tezcatilpoca--who is also the Aztec "Smoking Mirror" god--who is sometimes in conflict with Kulculcan who is also Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god. Anybody dizzy yet?

This assignment made me an ancient astronauts/aliens starship designer.