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This started as a test of some of the new features in ZBrush 4R4. I then took the decimated model into 3ds max 2012 for lighting and rendering with mental ray, and tweaked the render in Photoshop CS5.1. A probe exploring the subsurface oceans of Europa, perhaps?

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*Deepblu742 Apr 17, 2013
With all the work being done to tap ancient Antarctic lakes to find microbial life living isolated under extreme pressure and rich oxygen enviro, it's definitely driven our fantastic speculation into the possibilities of Europa. Nice piece, the probe has an almost steampunk feel to it.
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~vmulligan Apr 17, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thanks!
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Mood: Joy *VTD-UK Sep 9, 2012   Digital Artist
A really great concept to what could be one of the most important space exploration missions in mans history!

Good Work!
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~vmulligan Sep 9, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I very much hope it happens in my lifetime.

Thanks!
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*VTD-UK Sep 11, 2012   Digital Artist
Your welcome :D
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*TheRantsofReason Sep 8, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Ooooh such an interesting concept, i'm very much looking forward to seeing this thing in action in the future (assuming that they do send something to europa in the near future that is) Rather excited to see what's under the ice of Europa, seen a few videos going on about ways to drill into the ice or potentially bypassing drilling by going through the cracks when they (hopefully) open. Rather complicated process, but i'm sure that it's doable. (considering the brightest minds on the planet are working on it)
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~vmulligan Sep 9, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thanks! And yes, I hope they do explore Europa before long.
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*TheRantsofReason Sep 10, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You're welcome, as do I friend, as do I.
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*VTD-UK Sep 9, 2012   Digital Artist
Me too, its so exciting to think that Europa could hold life underneath the surface of the ice and if so what kind of life will it hold. I just hope they have something in the pipeline for a future mission to Europa!
Just thinking about it gives me so many ideas...
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*TheRantsofReason Sep 10, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I think even if you could prove that without a doubt that there wasn't any life in europa that would be just as much an interesting discovery. It'd at least get us closer to answering the question about how common life is in the universe which is a very interesting concept indeed.
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