Taxi Dancer, paperback cover 1985

"Taxi Dancer" is a paperback cover illustration painted by John Conrad Berkey in 1985. It depicts a pilot in a green jumpsuit, standing in front of a fighter jet on a runway with smoke and fire in the background. This dynamic and colorful painting evokes a sense of action and danger, highlighting the pilot’s bravery in a visually dramatic way. The artwork is typical of Berkey's style which often featured realistic depictions of futuristic aircraft and military hardware. His work was popular in the science fiction and fantasy genres, and he frequently produced book covers, illustrations, and promotional materials for movies and television shows.