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Gainesville, Florida, United States
Astronomy themes, landscapes and public art are some of the targets of my work. These are the best of times as we stand on the threshold of unprecedented discovery in space. As a space artist, I am grateful for and inspired by the amazing images of faraway places that the great telescopes of our generation have given us. As a plein air painter, I am inspired to quickly capture light, color and movement with the focus on our rapidly changing environment. As an artist within the live public art venue I am inspired by the opportunity for creativity, spontaneity and exchange.

9/23/11

9/11/11 The Beauty of Space

The Beauty of Space - Space Art From The International Association of Astronomical Artists has just been published!  The book, years in the making, is edited by Jon Ramer, IAAA Vice President, and includes a forward by Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean who is also a space artist and a Fellow of the IAAA.  We had the chance to preview the book and sign copies for the Kickstarter patrons at our recent IAAA workshop in Flagstaff, Arizona.  This full-color book, 181 pages long, is filled with images of space art that accompany chapters written about the history and development of the genre.  You'll get a look at everything from space art masterpieces like Saturn From Titan by Chesley Bonestell to the latest digital images envisioning the future on the final frontier. Pick up a copy and learn about the differences between Rock and Ballers and Swirlies, the Impressionists of space art.  My image Sundancers is featured in that chapter.