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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.

12/2/11

11/3/11 Starry Night @ FLMNH

The 3rd annual Starry Night at the Florida Museum of Natural History, UF Cultural Plaza saw a huge attendance again this year.  The event is an annual showcase of astronomy education exhibits and outreach.  The museum galleries and gardens were full of entertaining exhibits provided by NASA, the National Science Foundation,  UF Dept of Astronomy, Santa Fe College, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and my own Space Art Gallery.  I had the opportunity to exhibit for visitors many of my new space art works for the first time.  Many folks commented how much my work has improved over the 3 year span of the event.  Unlike my landscape works that tend to appeal to a more mature audience, I am pleased that my space art appeals mainly to students and young folks, giving this artist a whole new and fresh audience for my works.