Astroscape #9

Painted completely within Inkscape - January, 2025

Printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper

Images from the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes continue to stimulate my imagination.

Rather than copying the photographs, I used them as inspiration to create abstractions.

This one started with an image of a young star with a “cosmic tornado” passing in front of it.

The space telescope photographs provide a starting stimulus.

I do not replicate what is in the images.

Their designs and colors are a starting point for my imagination.

After creating the art in vector graphics, an output file is generated that can be printed.

The vector program creates an output file in a very high definition - computing every pixel that will be printed.

Because of the complexity of the above, this takes my high-speed computer over 5 hours.

Afterwards, I check the output file for any imperfections or oversights.

Then I make changes at the vector graphic level and recreate the output file.

This is repeated until everything appears correct.

Prototype prints are then created.

It takes days until the final print is made.

A single print, what I call a monoprint, was created: 1 print - 36" height x 24" wall

Digital prints and larger sizes are available - contact me for more information.