Hello friends, So, I've been experimenting lately with an idea I've had rumbling around in my head for some time: abstract astronomy-themed art. I'd read some stuff online about how astronomy art (though obviously not photography) is a waning field, and wondered if I could explore similar themes using my own quirky style. I've run across a handful of other artists who do conceptual, surreal, and abstract work, and the more I work at these ideas myself, the more interested I've become. I've completed two pieces so far and already have ideas for a few more. I have the images posted on my blog. The links below lead to my posts showing (and discussing), first, "Stellar Nursery," and second, "Beehive Cluster." I'm a little nervous about sharing these with you all, but would welcome any feedback you wish to provide. http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/09/astronomy-art.html http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-beehive-cluster.html Best, ~Kelly Ricks
Kelly, Your art looks great. I am always amazed when people have art like this done with markers and pens, things that are known for either bleeding thru, or being scratchy and unreliable at best. The lines on these loose crisp and perfect, and I really like the Beehive Cluster one a lot. Look forward to seeing more. Mike Wells On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 8:49 AM, Kelly Ricks <kellyalenericks@gmail.com>wrote:
Hello friends,
So, I've been experimenting lately with an idea I've had rumbling around in my head for some time: abstract astronomy-themed art. I'd read some stuff online about how astronomy art (though obviously not photography) is a waning field, and wondered if I could explore similar themes using my own quirky style. I've run across a handful of other artists who do conceptual, surreal, and abstract work, and the more I work at these ideas myself, the more interested I've become. I've completed two pieces so far and already have ideas for a few more. I have the images posted on my blog. The links below lead to my posts showing (and discussing), first, "Stellar Nursery," and second, "Beehive Cluster." I'm a little nervous about sharing these with you all, but would welcome any feedback you wish to provide.
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/09/astronomy-art.html
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-beehive-cluster.html
Best,
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Kelly; I also think your artwork is very interesting and quite impressive! I very much like the "Beehive Cluster". In the "Stellar Nursery" the imagery of the star emerging from the stellar nursery matter is very well done. The trumpet etude you wrote piqued my interest as I am (or was) a trumpet player also. May have to get it out, blow the cobwebs out of it and give your piece a try. BTW, you do know that trumpet players don't have to screw light bulbs in; they just hold the bulb in the socket and it screws itself in because the world revolves around them. I have tons more of those, but will spare this audience... Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Michael Wells Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 1:41 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Abstract Astronomy Art Kelly, Your art looks great. I am always amazed when people have art like this done with markers and pens, things that are known for either bleeding thru, or being scratchy and unreliable at best. The lines on these loose crisp and perfect, and I really like the Beehive Cluster one a lot. Look forward to seeing more. Mike Wells On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 8:49 AM, Kelly Ricks <kellyalenericks@gmail.com>wrote:
Hello friends,
So, I've been experimenting lately with an idea I've had rumbling around in my head for some time: abstract astronomy-themed art. I'd read some stuff online about how astronomy art (though obviously not photography) is a waning field, and wondered if I could explore similar themes using my own quirky style. I've run across a handful of other artists who do conceptual, surreal, and abstract work, and the more I work at these ideas myself, the more interested I've become. I've completed two pieces so far and already have ideas for a few more. I have the images posted on my blog. The links below lead to my posts showing (and discussing), first, "Stellar Nursery," and second, "Beehive Cluster." I'm a little nervous about sharing these with you all, but would welcome any feedback you wish to provide.
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/09/astronomy-art.html
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-beehive-cluster.html
Best,
~Kelly Ricks _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Matt - your light bulb method only works until you wake up to the sound of the trombones. ________________________________ From: "Hutchings, Mat" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Abstract Astronomy Art Kelly; I also think your artwork is very interesting and quite impressive! I very much like the "Beehive Cluster". In the "Stellar Nursery" the imagery of the star emerging from the stellar nursery matter is very well done. The trumpet etude you wrote piqued my interest as I am (or was) a trumpet player also. May have to get it out, blow the cobwebs out of it and give your piece a try. BTW, you do know that trumpet players don't have to screw light bulbs in; they just hold the bulb in the socket and it screws itself in because the world revolves around them. I have tons more of those, but will spare this audience... Mat
Good one, Brent! Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Brent Watson Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 2:23 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Abstract Astronomy Art Matt - your light bulb method only works until you wake up to the sound of the trombones. ________________________________ From: "Hutchings, Mat" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2012 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Abstract Astronomy Art Kelly; I also think your artwork is very interesting and quite impressive! I very much like the "Beehive Cluster". In the "Stellar Nursery" the imagery of the star emerging from the stellar nursery matter is very well done. The trumpet etude you wrote piqued my interest as I am (or was) a trumpet player also. May have to get it out, blow the cobwebs out of it and give your piece a try. BTW, you do know that trumpet players don't have to screw light bulbs in; they just hold the bulb in the socket and it screws itself in because the world revolves around them. I have tons more of those, but will spare this audience... Mat _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation
Another nice bit of art from Kelly. I say another since she recently donated a brass engraving of her version of Starry Night to SPOC. During the observing season it will hang in SPOC's Refractor House (see the cover of the current issue of Nova). BTW, we should all feel a little sorry for Kelly. She recently started as a mail carrier for the post office. Nothing wrong with that except she started a few weeks before the recent election and in *Ohio*! Hopefully now that the election is over her mail bags are much lighter. :) patrick On 08 Nov 2012, at 08:49, Kelly Ricks wrote:
Hello friends,
So, I've been experimenting lately with an idea I've had rumbling around in my head for some time: abstract astronomy-themed art. I'd read some stuff online about how astronomy art (though obviously not photography) is a waning field, and wondered if I could explore similar themes using my own quirky style. I've run across a handful of other artists who do conceptual, surreal, and abstract work, and the more I work at these ideas myself, the more interested I've become. I've completed two pieces so far and already have ideas for a few more. I have the images posted on my blog. The links below lead to my posts showing (and discussing), first, "Stellar Nursery," and second, "Beehive Cluster." I'm a little nervous about sharing these with you all, but would welcome any feedback you wish to provide.
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/09/astronomy-art.html
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-beehive-cluster.html
Best,
~Kelly Ricks
Lighter bags? During Christmas? Not likely. On Nov 8, 2012 3:41 PM, "Wiggins Patrick" <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> wrote:
Another nice bit of art from Kelly.
I say another since she recently donated a brass engraving of her version of Starry Night to SPOC. During the observing season it will hang in SPOC's Refractor House (see the cover of the current issue of Nova).
BTW, we should all feel a little sorry for Kelly. She recently started as a mail carrier for the post office. Nothing wrong with that except she started a few weeks before the recent election and in *Ohio*! Hopefully now that the election is over her mail bags are much lighter. :)
patrick
On 08 Nov 2012, at 08:49, Kelly Ricks wrote:
Hello friends,
So, I've been experimenting lately with an idea I've had rumbling around in my head for some time: abstract astronomy-themed art. I'd read some stuff online about how astronomy art (though obviously not photography) is a waning field, and wondered if I could explore similar themes using my own quirky style. I've run across a handful of other artists who do conceptual, surreal, and abstract work, and the more I work at these ideas myself, the more interested I've become. I've completed two pieces so far and already have ideas for a few more. I have the images posted on my blog. The links below lead to my posts showing (and discussing), first, "Stellar Nursery," and second, "Beehive Cluster." I'm a little nervous about sharing these with you all, but would welcome any feedback you wish to provide.
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/09/astronomy-art.html
http://kellyricks.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-beehive-cluster.html
Best,
~Kelly Ricks
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Brent Watson -
Chuck Hards -
Hutchings, Mat -
Kelly Ricks -
Michael Wells -
Wiggins Patrick