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October 20, 2009 to December 13, 2009 – Moraga, CA.

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STOP PRESS!! John Kaufman has been elected a Fellow of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. Way to go, John! Oct 20

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Out Of This World at Moraga, CA.

October 20, 2009 to December 13, 2009

Oct. 11 - Dec. 13, 2009 Out of This World: Real & Imagined Landscapes of our Solar System This visually dazzling exhibition chronicles the relationship between space science and art, bringing together the explorers and the artists who have illustr...

October 20

STOP PRESS!! John Kaufman has been elected a Fellow of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. Way to go, John!

October 20

David A. Hardy commented on David A. Hardy's photo 'Alien Homestead'

The Bierstadt title is actually 'Merced River, Yosemite Valley' (1866). I've been saying that space artists can trace their heritage back to the Hudson River School; the difference being that those artists could and did visit the places they paint...

October 12

Michael C. Turner commented on David A. Hardy's photo 'Alien Homestead'

Greeting Dave, This is indeed a most interesting integration of concepts and would make an excellent cover for a "space pioneer" novel or to illustrate possible exoplanet habitation. I rather feel you have captured the atmosphere so prevalent in ...

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Michael commented on David A. Hardy's photo 'Asteroid Impact'

Wow! I can feel the panic and the impact...

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David A. Hardy commented on David A. Hardy's blog post 'Astronomy and Clouds'

Not as much of a challenge as they'd be for me -- these are _painted_! (One in oils, one in Photoshop)

May 26

Nick Stevens commented on David A. Hardy's blog post 'Astronomy and Clouds'

Neat! Getting CGI clouds that look complex and interesting with a render time less than the age of the universe remains a challeng for me!

May 26

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Are you a creator of art or someone who enjoys art.: Artist, Art Enthusiast

Do you have a web page or link?: http://www.astroart.org

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I illustrated my first book (for Patrick Moore) in 1954, and have supplied art for 'The Sky at Night' since 1957. I've been freelance since 1965. I'm now European Vice President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA: www.iaaa.org), have worked on hundreds of books and covers, TV, movies, etc., held exhibitions internationally, and an asteroid has been named after me! I work digitally on a Mac, but still enjoy painting – especially large canvases.
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Astronomy and Clouds

Just to let you know that two of my paintings are now included in the Gallery of the Cloud Appreciation Society. One is a fantasy -- 'Cloudship' in oils -- and the other is of clouds and aurorae on the planet Jupiter. Astronomers are of course supposed to hate clouds because they interfere with viewing, which is true enough (especially when you travel thousands of miles to see a total eclipse!), but I love them, and love painting them -- whichever planet they're on. See:
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At 7:07am on January 30, 2009, Lionel Bret said…: Done.
It's a pleasure to share my work with all of you

At 8:10am on January 28, 2009, Lionel Bret said…: Thanks Dave,
I've sent a preliminary statement about the exhibit.
As soon as I'll have an adsl connection and time enough I'll complete my profile on InSANe, I love that name

At 12:13pm on January 26, 2009, Walter Myers said…: Congratulations David on being first guest editor for InSANe Art Of The Week, and thank you for choosing "Titan's Low Surface Gravity" as InSANe's very first selection in this category. I'm a lousy judge of my own work and I never know what will ultimately connect with this esteemed community. Coming from a world-recognized master of the genre as yourself makes me appreciate this honor all the more. Thanks!

At 12:15pm on January 24, 2009, L.W. Perkins said…: Any one ever tell you that you do really nice hardware? I have always been a big fan of your galaxies but the spacecraft here really shine!

At 12:12pm on January 18, 2009, John E. Kaufmann said…: Welcome to The Space Art Network David. I'm pleased to see some of your fantastic art on the site.

At 12:09pm on January 17, 2009, Walter A. Barrows said…: Oops! I sent a friend request to you Dave and was going to add a message, but it got away from me! Always loved your works and the video tutorial is excellent! Just posted to Jon as a friend and remarked that it seems like decades since the KSC workshop! Have a great rest of the afternoon!