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Oct 17, 2011
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Sep 6, 2011
Jim Plaxco commented on Nick Stevens's photo
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Green gas giant with rings

"Very nicely done Nick. I love the simplicity, the clean lines, and the balance."
Jun 23, 2011
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ISDC 2010 Program Book Cover Art

Cover art done for the 2010 International Space Development Conference Program Book. Titiled "Shattered Dreams", the art is a commentary on Obama's decision to abandon the goal of human missions to the Moon.
Mar 8, 2011
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Astronaut working in a pool of light.

"Very nicely done. I love the mood that is created by your composition."
Mar 8, 2011
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In Remembrance of Space Artist Frank Hettick

I just wanted to take this opportunity to alert the members of the International Space Art Networkof the death last week of member Frank Hettick. Frank created a lot of space art in a style reminiscent of that of Chesley Bonestell. You can see some of Frank's artwork on his Sky-High Gallery web site at http://www.skyhighgallery.com/Frank was a…See More
Jan 12, 2011
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International Space Development Conference at See http://isdc.nss.org/2010

May 27, 2010 at 9am to May 31, 2010 at 12pm
The International Space Development Conference will be held in Chicago IL over Memorial Day weekend. I will be attending. If there are any other members of this group attending please let me know so that we can get together.I will also be giving a presentation on space art and the new NSS Space Art Gallery.For full conference info see http://isdc.nss.org/2010/See More
May 14, 2010
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International Space Development Conference

The International Space Development Conference will be held in Chicago IL over Memorial Day weekend. I will be attending. If there are any other members of this group attending please let me know. I would like to arrange an informal meeting of space and astronomical artists in attendance. Note that I will also be giving a presentation on space art and the new NSS Space Art Gallery. For full conference info see http://isdc.nss.org/2010/See More
May 14, 2010

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In Remembrance of Space Artist Frank Hettick

I just wanted to take this opportunity to alert the members of the International Space Art Network

of the death last week of member Frank Hettick.

 

Frank created a lot of space art in a style reminiscent of that of Chesley Bonestell. You can see some of Frank's artwork on his Sky-High Gallery web site at…

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Posted on January 12, 2011 at 6:29pm

Space Art Presentation - Again

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to speak to a group of amateur astronomers about Art And The Exploration of Space.



Well Friday Oct 30 I will be giving the same presentation at the 34th Chicago Area Mensa HalloweeM at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest in Arlington Heights IL.



My Art And The Exploration of Space presentation covers the history of space art and discusses how art has been used in the portrayal of space exploration.



For details… Continue

Posted on October 28, 2009 at 9:09pm

Space Art For Folks in the Chicago Area

Tomorrow Friday Oct 9 I will be giving a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Skokie Valley Astronomers. The presentation titled Art And The Exploration of Space covers the history of space art and discusses how art has been used in the portrayal of space exploration.



For details about the Art And The Exploration of Space program, see the news release Space Art at the Ryerson Conservation… Continue

Posted on October 8, 2009 at 8:38am

Artsnova Blog Entry on Sagan Cosmos Music Video

Came across the following music video of Carl Sagan and Cosmos.
You can read my comments and watch the video at
http://artsnova.com/blog/2009/09/29/212/

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 8:38pm

Seeking Space Art for National Space Society Online Gallery

Hi everyone,



I am in the process of creating a space art gallery for the National Space Society web site and am looking for artists whose work illustrates the human exploration and settlement of the solar system.



What I need from each artist who is interested in participating in the NSS Space Art Gallery is:

* a photo of yourself, possibly in the act of creating some space art.

* a short write up about yourself, your art, your medium, etc.

* 4 images… Continue

Posted on August 25, 2009 at 10:59am — 2 Comments

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At 10:53am on October 20, 2009, Jackie E. Burns said…
Hi Jim,

It's chucking it down over here. My german shepherd refuses to believe that walkies has been cancelled due to heavy rain, despite my opening up both the front AND the back door so that he can check out the weather either end of the house. I'm sure he feels I've organised the torrential downpour just to annoy him! He's now sulking on his bed...and giving me sad eyes.
At 6:01am on October 20, 2009, Jackie E. Burns said…
Hi Jim,

How are you doing?

Jackie
At 11:33pm on January 19, 2009, Aldo Spadoni said…
Hi Jim,
Hey, great to hear from you, my friend. Hope this coming year treats you kindly as well. Regarding my profile pic, yeah, it's amazing what a little bit of Photoshop can do for one's image. My only regret is you can't see the Hawaiian shirt under my spacesuit.
Ciao,
Aldo
At 1:29am on January 18, 2009, David Robinson said…
Hey Jim, I am glad that you came over to this site also........

Cheers,

David
At 2:02pm on January 12, 2009, John E. Kaufmann said…
Welcome Jim.
Glad you could make it and post some work.
 
 
 

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