Category Archives: Astronomy paintings

In the studio

Working in the studio….two paintings. The one on the easel is just about finished. The paint will need to dry for several days after which maybe a glaze or two. And that will e just about it. It shows the planet Venus moments before Sunrise.

Conjunction Oil on canvas 110×95 cm 2012 – 2016

Conjunction Oil on canvas. 110 x95 cm £1800

Conjunction Oil on canvas. 110 x95 cm £1800

Conjunction. Oil on canvas 95×110 cm. £1800. I observed the conjunction of Jupiter Venus and Mercury from Chapel Carn Brea in 2012. Jupiter Venus and Mercury appear as tiny dots in the sky, as accurately as I could place them, although Mercury is quite a challenge to spot