Have you ever looked up into the night sky, and wondered what is out there? While most of its vastness is still a mystery, the amazing work of astronomers gives us a glimpse of the awesomeness of space. Using the Hubble telescope or their own equipment, they manage to capture space objects like we’ve never seen before. By using special filters and post-processing, they show us what our own eyes wouldn’t be able to see. And, woah, it is gorgeous and mind-blowing.

Many of my paintings are based on those real deep space images (used with permission). While sometimes adding some artistic freedom with colour and shape, the paintings still stay true to the real thing.

If you are interested in buying an original, check out the shop, or get in touch by emailing me at astridjefartist@gmail.com. I am also open for commissions.

 

SERPENS NEBULA

Acrylics on linen canvas. 100 x 110 cm, 40 X 44 inch. Commission.

Based on a Hubble image.

GIBSON’S ROSETTE NEBULA

Acrylics on cotton canvas. 90 x 90 cm, 35 X 35 inch.

Based on an image of the Rosette Nebula, taken and processed by Dustin Gibson.

CRAB NEBULA 1.0

Acrylics on cotton canvas. 90 x 90 cm, 35 X 35 inch.

Based on a Hubble image. Here’s a great little video showing whereabouts in the sky the Nebula is situated. It shows the scale of things perfectly: click here.

RING NEBULA

Acrylics on cotton canvas. 56 x 71 cm, 22 X 28 inch.

Based on a Hubble image. Here is an interesting 3D explanation about the ring nebula: check it out!

NORTH AMERICA NEBULA

Acrylics on cotton canvas. 60 x 60 cm, 24 x 24 inch, not for sale.

Based on an image taken by William Burns. (Instagram)

FLAME AND HORSEHEAD NEBULA

Acrylics on cotton canvas. 50 x 100 cm, 20 x 40 inch.

Based on all kinds of different images. Here is an interesting 3D video about these nebulas, zooming in onto the horsehead: check it out!

EASTERN VEIL NEBULA

Acrylics on cotton. 50 x 70 cm, 20 x 28 inch.

Based on an image taken by Christopher Stobie (Instagram). Here is an awesome 3D video of the complete Veil Nebula, the Northern Veil is on the left: be amazed!