Jackie Burns
@artistburns.bsky.social
President of the International Association For Astronomical Artists. Artist & visual science communicator specialising in aerospace & astronomy, keen cook, SF&F literary fan.
My latest digital artwork. Created using Adobe Fresco and titled ‘Don’t Be Confined, Embrace Your Powers’.
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
My latest digital artwork. Created using Adobe Fresco and titled ‘Don’t Be Confined, Embrace Your Powers’.
Part of my journey as a space artist was discovering science fiction at a very young age. I was trawling through the children’s section of my local library when I came across Robert A. Heinlein’s book ‘Have Spacesuit, Will Travel’. 🧵 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Part of my journey as a space artist was discovering science fiction at a very young age. I was trawling through the children’s section of my local library when I came across Robert A. Heinlein’s book ‘Have Spacesuit, Will Travel’. 🧵 1/2
I’m baking today, using my trusty recipe book, the 1st copy I bought new in 1977. I’m on my third copy as the previous ones eventually fell apart because I used them so often. I know, I know…I probably do know most of the recipes off by heart, 🧵1/2
November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’m baking today, using my trusty recipe book, the 1st copy I bought new in 1977. I’m on my third copy as the previous ones eventually fell apart because I used them so often. I know, I know…I probably do know most of the recipes off by heart, 🧵1/2
It’s damp and cold here in the South East of England today, so I made pulled pork shoulder with butter beans and carrot soup for supper. Hot and very tasty.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It’s damp and cold here in the South East of England today, so I made pulled pork shoulder with butter beans and carrot soup for supper. Hot and very tasty.
Sliced Russet apples with Greek yoghurt. I love apple season.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sliced Russet apples with Greek yoghurt. I love apple season.
I’ve just had an American convention member insist on buying me a drink at the bar and tell me that she can’t believe that she’s now met Jackie Burns. I’m definitely living in an alternate reality at the moment. ✨imposter syndrome✨
November 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I’ve just had an American convention member insist on buying me a drink at the bar and tell me that she can’t believe that she’s now met Jackie Burns. I’m definitely living in an alternate reality at the moment. ✨imposter syndrome✨
I’m at NovaCon 54 this weekend, exhibiting some of my artwork. Also catching up with friends and colleagues.
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I’m at NovaCon 54 this weekend, exhibiting some of my artwork. Also catching up with friends and colleagues.
It’s a great feeling to be able to see my work published in such an informative and important magazine.
We were delighted to include this image in the September issue of "Odyssey" as part of our interview with Helen Sharman.
The prompt for today’s #spacetober_challenge is Space Station. My digital artwork celebrates the Russian MIR space station. #sciart #spacestation #digital
October 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It’s a great feeling to be able to see my work published in such an informative and important magazine.
Jet/Plane is the prompt for today’s Spacetober Challange. This is my digital artwork of the Shuttle piggyback on a specially adapted Boeing 747. From my Circles Portfolio. #spacetober_challenge #sciart #digital
October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Jet/Plane is the prompt for today’s Spacetober Challange. This is my digital artwork of the Shuttle piggyback on a specially adapted Boeing 747. From my Circles Portfolio. #spacetober_challenge #sciart #digital
The prompt for today’s #spacetober_challenge is Space Station. My digital artwork celebrates the Russian MIR space station. #sciart #spacestation #digital
October 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The prompt for today’s #spacetober_challenge is Space Station. My digital artwork celebrates the Russian MIR space station. #sciart #spacestation #digital
Just watched A Lady Of Letters, beautifully performed by the late Patricia Routledge, and written by Alan Bennett. I shall miss her.
October 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Just watched A Lady Of Letters, beautifully performed by the late Patricia Routledge, and written by Alan Bennett. I shall miss her.
Today’s prompt in @spacetober_challenge is Star. I thought I’d share a digital composition that I ve created and use as part of my Sciart & science art workshop resources. Science outreach is one of my passions - the sharing of science knowledge through fun and creativity. #Spacetober #Sciart
October 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today’s prompt in @spacetober_challenge is Star. I thought I’d share a digital composition that I ve created and use as part of my Sciart & science art workshop resources. Science outreach is one of my passions - the sharing of science knowledge through fun and creativity. #Spacetober #Sciart
#Spacetober_Challenge prompt is telescope. Here is my digital artwork of Jodrell Bank Mark 1A Radio Telescope. From my Circles Portfolio.
October 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#Spacetober_Challenge prompt is telescope. Here is my digital artwork of Jodrell Bank Mark 1A Radio Telescope. From my Circles Portfolio.
October 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#Spacetober_Challenge prompt is telescope. Here is my digital artwork of Jodrell Bank Mark 1A Radio Telescope. From my Circles Portfolio.
Spacetober Challenge - the Prompt today is Mars/Mars Mission. This is my digitally drawn portrait of Perseverance Rover, which is currently exploring the Jezero Crater where it landed in February 2021 & is searching for signs of ancient microbial life. Created using Adobe Fresco. #spacetober #sciart
October 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Spacetober Challenge - the Prompt today is Mars/Mars Mission. This is my digitally drawn portrait of Perseverance Rover, which is currently exploring the Jezero Crater where it landed in February 2021 & is searching for signs of ancient microbial life. Created using Adobe Fresco. #spacetober #sciart
Spacetober prompt for today is Historic Figures. I’ve created a portrait of Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong. From my Circles Portfolio. #Spacetober #digital #sciart
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Spacetober prompt for today is Historic Figures. I’ve created a portrait of Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong. From my Circles Portfolio. #Spacetober #digital #sciart
Reposted by Jackie Burns
Thanks so much for the stunning cover, Jackie! It makes such an impact.
Ooooo…look, there’s my artwork on the front page. It’s an excellent arts and culture e-magazine for the members of the British Interplanetary Society. Membership is free for everyone aged 25 or under.
The latest issue of the arts and culture magazine “Odyssey” is out now! A massive thank you to both Lewis Dartnell and Sheila Kanani for their respective contributions, and to Jackie Burns for allowing us to feature more of her remarkable artwork for the cover. @artistburns.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Thanks so much for the stunning cover, Jackie! It makes such an impact.
Prompt for today’s Spacetober Challenge is Blackhole. This is my digital draft of a blackhole. I’ll be painting it in acrylic on stretched canvas after Christmas. From my Circles Portfolio. #Spacetober_Challenge #sciart
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Prompt for today’s Spacetober Challenge is Blackhole. This is my digital draft of a blackhole. I’ll be painting it in acrylic on stretched canvas after Christmas. From my Circles Portfolio. #Spacetober_Challenge #sciart
Ooooo…look, there’s my artwork on the front page. It’s an excellent arts and culture e-magazine for the members of the British Interplanetary Society. Membership is free for everyone aged 25 or under.
The latest issue of the arts and culture magazine “Odyssey” is out now! A massive thank you to both Lewis Dartnell and Sheila Kanani for their respective contributions, and to Jackie Burns for allowing us to feature more of her remarkable artwork for the cover. @artistburns.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ooooo…look, there’s my artwork on the front page. It’s an excellent arts and culture e-magazine for the members of the British Interplanetary Society. Membership is free for everyone aged 25 or under.
Rocket Lab launched a Synspective radar-imaging satellite today, from Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. Exhaust gasses expands rapidly though the thinning atmosphere, looking lovely with the early morning light shining through it. The dot in the middle is actually the rocket during first stage burn.
October 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Rocket Lab launched a Synspective radar-imaging satellite today, from Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. Exhaust gasses expands rapidly though the thinning atmosphere, looking lovely with the early morning light shining through it. The dot in the middle is actually the rocket during first stage burn.
Today’s prompt for Spacetober Challenge is Spacecraft. The NASA Space Shuttle was a spacecraft that launched like a rocket and landed like an airplane. It was the first reusable spacecraft capable of carrying large satellites and crew to orbit…🧵 1/2
October 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today’s prompt for Spacetober Challenge is Spacecraft. The NASA Space Shuttle was a spacecraft that launched like a rocket and landed like an airplane. It was the first reusable spacecraft capable of carrying large satellites and crew to orbit…🧵 1/2
The International Space Station. We have five years left before it’s decommissioned, enjoy the orbital fly overs while you can. Acrylic on stretched canvas. From my Circles Portfolio. #ISS #Aerospace #Sciart
October 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The International Space Station. We have five years left before it’s decommissioned, enjoy the orbital fly overs while you can. Acrylic on stretched canvas. From my Circles Portfolio. #ISS #Aerospace #Sciart
Finished my sock WIP. I’ll start the second sock this evening. I’m loving the colours: Mulled Wine and Liquorice by West Yorkshire Spinners.
October 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Finished my sock WIP. I’ll start the second sock this evening. I’m loving the colours: Mulled Wine and Liquorice by West Yorkshire Spinners.
I’m wearing my rainbow socks today. I knitted them myself. I’m an artist, so I love all the colours. I’m an ally too, so I love all the colours.
October 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I’m wearing my rainbow socks today. I knitted them myself. I’m an artist, so I love all the colours. I’m an ally too, so I love all the colours.