Artronaut B.E.Johnson
@imperialearth.com
Photographs That Haven't Been Taken
Astronomical & Space Artist • Glassblower • 3D Modeler & Animator • Technical Illustrator • Production Designer • Photographer • Writer • Racing Engineer • Pilot
Not a day goes by that I don't learn something new.
Astronomical & Space Artist • Glassblower • 3D Modeler & Animator • Technical Illustrator • Production Designer • Photographer • Writer • Racing Engineer • Pilot
Not a day goes by that I don't learn something new.
The Cover Art for James A. Michener's novel: SPACE. Was really fun walking through airports as I traveled and seeing it on display in the shops.
#michener #art #covers #bookcover #coverart #space #spaceart #spaceprogram #spacecraft #mercury #gemini #apollo #shuttle #iss #orbit #airbrush #miniseries
#michener #art #covers #bookcover #coverart #space #spaceart #spaceprogram #spacecraft #mercury #gemini #apollo #shuttle #iss #orbit #airbrush #miniseries
July 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Cover Art for James A. Michener's novel: SPACE. Was really fun walking through airports as I traveled and seeing it on display in the shops.
#michener #art #covers #bookcover #coverart #space #spaceart #spaceprogram #spacecraft #mercury #gemini #apollo #shuttle #iss #orbit #airbrush #miniseries
#michener #art #covers #bookcover #coverart #space #spaceart #spaceprogram #spacecraft #mercury #gemini #apollo #shuttle #iss #orbit #airbrush #miniseries
So sorry. 😥 We recently lost two of our friends. We’re glass blowers, so when the end comes they are cremated and their ashes go into their kitty-face personalized vessels. Each is then inscribed with a phrase that is unique to their lives, so their essence lives on in our lives.
March 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
So sorry. 😥 We recently lost two of our friends. We’re glass blowers, so when the end comes they are cremated and their ashes go into their kitty-face personalized vessels. Each is then inscribed with a phrase that is unique to their lives, so their essence lives on in our lives.
Six Untied States Senators need to do the Right Thing!
March 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Six Untied States Senators need to do the Right Thing!
If renaming an international body of water is in the cards…
March 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
If renaming an international body of water is in the cards…
#BlueSkyMonday
The Space Shuttle flying the Space Can Mission STS-51F
imperialearth.com/cokefloat.html
Painting titled: “Coke Float”
Subtitled: “Coke Zero-G” (get it?)
The Space Shuttle flying the Space Can Mission STS-51F
imperialearth.com/cokefloat.html
Painting titled: “Coke Float”
Subtitled: “Coke Zero-G” (get it?)
February 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
#BlueSkyMonday
The Space Shuttle flying the Space Can Mission STS-51F
imperialearth.com/cokefloat.html
Painting titled: “Coke Float”
Subtitled: “Coke Zero-G” (get it?)
The Space Shuttle flying the Space Can Mission STS-51F
imperialearth.com/cokefloat.html
Painting titled: “Coke Float”
Subtitled: “Coke Zero-G” (get it?)
Anyone out there watching “Paradise” on Hulu?
You should.
The parallels are staggering.
You’ll be asking:
“*When* was this written/filmed?”
Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins, the lead agent on the president's Secret Service security detail.
You should.
The parallels are staggering.
You’ll be asking:
“*When* was this written/filmed?”
Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins, the lead agent on the president's Secret Service security detail.
February 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Anyone out there watching “Paradise” on Hulu?
You should.
The parallels are staggering.
You’ll be asking:
“*When* was this written/filmed?”
Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins, the lead agent on the president's Secret Service security detail.
You should.
The parallels are staggering.
You’ll be asking:
“*When* was this written/filmed?”
Sterling K. Brown as Agent Xavier Collins, the lead agent on the president's Secret Service security detail.
Our beautiful boy Hagrid, a huge black long hair, crossed over The Rainbow Bridge this evening at approx. 01:30. “Spirit of the Sea” on “All Things Must End” by David Helpling was playing for him while we kept vigil. We will miss him forever. 😩😥😭
bengalmania.org/rescue/hagri...
#cats #rescues
bengalmania.org/rescue/hagri...
#cats #rescues
February 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our beautiful boy Hagrid, a huge black long hair, crossed over The Rainbow Bridge this evening at approx. 01:30. “Spirit of the Sea” on “All Things Must End” by David Helpling was playing for him while we kept vigil. We will miss him forever. 😩😥😭
bengalmania.org/rescue/hagri...
#cats #rescues
bengalmania.org/rescue/hagri...
#cats #rescues
Nice. Me too.
How about this one?
Took nearly a month.
How about this one?
Took nearly a month.
January 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Nice. Me too.
How about this one?
Took nearly a month.
How about this one?
Took nearly a month.
January 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Today’s Cat
Oreo, a rescue ~ now renamed Eiffel, (has a notable tower on his forehead (pretty sure he doesn’t know it’s there - or if he does, doesn’t realize it’s special)) lounging on a soft quilt.
Still trying to gain his trust. He’s getting better but some are a tough sell.
#cats #rescues
Oreo, a rescue ~ now renamed Eiffel, (has a notable tower on his forehead (pretty sure he doesn’t know it’s there - or if he does, doesn’t realize it’s special)) lounging on a soft quilt.
Still trying to gain his trust. He’s getting better but some are a tough sell.
#cats #rescues
January 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Today’s Cat
“Ahhhh…
The Blower of Warms!”
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on her favorite floor register.
May not be as comfy as a floofy bed, but the warm more than makes up for it.
“Ahhhh…
The Blower of Warms!”
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on her favorite floor register.
May not be as comfy as a floofy bed, but the warm more than makes up for it.
January 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Today’s Cat
“Ahhhh…
The Blower of Warms!”
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on her favorite floor register.
May not be as comfy as a floofy bed, but the warm more than makes up for it.
“Ahhhh…
The Blower of Warms!”
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on her favorite floor register.
May not be as comfy as a floofy bed, but the warm more than makes up for it.
My Christmas Greeting to the STARDUST Team
I created one of these each year, modifying the original file. Adding extra layers for the lights and tree.
BTW, these paintings were done with a trackball, not a digital tablet with a pen. LOTS of trial & error!
#art #digital-painting ##NASA #spacecraft
I created one of these each year, modifying the original file. Adding extra layers for the lights and tree.
BTW, these paintings were done with a trackball, not a digital tablet with a pen. LOTS of trial & error!
#art #digital-painting ##NASA #spacecraft
December 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM
My Christmas Greeting to the STARDUST Team
I created one of these each year, modifying the original file. Adding extra layers for the lights and tree.
BTW, these paintings were done with a trackball, not a digital tablet with a pen. LOTS of trial & error!
#art #digital-painting ##NASA #spacecraft
I created one of these each year, modifying the original file. Adding extra layers for the lights and tree.
BTW, these paintings were done with a trackball, not a digital tablet with a pen. LOTS of trial & error!
#art #digital-painting ##NASA #spacecraft
STARDUST Spacecraft Detail
I'd get new data from Lockheed-Martin and would update the painting to reflect the design changes.
Kept running out of layers in Photoshop and had to combine to keep going. Three panoramas tell the story of this historic mission.
#art #digital-painting #NASA #spacecraft
I'd get new data from Lockheed-Martin and would update the painting to reflect the design changes.
Kept running out of layers in Photoshop and had to combine to keep going. Three panoramas tell the story of this historic mission.
#art #digital-painting #NASA #spacecraft
December 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM
STARDUST Spacecraft Detail
I'd get new data from Lockheed-Martin and would update the painting to reflect the design changes.
Kept running out of layers in Photoshop and had to combine to keep going. Three panoramas tell the story of this historic mission.
#art #digital-painting #NASA #spacecraft
I'd get new data from Lockheed-Martin and would update the painting to reflect the design changes.
Kept running out of layers in Photoshop and had to combine to keep going. Three panoramas tell the story of this historic mission.
#art #digital-painting #NASA #spacecraft
"Encounter ~ The Final Trim"
After its five year journey, the STARDUST™ spacecraft prepares to be overrun by Comet Wild-2 and return the first samples to Earth.
This is my first digitally-painted work. Just decided to try it to see how far I could get; painting while the spacecraft was being built.
After its five year journey, the STARDUST™ spacecraft prepares to be overrun by Comet Wild-2 and return the first samples to Earth.
This is my first digitally-painted work. Just decided to try it to see how far I could get; painting while the spacecraft was being built.
December 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM
"Encounter ~ The Final Trim"
After its five year journey, the STARDUST™ spacecraft prepares to be overrun by Comet Wild-2 and return the first samples to Earth.
This is my first digitally-painted work. Just decided to try it to see how far I could get; painting while the spacecraft was being built.
After its five year journey, the STARDUST™ spacecraft prepares to be overrun by Comet Wild-2 and return the first samples to Earth.
This is my first digitally-painted work. Just decided to try it to see how far I could get; painting while the spacecraft was being built.
Moe, a rescue, forever in my heart and forever with me.
She was a black shorthair. Small but feisty.
She caused us to get into cat rescue by choosing ME. Walked right up, stared into my eyes and said:
"You're taking all of us!"
(Larry on the cat ladder was her brother.)
I miss her so much.
#cats
She was a black shorthair. Small but feisty.
She caused us to get into cat rescue by choosing ME. Walked right up, stared into my eyes and said:
"You're taking all of us!"
(Larry on the cat ladder was her brother.)
I miss her so much.
#cats
December 5, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Moe, a rescue, forever in my heart and forever with me.
She was a black shorthair. Small but feisty.
She caused us to get into cat rescue by choosing ME. Walked right up, stared into my eyes and said:
"You're taking all of us!"
(Larry on the cat ladder was her brother.)
I miss her so much.
#cats
She was a black shorthair. Small but feisty.
She caused us to get into cat rescue by choosing ME. Walked right up, stared into my eyes and said:
"You're taking all of us!"
(Larry on the cat ladder was her brother.)
I miss her so much.
#cats
Today's Cat
She'll always be with us.
6" tall x 4.5" dia.
When we taught ourselves to blow glass we began to honor our Friends With Fur upon their passing from our midst. We now create loving memorials to them of various types:
bengalmania.org/crystals-kit...
#cats #rescues #memorials #glassblowing
She'll always be with us.
6" tall x 4.5" dia.
When we taught ourselves to blow glass we began to honor our Friends With Fur upon their passing from our midst. We now create loving memorials to them of various types:
bengalmania.org/crystals-kit...
#cats #rescues #memorials #glassblowing
December 5, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Today's Cat
She'll always be with us.
6" tall x 4.5" dia.
When we taught ourselves to blow glass we began to honor our Friends With Fur upon their passing from our midst. We now create loving memorials to them of various types:
bengalmania.org/crystals-kit...
#cats #rescues #memorials #glassblowing
She'll always be with us.
6" tall x 4.5" dia.
When we taught ourselves to blow glass we began to honor our Friends With Fur upon their passing from our midst. We now create loving memorials to them of various types:
bengalmania.org/crystals-kit...
#cats #rescues #memorials #glassblowing
Thanks for compiling this one. Followed all.
Some of the others I've followed ended up becoming way too political and not enough inspiration. Yours is a refreshing break.
I work in watercolor acrylic and graphite.
Some wildlife, mostly birds.
Astronomical/Space, though, has been my main focus.
Some of the others I've followed ended up becoming way too political and not enough inspiration. Yours is a refreshing break.
I work in watercolor acrylic and graphite.
Some wildlife, mostly birds.
Astronomical/Space, though, has been my main focus.
December 4, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Thanks for compiling this one. Followed all.
Some of the others I've followed ended up becoming way too political and not enough inspiration. Yours is a refreshing break.
I work in watercolor acrylic and graphite.
Some wildlife, mostly birds.
Astronomical/Space, though, has been my main focus.
Some of the others I've followed ended up becoming way too political and not enough inspiration. Yours is a refreshing break.
I work in watercolor acrylic and graphite.
Some wildlife, mostly birds.
Astronomical/Space, though, has been my main focus.
"Arrakis - Dune"
Desert Planet — Home of the Fremen
The Eyes of Ibad see more than one may realize
and their tears are precious beyond measure.
Acrylic on Strathmore illustration board
30" (76.2cm) x 15.6" (39.6cm)
#art #airbrush #science-fiction #books #film
Desert Planet — Home of the Fremen
The Eyes of Ibad see more than one may realize
and their tears are precious beyond measure.
Acrylic on Strathmore illustration board
30" (76.2cm) x 15.6" (39.6cm)
#art #airbrush #science-fiction #books #film
November 30, 2024 at 8:26 AM
"Arrakis - Dune"
Desert Planet — Home of the Fremen
The Eyes of Ibad see more than one may realize
and their tears are precious beyond measure.
Acrylic on Strathmore illustration board
30" (76.2cm) x 15.6" (39.6cm)
#art #airbrush #science-fiction #books #film
Desert Planet — Home of the Fremen
The Eyes of Ibad see more than one may realize
and their tears are precious beyond measure.
Acrylic on Strathmore illustration board
30" (76.2cm) x 15.6" (39.6cm)
#art #airbrush #science-fiction #books #film
Today's Cat
More Sleeping...
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on a heating pad on the backrest of the couch, watched over by ChernaGoofy.
#cats #rescues #disney #chernabog
More Sleeping...
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on a heating pad on the backrest of the couch, watched over by ChernaGoofy.
#cats #rescues #disney #chernabog
November 30, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Today's Cat
More Sleeping...
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on a heating pad on the backrest of the couch, watched over by ChernaGoofy.
#cats #rescues #disney #chernabog
More Sleeping...
Silicon, a rescue, sleeping on a heating pad on the backrest of the couch, watched over by ChernaGoofy.
#cats #rescues #disney #chernabog
This was on display in a show at the George Eastman House and I overheard a respected colleague remark:
"It must have taken him forever to draw that Helvetica typeface. Hard to draw anyway, but there's two e's, two s's, three t's and they each have to match the others!"
It did.
"It must have taken him forever to draw that Helvetica typeface. Hard to draw anyway, but there's two e's, two s's, three t's and they each have to match the others!"
It did.
November 27, 2024 at 12:06 PM
This was on display in a show at the George Eastman House and I overheard a respected colleague remark:
"It must have taken him forever to draw that Helvetica typeface. Hard to draw anyway, but there's two e's, two s's, three t's and they each have to match the others!"
It did.
"It must have taken him forever to draw that Helvetica typeface. Hard to draw anyway, but there's two e's, two s's, three t's and they each have to match the others!"
It did.
"Out Takin' Five"
You are part of the care and feeding of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Acrylic and India Ink on Strathmore illustration board.
30" (76.2cm) x 15.5" (39.4cm)
#art #airbrush #space-shuttle #spaceflight #nasa #hubble-space-telescope
You are part of the care and feeding of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Acrylic and India Ink on Strathmore illustration board.
30" (76.2cm) x 15.5" (39.4cm)
#art #airbrush #space-shuttle #spaceflight #nasa #hubble-space-telescope
November 27, 2024 at 12:06 PM
"Out Takin' Five"
You are part of the care and feeding of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Acrylic and India Ink on Strathmore illustration board.
30" (76.2cm) x 15.5" (39.4cm)
#art #airbrush #space-shuttle #spaceflight #nasa #hubble-space-telescope
You are part of the care and feeding of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Acrylic and India Ink on Strathmore illustration board.
30" (76.2cm) x 15.5" (39.4cm)
#art #airbrush #space-shuttle #spaceflight #nasa #hubble-space-telescope