Lucy West
@lucyweststudios.bsky.social
Professional artist, amateur astronomer, space geek, science geek, dog mom, rock hound, sailor, hiker, runner. #fineart #spaceart https://www.lucyweststudios.com/
Very interested in the dynamics that caused the streak of light seen in NGC 6000. Lensing? Veritable input much appreciated.
October 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Very interested in the dynamics that caused the streak of light seen in NGC 6000. Lensing? Veritable input much appreciated.
"Taurus and Pleiades Over Scotchman Peaks" / 30" x 20" acrylic on canvas. Constellations Taurus and Pleiades climb above the rugged terrain of Scotchman Peaks. Located in Bonner County, Idaho, this commanding mountain summit rises to over 7,000 feet and is a beloved area to the local population.
April 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Taurus and Pleiades Over Scotchman Peaks" / 30" x 20" acrylic on canvas. Constellations Taurus and Pleiades climb above the rugged terrain of Scotchman Peaks. Located in Bonner County, Idaho, this commanding mountain summit rises to over 7,000 feet and is a beloved area to the local population.
"Pleiades: Dance of the Seven Sisters" / 8" x 8" acrylic on wood panel. There's something about Pleiades that's always given me a peaceful sensation. In a time filled with turmoil, I find myself focusing on this beautiful little cluster a lot lately.
April 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Pleiades: Dance of the Seven Sisters" / 8" x 8" acrylic on wood panel. There's something about Pleiades that's always given me a peaceful sensation. In a time filled with turmoil, I find myself focusing on this beautiful little cluster a lot lately.
Shoutout to Novaspace Art Gallery! Very happy and honored to see they are featuring limited edition prints of my Alan Bean painting!! I love their post: "A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN!"
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January 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Shoutout to Novaspace Art Gallery! Very happy and honored to see they are featuring limited edition prints of my Alan Bean painting!! I love their post: "A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN!"
novaspace.com/shop/space-a...
novaspace.com/shop/space-a...
December 13, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Small Commission: Andromeda Galaxy / 8" x 6" acrylic on wood panel. Very fun commission! If I did not have these celestial beauties to focus on during this era of turbulent global crisis happening just about every where (!), I would probably go crazy. #astronomy #CelestialBliss #KeepLookingUp
November 16, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Small Commission: Andromeda Galaxy / 8" x 6" acrylic on wood panel. Very fun commission! If I did not have these celestial beauties to focus on during this era of turbulent global crisis happening just about every where (!), I would probably go crazy. #astronomy #CelestialBliss #KeepLookingUp
An original photograph of the mysterious figure on the cover of Led Zeppelin IV has been discovered in an old photo album - and he's been identified
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November 8, 2023 at 3:29 PM
An original photograph of the mysterious figure on the cover of Led Zeppelin IV has been discovered in an old photo album - and he's been identified
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Did anyone else see the latest JUNO image like this? I can't unsee it.
#Halloween #NASA #JUNO #Jupiter #TwilightZone #TheGremlin
#Halloween #NASA #JUNO #Jupiter #TwilightZone #TheGremlin
November 2, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Did anyone else see the latest JUNO image like this? I can't unsee it.
#Halloween #NASA #JUNO #Jupiter #TwilightZone #TheGremlin
#Halloween #NASA #JUNO #Jupiter #TwilightZone #TheGremlin
"The Longest Night" / acrylic on canvas. (Description posted in this thread)
October 31, 2023 at 5:35 PM
"The Longest Night" / acrylic on canvas. (Description posted in this thread)
"Night Owl" / acrylic on canvas.
Born out of an unfortunate phase of insomnia, this feathered friend kept me company many nights while I painted him.
Born out of an unfortunate phase of insomnia, this feathered friend kept me company many nights while I painted him.
October 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM
"Night Owl" / acrylic on canvas.
Born out of an unfortunate phase of insomnia, this feathered friend kept me company many nights while I painted him.
Born out of an unfortunate phase of insomnia, this feathered friend kept me company many nights while I painted him.
"Waking Wanderer" Comet 67P/ acrylic on wood panel.
October 26, 2023 at 4:49 PM
"Waking Wanderer" Comet 67P/ acrylic on wood panel.
My share for todays #SpacetoberChallenge is #NewHorizons.
"January 29, 1930: Discovering Pluto" / acrylic on wood panels. Tribute to Clyde Tombaugh/New Horizons. The star field panel has been hand painted to replicate the photo plate used by Tombaugh when discovering Pluto.
#SciArt #SpaceArt
"January 29, 1930: Discovering Pluto" / acrylic on wood panels. Tribute to Clyde Tombaugh/New Horizons. The star field panel has been hand painted to replicate the photo plate used by Tombaugh when discovering Pluto.
#SciArt #SpaceArt
October 17, 2023 at 5:36 PM
My share for todays #SpacetoberChallenge is #NewHorizons.
"January 29, 1930: Discovering Pluto" / acrylic on wood panels. Tribute to Clyde Tombaugh/New Horizons. The star field panel has been hand painted to replicate the photo plate used by Tombaugh when discovering Pluto.
#SciArt #SpaceArt
"January 29, 1930: Discovering Pluto" / acrylic on wood panels. Tribute to Clyde Tombaugh/New Horizons. The star field panel has been hand painted to replicate the photo plate used by Tombaugh when discovering Pluto.
#SciArt #SpaceArt
Celebrating astronaut Bill Anders 90th birthday! He took the famous "Earthrise" image during Apollo 8 mission in Dec. 1968.
Anders quote: "We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered Earth."
"Discovering Earth" / acrylic on wood panel.
Anders quote: "We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered Earth."
"Discovering Earth" / acrylic on wood panel.
October 17, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Celebrating astronaut Bill Anders 90th birthday! He took the famous "Earthrise" image during Apollo 8 mission in Dec. 1968.
Anders quote: "We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered Earth."
"Discovering Earth" / acrylic on wood panel.
Anders quote: "We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered Earth."
"Discovering Earth" / acrylic on wood panel.
"Alchemy of Light" 48" x 36" acrylic on canvas.
In a swirling sea of cosmic energies, a celestial dance blazes in perpetual transition as Chaos relinquishes its rule to Order; a star is born, time expands, light travels.
In a swirling sea of cosmic energies, a celestial dance blazes in perpetual transition as Chaos relinquishes its rule to Order; a star is born, time expands, light travels.
October 12, 2023 at 5:22 PM
"Alchemy of Light" 48" x 36" acrylic on canvas.
In a swirling sea of cosmic energies, a celestial dance blazes in perpetual transition as Chaos relinquishes its rule to Order; a star is born, time expands, light travels.
In a swirling sea of cosmic energies, a celestial dance blazes in perpetual transition as Chaos relinquishes its rule to Order; a star is born, time expands, light travels.
"Orion Nebula M42" / 48" x 36" acrylic on canvas.
October 11, 2023 at 3:55 PM
"Orion Nebula M42" / 48" x 36" acrylic on canvas.
"Crown of Storms" / acrylic on canvas. Inspired by NASA's JUNO Mission, chaotic storms of Jupiter's polar region swirl in beautiful abstract fluidity.
October 9, 2023 at 3:12 PM
"Crown of Storms" / acrylic on canvas. Inspired by NASA's JUNO Mission, chaotic storms of Jupiter's polar region swirl in beautiful abstract fluidity.
"The Ancient Dance of Europa and Jupiter" / acrylic on canvas.
October 6, 2023 at 7:20 PM
"The Ancient Dance of Europa and Jupiter" / acrylic on canvas.
"M101 Pinwheel Galaxy" / acrylic on canvas
October 6, 2023 at 2:34 PM
"M101 Pinwheel Galaxy" / acrylic on canvas
"Brush Strokes of Star Birth" / acrylic on canvas. Emission nebula Sh2-106 in the region of one of my favorite constellations, Cygnus
October 5, 2023 at 3:31 PM
"Brush Strokes of Star Birth" / acrylic on canvas. Emission nebula Sh2-106 in the region of one of my favorite constellations, Cygnus
"The Exquisite Reflections of Rho Ophiuchi" / acrylic on canvas.
October 4, 2023 at 8:40 PM
"The Exquisite Reflections of Rho Ophiuchi" / acrylic on canvas.
"Mighty M106" / acrylic on canvas
October 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM
"Mighty M106" / acrylic on canvas
"Embers of Exploration and Enlightenment" / acrylic on canvas
October 3, 2023 at 6:56 PM
"Embers of Exploration and Enlightenment" / acrylic on canvas
"The People of Pinnacle Point" acrylic on canvas
October 3, 2023 at 6:53 PM
"The People of Pinnacle Point" acrylic on canvas
"Great Sky Bear: Ursa Major Constellation" / acrylic on canvas
August 18, 2023 at 9:00 PM
"Great Sky Bear: Ursa Major Constellation" / acrylic on canvas
Gonna start sharing some of my art. First up, my best seller: "Origins" / acrylic on canvas.
August 18, 2023 at 2:03 PM
Gonna start sharing some of my art. First up, my best seller: "Origins" / acrylic on canvas.