Astronomy Sketching

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #1 12-08-2005, 08:59 PM

OK! I have given the sketching of Astro objects a go.

Here is my first attempt. It was fun.

Pic 1 shows my originals.
Then I photographed them and inverted them in PhotoShop.

Pic 2 shows a Glob
Pic 3 shows a Galaxy and comet.

Comments & Suggestions Welcome

h0ughy (David) · #2 12-08-2005, 09:04 PM

you have done very well there mate!

it is not easy to draw, and i suffer from artisian adeptness

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #3 12-08-2005, 09:08 PM

Houghy, I'm not happy with the Galaxy. I have to learn what they come out like when inverted and then work backwards from there when sketching.

As I don't have a suitable camera or tracking I will have to rely on my drawings.

Notice the diffraction spikes in the galaxy sketch! Lol!

h0ughy (David) · #4 12-08-2005, 09:21 PM

Ken,

the best bit is that to make the drawings you had to study the subject for a long time. this means that you have a memory of the galaxy and that if you wish to become a supernova hunter you are well on your way Mr Dragons!! Congratulations. Your details and the memory you retain will help you no end. Look out Rev Evans and Brendon!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #5 12-08-2005, 09:26 PM

Whoever they are!

Thanks for the prezzie you sent down so I could do this

h0ughy (David) · #6 12-08-2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Whoever they are!

Thanks for the prezzie you sent down so I could do this

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s665550.htm
and
http://www.tenagraobservatories.com/...t%20Evans.html

and for Brendon

http://www.supernovae.net/1996x.htm

http://members.fortunecity.com/tfo1/

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #7 12-08-2005, 10:18 PM

WOW! That guy has a brilliant memory for fine detail. I can remember what most galaxies I have seen look like but I don't think I can remember the fine detail of every one of them.

I could probably draw most of them from memory but if one of them changed I don't think I would notice straight away.

h0ughy (David) · #8 12-08-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

WOW! That guy has a brilliant memory for fine detail. I can remember what most galaxies I have seen look like but I don't think I can remember the fine detail of every one of them.

I could probably draw most of them from memory but if one of them changed I don't think I would notice straight away.

But at least you are developing a skill to last you the rest of your life. Hey by the time your hair completely falls out and you have no teath at least you will have the great memories of stardust

. Thats unless the Oldtimers disease sets in

fringe_dweller · #9 12-08-2005, 10:52 PM

Nice one BD

the galaxy comet combo is a beauty - is that from a memory or is that artistic licence? the pencil is not dead!
Kearn

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 12-08-2005, 10:55 PM

Thanks Kearn,

The Galaxy is from memory but the Comet is artistic licence. (bit of fun)

The pencil is back in action!!!!

asimov (John) · #11 13-08-2005, 01:22 AM

Excellent work KEN!! Really good stuff. I'm Gonna have to pull my....pencil out & get crackin' to keep up with you!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 13-08-2005, 01:27 AM

Thanks John.

Not all of us have the photographic gear needed to show what we see, so this is the next best thing.

I've just got to get used to drawing in the negative!

Hurry up and show us your sketches.

Soldant · #13 13-08-2005, 08:12 PM

Wow. That is outstanding. I wish I could sketch like that

Seriously, that's really cool. I especially love your glob sketch!

RAJAH235 · #14 13-08-2005, 08:46 PM

Ken, your sketches are just great. Shows a real natural talent. Now I know you won't want any more inspiration, but........your Galaxy reminded me very much of this......
http://hiddenloft.darkhorizons.org/i...N4565afull.jpg

L.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #15 13-08-2005, 11:01 PM

hey Yeah! It does look similiar. Cool!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 14-08-2005, 12:26 AM

Here's one I did tonight.

This time, no pencils! I drew this one in PhotoShop. Not an easy program for sketching but I'm getting the hang of it.

Orion Neb.

asimov (John) · #17 14-08-2005, 12:34 AM

Yep. I've tried this in my lil' micrografx piccy publisher. Pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it. Nice one Billy!....Err...Ken!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #18 14-08-2005, 12:41 AM

I still prefer pencil & paper though! Think I will go back to them. A mouse just doesn't do it for me.

asimov (John) · #19 14-08-2005, 01:25 AM

I totally agree. I'd much rather lock myself in a room for a couple of hours & do some sketching than do it on the puter. Much more relaxing.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #20 14-08-2005, 01:28 AM

I would like to see some Astro sketches from other members!