Monkey Head Nebula was a true work of passion for me.  It took me 11 months to create! It is also the biggest piece I have ever done to date, 5 feet by 4 feet! One of my favourite things to do is work large with tons of detail.  Whenever I got a chance I was in the studio, working on this painting.  I wanted this piece to make you feel immersed in the image as if you are in  outer space and if you look out your window BAM! there you are.  I want it to feel close and distant at the same time.  I hope you enjoy it and I hope I succeeded even if you are only seeing it on your computer. 

Image used with permission by ESA/Hubble.  Original Hubble Telescope image credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA), Acrylic Painting Interpretation by Adrienne Lunt.

Acrylic on Canvas

Original: 48" x 60"

2019