Drawn to the UniverseDECEMBER 2010 – Twilight Conjunction

Sketch of Twilight Lunar-Planetary Conjunction – AUG 13, 2010

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Digital conjunction sketch by Carlos Hernandez included in the column
Waning Crescent Moon, Venus and Jupiter on April 22, 2009 (09:30 U.T.)

Subject:	Twilight Planetary Conjunction
Issue:	December 2010 Astronomy Now
Basic Media:	Pastel and charcoal on black paper
Featured Technique:	Using color pastel and charcoal on black stock to capture a twilight lunar-planetary conjunction.
Suggested Sketching Materials:	Black card stock Soft pastel sticks in a selection of twilight colors White and colored pastel pencils in a selection of typical star colors Charcoal pencil White, fine point marker Plastic circle template Blending stump and artist’s chamois or tissue paper Sanding block White vinyl eraser Sheet of blank copy paper (for resting your hand and protecting the pastel surface) Acid free artist masking tape Spray fixative Clipboard and observing light

2 Replies to “Drawn to the Universe
DECEMBER 2010 – Twilight Conjunction”

WOW! A beautiful piece of artwork Jeremy. Thanks for sharing the view 🙂
Ewan

Thanks Ewan!

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2 Replies to “Drawn to the UniverseDECEMBER 2010 – Twilight Conjunction”