Following on from the previous blog post, this is the second painting in the new 'Under The Stars' series. I'm revisiting my night landscape paintings but trying to let them evolve naturally and in a subtle way by introducing new elements here and there. There is a little story behind this particular piece, and I will tell you all about it below...
Under The Stars 2
Original acrylic painting on deep-edge canvas. 10x10"
© Natasha Newton 2011
Back in May 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper was orbiting the Earth in his spacecraft Faith 7. While making observations of the ground he noticed some chimney smoke, which he was able to trace back to a single Tibetan cottage. So when I decided to paint this picture I gave my own little cottage a trail of chimney smoke leading up into the stars...and maybe there's a space traveller up there somewhere who can see it.
love your evolution, and appreciate the description of your inspiration
maatt
Posted by: Mrmaatt.blogspot.com | May 10, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Natasha - beautiful work as always. I love the textural treatment of the moon and how it really makes it come alive. Just so peaceful and lovely!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon McMahon | May 10, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Nice Natty and great story!
Posted by: cjy | May 10, 2011 at 09:51 PM
It is a beautiful and sensitive piece, my darling!
It makes so many sounds come to mind!
Xx (o)
Posted by: Leon | May 11, 2011 at 06:41 AM
These are really beautiful and evocative paintings with a very thought-provoking origin!
Posted by: Glyn Stanway | May 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM
I can see it from Spain! :)
Posted by: Ersi | May 11, 2011 at 05:27 PM
this is beautiful, so ethereal - I love the story too!
Posted by: Crafty Green Poet | May 11, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Your paintings are so wonderful, and I love this even more knowing the story behind the inspiration. Stunning.
Posted by: Elizabeth@rosalilium | May 20, 2011 at 09:46 PM