Kawah Ijen is a volcano found on the island of Java in Indonesia. It’s best known for its blue flames cascading down the terrain. The lava flow appears blue, but it’s really the combustion of the sulphuric gases that cause the appearance. But you must be wondering “what does this have to do with her paintings though?” Well…
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This piece is inspired by my fascination with outer space. I love Jupiter’s moon Io. Yes, I’m crushing on a moon. I’d definitely recommend reading up on this moon and its relationship with its gargantuan planet. That relationship, as well as Io’s element composition result in some pretty amazing surface characteristics. Art and history collide with this awesome project by Wikimedia Foundation and Behance. I love reading about history and the world around me, so when I was commissioned to illustrate historical figures from the past, I was very excited.
The universe is fascinating. I know I'm in good company with my obsession.
I have been dreaming about nebulae like the Pillars of creation since I was a teenager. Recently I discovered that Saturn has about 82 known moons and they are so diverse in their beauty. That got my creative juices flowing. With this collection of porcelain earrings I'm able to marry my love of outer space, colour and texture. |