July 14, 2015

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Pluto Flyby Already Inspiring Artists

As the probe whizzes past, paint is already being dabbed, splattered and scumbled. The Pluto flyby is astounding everyone including artists. Here are a few works of #sciart that really stood out to me on Twitter, marking this historic event and the images from the NASA team and the New Horizons probe.

[post header image by Stella Maria Baer]

 

By Glendon Mellow

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As the probe whizzes past, paint is already being dabbed, splattered and scumbled. The Pluto flyby is astounding everyone including artists.

[post header image at right by Stella Maria Baer]

Painting influenced by scientific discoveries has a long history we should explore some more one day here on Symbiartic. For now, here are a few works of #sciart that really stood out to me on Twitter, marking this historic event and the images from the NASA team and the New Horizons probe.

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Visit Christine Rueter's blog Tychogirl and follow her on Twitter @Tychogirl. 

 

Visit Stella Maria Baer's portfolio site, Instagram, Facebook, print shop, and follow her on Twitter @StellaMariaBaer. 

 

Visit Surly Amy's online shop, support her Patreon, find her at Mad Art Lab and follow her on Twitter @SurlyAmy.

Thank you to everyone at NASA and to science-Twitter for making this event so incredible.
A parting sentiment from Christine Rueter:

 

Have you seen stunning examples of Pluto-New Horizons-inspired art? Let us know on Twitter @Symbiartic or below in the comments. 

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