The Coolim Cliffs, One Of My Favourite Places Ever

On today’s visit to the Coolim Cliffs the weather was absolutely scorching, and the sea was an amazing blue. So the weather was scorching today, and I thought the Coolim cliffs would be a good refuge, after all, they’re called the Coolim Cliffs, not the Hotim Cliffs. I never feel guilty about this kind of … Continue reading The Coolim Cliffs, One Of My Favourite Places Ever →

The Year Mars Got Really, Really Big

11th August 2020. First attempt at sketching Mars at opposition. At least I captured the ice cap, but I would learn a valuable lesson, pastel pencils are good for sketching many things, but not Mars, they are not good for sketching Mars at all! Although this sketch is kind of adorable it lacks the detail … Continue reading The Year Mars Got Really, Really Big →

Messier 92, An Old Classic Of Astronomy, Emphasis On Old

Saw this much detail even with a bright moon spoiling my fun! So it was a clear night last night, though there was a very bright moon. Though one lesson astronomy has taught me repeatedly, even when I won’t listen, is take what you can get! You’ll like a clear night with a bright moon … Continue reading Messier 92, An Old Classic Of Astronomy, Emphasis On Old →