Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Star Gazing

When was the last time that you just stopped what you were doing and looked up?

I am in awe of our sky and the vast reaches of space that extend beyond it. Numerous times in my life I have been lucky enough to gaze at the night sky far from the unnatural lights of an urban environment. What I see in that setting is absolutely breathtaking.

Stars in numbers far greater than I could have possibly imagined seeing with the naked eye burst forth against the dark swath of space. It's unbelievable. I have spent hours staring at that extraordinary sight. As trite as it sounds, that experience truly does make me ponder my own (and everyone's) existence.

This is my humble creative offering in honor of that experience. For those of you living in a city (like me), hopefully this will hold you over until your next opportunity to enjoy the night sky in its most magnificent state.

20 comments:

Jack Foster said...

Hey Nathanael! You are so right. The sky, unhindered by the city lights is so breathtaking! Sometimes we go about our routines and don't take the time to see the beauty and wonders that god has blessed us with. I'm so glad that he opened my eyes about 11 years ago! I love the colors in this illo... and the little girl with her pet are wonderful characters.... even from behind!!! Nice work my friend!

Transcend Designs said...

Great stuff Nathanael!

I'll never forget being trapped in NYC during the Blackout,
and actually being able to see all the stars, right from 72nd street!
and thinking to myself "when the heck was the last time someone was able to do this...?"

Keep it up...

Nathanael Lark said...

Thank you, Jack! Indeed, the beauty all around us is vast and relentless. It's important to pay attention.

Nathanael Lark said...

@Transcend Designs - Wow! A night sky full of stars from 72nd street in NYC! That is once in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing that story, it's amazing!

k.h.whitaker said...

oooooo, I like this, lovely

Nathanael Lark said...

@ K.H. Whitaker - Thank you! Your contribution to Illustration Friday this week is beautiful!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Hey ther Nate,
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a wonderful message. You really made my day!!!! I love your star gazing illustration. I do so appreciate your words. Thanks again, and again.
Vanessa

bee said...

Hi Nathanael! Wow - your work is just gorgeous! You got some talent man! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a lovely comment... glad you did because now I've found you and your fabulous work :D Cheers!

Nathanael Lark said...

You're more than welcome, Vanessa. You deserve it! Likewise thanks for your kind words. Warm fuzzies all around!

Nathanael Lark said...

@bee - Thank you so much!

Emily said...

I guess we tend to forget the stars living in a city...

Cute illo.
Cheers!

poppylocke said...

aw, this is brilliant! I love the colours!

Nathanael Lark said...

So true, Emily. Thanks for stopping by! Your blog is really great!

Nathanael Lark said...

@poppylocke - Many thanks! I especially appreciate your compliment about the colors because I drool over the color choices in your work. That means a lot, thank you!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Hey Nathanael, Boy you really made my day with your awesome comments. That was a true compliment coming from you and you had me smiling from ear to ear. Thanks so much for those encouraging and very kind words. I appreciate them so much. I love your Star Gazing, I have been working on creating skies lately. Mine still need a lot of work he he he he! I 'll just come and stare at yours he he he! Thanks again for stopping by.

Nathanael Lark said...

Enjoy that sky, Vanessa! Likewise thanks for stopping by!

Christy/Tiddly Inks Digitals said...

Nathanael, thanks for the stop on the blog and I gotta say...WOW! You got some mad skills. LOL
Thoroughly enjoyed browing through your blog....this is just adorable, but your coffee shop hotties are striking.

Nathanael Lark said...

Thank you, Christy!

Lironcillo said...

I love this one :)

Nathanael Lark said...

@ Lironcillo - Thank you so much! Also thank you for stopping by!