Planetrix

I create worlds to escape into

380 Watchers64 Deviations

34.5K

Pageviews

Planetrix

Jan 5, 2018

The Planetarium: Ep. 27 -- Astronauts Pt. 2

7 min read

Stepping back again today from solar bodies to showcase more astronaut pictures. Because without them, we won't be going anywhere.

Coincidence Wallpaper Edition by msinanucler

Cosmonaut in asteroid field by VadimSadovski

Commission for Wintersweet by longestdistance

Window into infinity IfyouseethisasNFTitwasstolen by Unita-N

“HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH

FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON

JULY 1969, A.D.

WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND”

-- The words on a plaque left on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.

That's it for today! If you ever wondered about the minutia of space travel and all its weird, yet mundane details (how *does* one test a toilet before it goes into space?), I highly recommend the book Packing for Mars by Mary Roach.

Here's my first feature on astronauts, for those interested:

The Planetarium: Ep. 11 -- Astronauts
~ Looking Out ~
In the entire course of human history, only a handful of us have escaped the Earth's atmosphere and gazed out at the burning stars.
This feature is all about astronauts (and cosmonauts), our first cosmic explorers.

Interstellar Fan-art by DanarArt
Astronaut in outer space by VadimSadovski
“Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We a

Until next time,

-- Planetrix

The Planetarium: Ep. 26 -- JupiterThere is very little that could surpass the natural beauty of Jupiter's swirling clouds. The images coming back from the Juno spacecraft last year were, quite simply, stunning. To capture that in art is a task undertaken by the brave souls of this week's feature, and they did not disappoint!

Planet Jupiter by marquis2000
Meeting of moons by JustV23

By ClearStyle

Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Planetrix

Dec 29, 2017

The Planetarium: Ep. 26 -- Jupiter

5 min read

Clouds of liquid paint :Edited canvas version: by Crownos

That's it for this week! Thank you for coming along with me on this month-long journey through the solar system. We only managed to visit three of our neighboring planets in December; which would you like to cover in the new year? Comment below!

Until next time,

-- Planetrix

The Planetarium: Ep. 25 -- MarsOh, Mars.
I know that I shouldn't play favorites, but you're definitely my #1. Mars, above all other bodies in our solar system, inspires the soul and sets the imagination to flight. Here, then, are some absolutely amazing pieces of art featuring humanity's next stop on our voyage to the stars.

U.S.S.Valley Forge by rOEN911
Mission to Mars by charmedy
Martian by Yokell Valles Marineris by GilB57
THE MARTIAN by RHADS

By ClearStyle

Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Planetrix

Dec 25, 2017

12 Days of Features: Day 12

15 min read

On the twelfth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

BTW04 - Cruiser Jellyfish by satsume-shi

Dr Galvast's Astonishing Hot Water Balloon by SpikedMcGrath

C O M - F - S P A C E J E L L Y by Hagon

.:Galactic Dream:. [Print Available] by AKoukis

Jellyfish have been around for 500 mill.years ... by eReSaW

. . . Two dozen otherworldly jellyfish!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!

For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers.

In a departure from featuring just one artist per day, I've decided to showcase as many people as possible for the final day of Christmas. I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but December has been the month of jellyfish -- my feed has been absolutely flooded with the little guys. Many of them are even SPACE JELLYFISH! Given that they were practically throwing themselves at me, I figured I might as well share the jelly love. So then, here are twenty-four of the most alien-looking creatures from our own planet. Maybe we will find something like this *out there*, one of these days.

Hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

-- Planetrix

P.S. The challenge is open to all comers. If you want to jump in with your own feature, feel free to link it in the comments!

Check out some of the other features in the #TwelveDaysofFeatures challenge, sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers:
Cinestress,  Gejda, JustACapharnaum, morbidman187, Mrs-Durden, pinkythepink, Queen-Kitty,
SinistrosePhosphate, EveryNextDream , or by normal deviants like myself and Andorada!

12 Days of Features: Day 1 On the first day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . A star destroyer in red and green!

First saw this challenge via Andorada's feed, and have decided to jump in. Each day, I will be featuring collections from individual space artists -- one piece today, two pieces tomorrow, etc on through the 12th.
First up is Shimmering-Sword with his star destroyer concept -- one of my favorite recent pieces of work. He does a lot of mech and robot concept art, but I also enjoy his ship and space-themed work. Just look at that gorgeous planet in the background!
Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holidays!
-- Planetrix
Check out some of the other features in the #TwelveDaysofFeatures challenge, sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers:
     12 Days of Features: Day 2 On the second day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Two perfect planets!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures! For twelve days, I will be featuring collections from individual space artists (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc).
Today, I'm happy to present two pieces from fellow planet artist, bjbon14. Definitely go peruse his gallery if you haven't already -- he goes much deeper into planetary details like atmosphere and gravity than I do, and it makes for very interesting reading.
Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holidays!
-- Planetrix
Check out some of the other features in the   12 Days of Features: Day 3 On the third day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Three space scenes!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!
For twelve days, I will be featuring collections from individual space artists (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc).
Today, I came across the work of Hideyoshi for the first time, and was immediately sucked into his gallery for a closer look. He does far more than space art, and I definitely recommend taking a look at the rest of his stuff. You won't be sorry!
Hope y
12 Days of Features: Day 4 On the fourth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Four lunarscapes!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!
For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Commun 12 Days of Features: Day 5 On the fifth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Five golden rings!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!
For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space a 12 Days of Features: Day 6 On the sixth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Six studded starscapes!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!
For twelve d
12 Days of Features: Day 7 On the seventh day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Seven suns a'shining!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDa 12 Days of Features: Day 8 On the Eighth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Eight Milky Way scenes!

Welcome back to the   12 Days of Features: Day 9 On the ninth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Nine ladies dancing!

Welcome back to the
12 Days of Features: Day 10 On the tenth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Ten oil paintings!

Welcome back to the   12 Days of Features: Day 11 On the eleventh day of features, DA gave to me . . .

View of Pluto by GuilleBot
. . . Eleven alien landscapes!

Welcome back to the

Skin by Hanafae

Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Planetrix

Dec 24, 2017

12 Days of Features: Day 11

7 min read

On the eleventh day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Eleven alien landscapes!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!

For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers.

GuilleBot has got to be one of my favorite artists on dA. His visions of alien planets -- both real and imagined -- are always such a delight. Believe it or not, this is just a very small taste from his gallery. Do yourself a huge favor and go check out the rest!

Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holidays!

-- Planetrix

P.S. The challenge is open to all comers. If you want to jump in with your own feature, feel free to link it in the comments!

Skin by Hanafae

Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

Planetrix

Dec 23, 2017

12 Days of Features: Day 10

7 min read

On the tenth day of features, DA gave to me . . .

. . . Ten oil paintings!

Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures!

For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers.

Found scenesbycolleen through her vast collection of skull paintings and stayed for everything else. She does ocean critters, landscapes and LOTS and LOTS of space!

Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holidays!

-- Planetrix

P.S. The challenge is open to all comers. If you want to jump in with your own feature, feel free to link it in the comments!

Skin by Hanafae

Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In

2 3

11 Next

Featured

The Planetarium: Ep. 27 -- Astronauts Pt. 2 by Planetrix, journal

The Planetarium: Ep. 27 -- Astronauts Pt. 2

Jan 5, 2018

Stepping back again today from solar bodies to showcase more astronaut pictures. Because without them, we won't be going anywhere. “HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON JULY 1969, A.D. WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND”-- The words on a plaque left on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. That's it for today! If you ever wondered about the minutia of space travel and all its weird, yet mundane details (how *does* one test a toilet before it goes into space?), I highly recommend the book Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. Here's my first feature on astronauts, for those interested: Until next time,

The Planetarium: Ep. 26 -- Jupiter by Planetrix, journal

The Planetarium: Ep. 26 -- Jupiter

Dec 29, 2017

There is very little that could surpass the natural beauty of Jupiter's swirling clouds. The images coming back from the Juno spacecraft last year were, quite simply, stunning. To capture that in art is a task undertaken by the brave souls of this week's feature, and they did not disappoint! That's it for this week! Thank you for coming along with me on this month-long journey through the solar system. We only managed to visit three of our neighboring planets in December; which would you like to cover in the new year? Comment below! Until next time, -- Planetrix

12 Days of Features: Day 12 by Planetrix, journal

12 Days of Features: Day 12

Dec 25, 2017

On the twelfth day of features, DA gave to me . . . . . . Two dozen otherworldly jellyfish! Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures! For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers. In a departure from featuring just one artist per day, I've decided to showcase as many people as possible for the final day of Christmas. I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but December has been the month of jellyfish -- my feed has been absolutely flooded with the little guys. Many of them are

12 Days of Features: Day 11 by Planetrix, journal

12 Days of Features: Day 11

Dec 24, 2017

On the eleventh day of features, DA gave to me . . . . . . Eleven alien landscapes! Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures! For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers. GuilleBot (https://www.deviantart.com/guillebot) has got to be one of my favorite artists on dA. His visions of alien planets -- both real and imagined -- are always such a delight. Believe it or not, this is just a very small taste from his gallery. Do yourself a huge favor and go check out the rest! Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holid

12 Days of Features: Day 10 by Planetrix, journal

12 Days of Features: Day 10

Dec 23, 2017

On the tenth day of features, DA gave to me . . . . . . Ten oil paintings! Welcome back to the #TwelveDaysofFeatures! For twelve days, I will be featuring collections of space art (one piece on the first day, two pieces on the second day, etc), as part of the holiday features challenge sponsored by dA's Community Volunteers. Found scenesbycolleen (https://www.deviantart.com/scenesbycolleen) through her vast collection of skull paintings and stayed for everything else. She does ocean critters, landscapes and LOTS and LOTS of space! Hope you enjoy, and Happy Imminent Holidays! -- Planetrix P.S. The challenge is open to all comers. If you want to jump in with your own feature, fe