August 1, 2004
Astronomical Sketching Resources
Belt of Venus Sketching Resources
Astronomical Sketch Gallery
Collection of my astronomical sketches.
Open Cluster Sketching Tutorial
Graphite sketching tutorial using the Double Cluster in Perseus as an example.
Early Galaxy Sketching Tutorial
Graphite and blending stump sketching tutorial using M81/M82 as an example.
Digitizing Tutorial
Preparing your sketches for display online can present some unique challenges. This tutorial discusses some methods for dealing with these challenges.
Double Star Sketching and Digitizing Tutorial
This tutorial covers methods I have been using to sketch, digitize, clean up and colorize double star sketches for presentation on the web and in print.
Observation Log/Sketch Templates
Selection of observation logs/sketch templates in PDF format. Left and Right handed versions available.
Sketch Lighting
My solution for dealing with deep sky sketch lighting
Sketching Close Double Stars
Very close double stars resist sketching techniques that scale them to the field stop and sketch circle. This post discusses those issues.
Astronomical Sketching Techniques and Tutorials
Cloudy Nights Sketching Forum
Forum devoted to techniques and examples of all forms of astronomical sketching.
Deep Sky Objects--Technique
Deep sky sketching techniques by Toshimi Taki
Jere's Deep Sky Drawing Guide
Deep sky sketching tutorial by Jere Kahanpää
Drawing the Deep Sky
Deep Sky sketching techniques by Fred Hissink
White on Black Lunar Sketching
Tutorial for white on black lunar sketching by Rich Handy
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Observing and Drawing the Deep Sky
Detailed article by Stewart Moore about practical techniques for sketching a range of astronomical objects and how to overcoming interesting challenges. Article is a 204K PDF document. Highly recommended!
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Sketching Methods by Patrick Maloney
Detailed description of his astronomical sketching methods. A short sample of his sketches can be found here.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Sketching Process by Todd Vance
Step by step discussion of Todd Vance's sketching technique.
NEW FEB 16, 2008 - Planetary Drawing
Mars drawing tutorial by Alberta observer Denis Fell. Click the "Home" link to navigate to his list of planetary sketch and observation links.
Astronomical Sketching Essays
Drawing the Deep Sky
Discussion of the benefits of astronomical sketching, and a concise sketching tutorial by Yann Pothier
The Art of Astronomical Sketching
Discussion of astronomical sketching by Bill Greer
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Always Kvetching about Sketching
Article by Akkana Peck of the San Jose Astronomical Association, discussing the merits of astronomical sketching.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Sketching - Getting Personal with the Universe
Article by Richard Harvey of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, about how sketching benefitted him. Includes a brief discussion of sketching technique.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Keeping a Logbook - Doubling the Pleasure
Article by Roland Prevost about the benefits of keeping an astronomical log book with a discussion of sketching methods and benefits.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Astronomical Drawings by Regina & Stephen
Article by Regina Roper and Stephen Waldee about astronomical sketching techniques and benefits.
Astronomical Sketching Galleries
Astronomy Sketch of the Day
Daily postings of astronomical sketches by contributing artists in all possible sketch media. Details about the sketching process and the objects featured accompany each sketch.
Bill Ferris' Cosmic Voyage: Deep Sky and Planetary Sketches
Astronomical observation notes and sketches by Bill Ferris of all Messier, all Herschel 400, a variety of NGC/IC objects, comets and planets.
Eric Graff Sketch Gallery
Deep sky, lunar, comet and planetary sketches by Eric Graff
Visual Observation of Deep-Sky Objects
English version of a Japanese site by Kiminori Ikebe--Comprehensive collection of deep sky and comet sketches. The Japanese portion of his site is regularly updated, and contains a broader range of sketches.
Carol Lakomiak Sketch Gallery
Lunar sketches by Carol Lakomiak. A few deep sky sketches are included as well.
Erika Rix Sketch Gallery
Lunar, solar, planetary, and deep sky sketches by Erika Rix using a variety of media including charcoal, graphite, and hard pastels.
Sol Robbins Sketch Gallery
Planetary sketches by Sol Robbins.
Rich Handy Lunar Sketch Gallery
White on black Lunar sketches by Rich Handy.
Visual Deep Sky Observing
Deep sky, comet and planetary sketches by Andreas Domenico.
Wes's Online Observing Log
Deep sky, comet and planetary sketches by Wes Stone.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Astronomical Drawings
Sketch gallery by Manuel Pöttschacher of Austria.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Die Mars-Opposition 2007
Gallery of the Martian Opposition of 2007 by Robert Korn.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Ian's Astro Page
Sketch Gallery by Ian.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Cujoka - Zeichnen am Teleskop
Sketch Gallery. Site is in German. Click links along left side for different object types.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Deep Space Sketches
Sketch Gallery by Scott D. Davis.
NEW MAY 17, 2008 - Astro.Geekjoy Sketch Gallery
Collection of sketch galleries by Jeff Barbour with Saturn and Jupiter galleries by Sol Robbins.
NEW MAR 25, 2008 - CypASTROuille: Mes observations - Cyprien Pouzenc
Sketch gallery by Cyprien Pouzenc.
NEW FEB 19, 2008 - Juha's Deepsky Pages
Deep sky sketches by Juha Ojanperä.
NEW NOV 8, 2007 - Astronomical sketches by Eiji Kato
Deep sky and comet sketches by Japanese observer Eiji Kato from Queensland Australia. Sketches on this English page are organized by constellation. Some of the constellation links are broken, so be patient, the sketches are worth a few extra clicks. The sketches in each gallery can be opened in a new window (use right click) and will display at a larger size.
NEW NOV 8, 2007 - Shigeki Murakami's Sketches
A small, but very well crafted set of comet and select deep sky sketches by Japanese Observer Shigeki Murakami. Sketch gallery and information in this section of the site is written in English.
NEW NOV 8, 2007 - Sketches by Nakai Kenji
Hale Bopp Sketches (Click calendar date links to see sketches.)
Double Star Sketches (Scroll to bottom of page and see Japanese links with English constellation abbreviations next to them)
NEW NOV 8, 2007 - Sketches by Jyo Bako(?)
Site is in Japanese. To navigate: Partway down page, a table lists different object types that take you to lists of those objects. NGC designations are clearly listed.
This link takes you to sketches listed by RA. I am not 100% sure that "Jyo Bako" is the correct name of the site author--if anyone knows for sure one way or the other, please let me know.
NEW SEP 30, 2007 - Prohlidka Mesice
Beautifully illustrated, carefully crafted Lunar sketches. Two galleries can be found in Archive 1 and Archive 2. A short gallery with scans of full observation records and sketches can be found here.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Night Sky Hunter Comet Sketches
Comet Sketches by Martin McKenna. While you are there, have a look at Martin's Astronomical Log Book for a great example of record-keeping and sketching blended together.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Todd Vance's Astronomical Sketch Gallery
Astronomical sketches by Todd Vance, consisting of mainly deep sky, with some solar system sketches as well.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - The Sketch Book
Lunar, Solar and deep sky sketches by Tammy Plotner.
NEW SEP 12, 2007 - Larry's Deep Sky Sketches
Deep sky and comet sketches. A concise tutorial by Larry can be found here."
Blick Ins Universum
Deep sky, solar, lunar, comet and planetary sketches by Markus Dähne. Site is in German.
Impressions of the Deep Sky
Deep sky sketches by Jere Kahanpää
Hompage der Sternenfreunde Eichsfeld
Deep sky sketches. Site is in German--select the "Astrozeichnungen" link in the left frame.
Asnronomie Amateur Observation Zisuelle Croquis Astro
Absolutely stunning deep sky, lunar, solar, comet and planetary sketches by Serge Vieillard. Site is in French.
Astronotas
Deep sky observations with accompanying sketches by Luis Martínez Guzmán. Site is in Spanish. The following links will take you to the object directories. (Each object is accompanied by a sketch.) Messier Objects/NGC Objects
The Deep Sky Archive
Archive of deep sky observations and sketches by numerous observers. Use the search feature to list objects. (e.g. Type "Messier" to list all Messier Objects.)
Dark Sky Journal
Astronomical sketches and observations by Kenneth.
Corner of the Galaxy
Astronomy site by Taras Shevchenko. After entering the site, links in the left side frame will take you to all categories of astronomical objects with sketches.
Jon Webdale's Deep Sky Sketches
Deep sky sketch gallery by Jon Webdale of Colchester England.
Sketching by Matthias Juchert
Mars and deep sky sketch gallery by Matthias Juchert. Mars section is extensive.
Iiro's Deep Sky Sketches
Deep sky sketches by Finnish observer Iiro Sairanen.
Astrozeichnungen
Deep sky sketches by Manfred Kleisa and Peter Brosowski. Site is in German. Click the "Objekt Index" link to proceed to the index of sketched objects.
Astro-visuell.de
Digital Deep sky, Solar, planetary and comet sketches by Daniel Restemeier. Site is in German. Click the links beneath the "Zeichnungen" heading for sketch galleries. The Zeichentechnik link will take you to a tutorial covering Daniel's digital sketching technique.
Himmel-und-Er.de
Deep sky and planet sketches by Christian. Site is in German. Click the "Zeichnungen" link and then click either the "Deep-Sky" or "Planeten" links for sketch galleries.
Astronomie - Homepage von Stefan Schönig
Deep sky and planet sketches by Stefan Schönig. Site is in German. Click the "Astrozeichnungen" link for sketch galleries. Click the Zeichnen-Technik link for a sketching tutorial.
AstroPage Cai - Uso Wohler
Deep sky and planet sketches by Cai-Uso Better. Site is in German. Click the "JupiDraw" and "AstroDraw" links for sketch galleries.
Astrosketch - Learning to Draw Astronomical Objects
Observation reports with accompanying sketches by Fujtor The Atrodwarf.
Two Weeks On Mars - Drawings
Mars sketches by Laurie Hatch, Tony Misch, William Sheehan, with comparison sketches by E. E. Barnard.
Chris Randall's Astronomical Observations
Log of observations with sketches by Chris Randall.
Updated May 17, 2008.
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