Artist Notes: The Lagoon Nebula is part of my "Abstracts and Nebulas" series. As in all the nebulas, I get to work with color and form as in an abstract painting, but within a realist context. The Lagoon Nebula is in the southern constellation Sagittarius; and can be seen with the naked eye or binoculars. It is considered to be among the finest and brightest star-forming regions in the sky. A huge cloud of interstellar matter, it is undergoing active star formation. The central parts are extremely bright; and it is so large that this painting represents only a small part of the nebula.

An aside about this painting is that this is the second time I have attempted this. The first painting was stolen from my rack before it was completely finished, and I started all over again. Watch for the imposter.

The painting is based on a NASA photograph, is 16 inches high by 20 inches wide, acrylic on stretched canvas, on heavy duty stretchers, with painted sides. A frame is not necessary. It is signed and dated on the back. I send a letter of provenance which increases the value of the work. All my artwork is copyrighted by Eleanor Gilpatrick. Copyright is nontransferable through the purchase of artwork. Free shipping in the United States. $1,200