Swan Nebula
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Swan Nebula
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This painting was inspired by one of the photos taken by the Hubble telescope. Upon completion of the painting I was aware that the image of an angel had shone through the paint. Several other viewers see the image of a wise old man or sage. I am currently working on a series in oils of other nebulae.
The Swan Nebula is a region of star formation located some 420 million light years away toward the constellation Draco. Star formation is either still ongoing in this nebula, or else has ceased very recently.
To view the incredible images that the Hubble has taken of Nebula, please go to Hubble Images on the internet. You will see the Swan Nebula in photography which I used as my inspiration.
The inconceivable size and grandeur of these cosmic events portray an unparalleled beauty. Instead of feeling relatively small and insignificant as anyone contemplating the universe might, it makes me feel a part of something extraordinary.
If you've always wondered what's beyond our earthly planet, view the amazing photos that have been captured by our space exploration cameras. If you're mind is more creative, has imagination that runs far beyond our galaxies and into the unknown of infinity, consider a beautifully painted image that you can gaze at for hours.
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
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July 7th, 2012
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Comments (187)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing painting is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Maria for the feature in the RED MAPLE GALLERY! Very much appreciated.
Jolanta Anna Karolska
đź‘ŤCongratulations, your beautiful and interesting work has been featured in Polish Painters Palette Group.
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #6 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
SYBIL STAPLES
Congratulations Swan! Your lovely artwork was one of the winners of the Out Of Body contest. So glad to give you that message. Thank you so much for your contribution!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Sybil! What a nice surprise to hear Swan Nebula placed in the Out of Body contest. I appreciate eveyone's support!
Michele Penner
Beautiful creation Barbara and love your description. I also love the Hubble telescope images and your interpretation is awesome.
Nick Gustafson
Very cool artwork, wonderful colors!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Nick! I'm humbled to receive a comment from such a wonderful artist! :)
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Jacqueline for the feature in The Art Shoppe Cafe! What a nice surprise!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Beautiful painting, Barbara!!! Love the colors in this natural realistic abstract! L/F/G+
Rolando Burbon
This Nebula Painting Also Looks Like A Beautiful Flor. FV
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Rolando! I'm enjoying how everyone sees something different in this painting.