this series of sparkling stars captures the gorgeous summer nights spent on nantucket. upon closer look (zoom in if you’re on your phone!), they are filled with constellations, which look incredible when printed large scale in high-gloss giclée. they are equally beautiful on their own or as a series. these prints are dazzling — and some of my absolute favorites.
a few fun facts about the history of astronomy and the well-known mitchell family of nantucket to bring a little more context to these special prints. specifically, maria mitchell — who was the first female astronomer in the united states, and the first american scientist to discover a comet. by the age of 14, ship captains trusted her to rate their ships’ chronometers for their long whaling journeys. it’s no wonder nantucket was the backdrop for her discoveries!
