Stuart Black is a professional earth scientist and the world's first satellite image artist. His brand of art is instantly recognizable, a contemporary fusion of ideas where nature provides the canvas, landscape processes the design, and science the vivid colors. Since 2000, Stuart has released four collections of limited editions and artist proofs including a 'best of' series in 2008. Now, his highly anticipated RENAISSANCE originals and private commissions are set to mark the 10th anniversary of his work.

"HMS Beagle" by Stuart Black
RENAISSANCE Collection: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Original 1/1; 43 x 41 inches framed; $5200 (available)

Stuart's work blurs the line between science and art. Critics call it "Modern art at its finest. An original theme explored with new technologies, without compromising the abstract dimension."

As if by placing his palette high in orbit above the planet, Stuart creates his work from data acquired by satellites observing the Earth from 460 miles away. These satellites measure properties of the surface that we are unable to see with our own eyes such as moisture, temperature and energy reflected by rocks and plants.

Stuart builds each piece by first assigning his own colors to these measurements. He then applies proprietary algorithms to the resulting imagery to accentuate the textural dimension. This scientific technique and the myriad of spectacular geographical features found on Earth are the ingredients for one of the most distinctive art collections of all time.

Just like the theme behind his art collections, Stuart's work has been exhibited all over the world in cities such as London, Dubai, Chicago and Scottsdale. This website showcases Stuart's 60 most popular pieces from his 2000-2008 body of work and his new 2010 collection.

60 Seconds of Natural History The Best of Collection (limited editions only)

Originals and Private Commissions Until now Stuart's work has only been available as limited editions or artist proofs. However, every new piece he creates from now on will be an exclusive work, a one-of-a-kind that will never be reproduced outside of a catalog or book. These 1/1 pieces will comprise the RENAISSANCE collection.

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