Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Earth Imagery Art?

A: Earth Imagery Art is created by transforming NASA’s Earth observation imagery into breathtaking abstractions. Each work of art is a portrait of somewhere on Earth that reveals that location's unique beauty. The vivid colors, astounding patterns, and rich textures create lively works of art that are highly engaging and create a sense of wonder. It is typical for viewers to gaze intensely into the artwork and linger in awe.

Q: What was the catalyst of Earth Imagery Art?

A: Earth Imagery Art collection was conceived by Brian Bell. Brian is a Geographer who has over twenty years of pragmatic application with earth observation imagery. After spending so much time with the scientific imagery and never ceasing to be amazed by its beauty, it was decided to present to images to the public in a different format—as fine art of Earth portraits.

Q: How is Earth Imagery Art created?

A: The process of creating Earth imagery art can best be described as a labor of love and discovery. The process commences by examining volumes of archived space-based Earth observation imagery. Images of interest are selected because of their unique visual composition. The images are often in a format where special software and tools are required. The artist closely examines the images and painstakingly selects features for extraction and digital enhancement. The process concludes when the features are transformed into artistic portrait depicting the beauty and diversity of the Earth at that location.

Q: From where do the images used to create Earth Imagery Art originate?

A: The primary source of Earth imagery art is from space-based and satellite imagery acquired and processed by NASA. NASA's scientific missions require sensors that observe and monitor the Earth. There are many active sensors that generate terabytes of imagery on daily basis as well as archived imagery from the past missions. The imagery acquired represents the raw materials used to create Earth imagery art. For more information about NASA's missions and scientific application of imagery and data please visit: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/MissionControl/

Q: How is Earth Imagery Art unique?

A: Each work of art is unique in that it is a digitally enhanced composition of a scientific image. As with any fine art, Earth Imagery Art can be imitated, but the process, knowledge and tools to acquire the scientific imagery can be highly technical time-consuming, and expensive. The artistic process of transforming the scientific image into a work of art is done methodically and is privy only to the artist. There may be imitators, but Earth Imagery Art as presented by Spatial Innovation! is unique.

Q: How is Earth Imagery Art sold?

A: Earth Imagery Art is sold in a few different ways. First, Spatial Innovation! has created a series of artwork that is currently for sale to the general public as limited edition art and art prints (glicées). Spatial Innovation! is very interested in working with design community to use the works of art in different mediums. We will create commissioned and customized works of art as well as sell rights to use the digital art for various derivative products including textiles, ceramics, murals, and other creative applications. We have acquired all necessary copyright releases to fully engage in business and fulfill all contract agreements in which we enter.