a_v_bw_o_n (LEM jettison, verso hand annotated K583)

However yet another superb artists’ thought of an early LEM/CSM style and design (ca. 1962), depicting LEM ascent stage jettison. The shading, spectacular lunar terrain and total consideration to depth are spectacular. Also, at the 1:01 mark: www.youtube.com/check out?v=Smp9m7vcE-Q Credit: Parka Blogs/YouTube Kudos to A. Saporito and William A. Collopy! Mr. Źiemba appears to have… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM jettison, verso hand annotated K583)

a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K584)

Another masterpiece artists’ strategy of an early LEM style and design (ca. 1962), this time depicting the ascent stage liftoff from the lunar surface. The shading, spectacular lunar terrain, engine plume and total focus to detail is awesome. Even additional so than the LEM ‘just landed’ scene, as that had a photograph of the design… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K584)

a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K585)

Masterpiece artists’ strategy of an early LEM style (ca. 1962) on the lunar floor. The shading, point of view, lunar terrain depiction, descent engine plume scouring outcomes and total focus to element is incredible. An beautiful function. 8.5″ x 11″. Bravo to Ludwik Źiemba and William A. Collopy. Note the absence of a mounted ladder,… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K585)

a_v_bw_o_n (LEM-CSM LOI burn, verso hand annotated K587)

Yet another masterpiece artists’ thought of an early LEM/CSM design and style (ca. 1962), depicting the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) burn of the Command/Services Module Service Propulsion Program (SPS) motor. The shading, remarkable lunar terrain and total notice to detail is amazing. Unparalleled artwork. Kudos to Ludwik Źiemba and William A. Collopy. 8.5″ x 11″.… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM-CSM LOI burn, verso hand annotated K587)