In 2007 I graduated from college with a portfolio reflecting my love of space exploration. Imagine my excitement when I was introduced to Dan Goods at @nasajpl . I pitched a few different ideas that were rejected at first, but then I began to think about what I do best, and that has always been drawing. I began using pencil and paper to create my own versions of spacecraft that were inspired by everything I had seen at JPL. Small drawings turned into larger drawings and eventually 22 foot murals. I’m humbled that today, my artwork stretches over many walls and ceilings in the famous Project Design Center, where plans for the exploration of Mars, deep space and beyond are conceived. I have had the privilege to look at some mind-blowing spacecraft and innovation in my work with JPL over the years, but what impresses me the most are the people who come together from all over the world to create them. In 2019 I was asked by designer Lois Kim and the JPL engineering group to create pieces for their new space. I’m deeply humbled by how much time, freedom, and trust they allowed me. The largest of these works is an 18 ft hand painted mural to visually anchor their new maker center. Though I’m still finishing this project, I wanted to give a first look at some of the finished paintings. This is one of two 6 x 4 ft paintings that I created for the space. Heartfelt thanks to Lois Kim, Dan Goods, Ben Thoma, and Arbi Karapetian. #perserverancerover #nasa #jetpropulsionlaboratory #ericnyquist #engineering #marsrover #scifi https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT2pW0DJrF/?igshid=qx45xwy7lqpx
