Crew Training International  |  Published on 08/04/2005

His art has been featured in or graced the cover of numerous space science magazines an books. His original planetarium productions have been seen in over 200 planetariums in fourteen different countries. His original artwork has been featured in major international exhibitions. Now, Edwin Faughn will offer a premiere solo art show in Memphis.

Faughn served as the artist-photographer for the Sharpe Planetarium of the Pink Palace for nearly 17 years. Principals of Crew Training International were introduced to his work through their sponsorship of Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag now appearing at the Pink Palace IMAX Theater. Faughn is a professional artist specializing in space sciences and a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. He is now working to make his work available to more personal spaces like homes and offices.

Art by Edwin Faughn, “REFLECTIONS OF THE UNIVERSE,” opens with an Artist’s Reception, Saturday, August 27, from 5 to 9 pm at Crew Training International, 9198 Crestwyn Hills Dr. in Memphis. It will run through November 2005. For directions or more information, call 901/754-8839.

His stunningly realistic paintings focus on the magnificent beauty and incredible vastness of the universe. To achieve this, Faughn uses a variety of medias such as oils, acrylics and ultra-violet sensitive paints on canvas, illustration board and other surfaces.

He also works in the realm of digital media. “I find this to be very exciting and also a tremendous challenge to master,” explains Faughn. “This art requires an extensive knowledge of traditional painting and the principles of fine art as well as expertise in the effective application of digital tools.”

The artwork in this show is a combination of all these media. A few traditional paintings will be shown. Faughn is especially excited to offer his first personally signed and numbered LightJet limited edition prints.

Each individually reproduced print has been created from digitally mastered original traditional paintings and digital artwork. Every print has been individually created using a state-of-the-art photographic imaging device called a LightJet 5000. This high-resolution photographic printer uses technology developed from space satellite imaging systems to produce reproductions with stunning sharpness and vivid color.

Faughn has become a popular lecturer across the country. He is an aviation enthusiast who works with regional and world humanitarian missions. Born in Paragould, AR, Faughn now resides in Memphis, TN.