SCV Art Commission Juried Competition and Exhibition: “In Orbit”. Photo: "Distant Planet" July 7 2025 - October 1, 2025 Artist Statement The Sun, Stars, and Planets intrigue me! The Sun warms our Universe and gives Energy to the Earth! The Sun's Energy gives life to the Planet. Plants and Animal Species survive due to the energy of the Sun. Mankind searches for Life on various Planets in our night skies, though I am a believer that the Earth that we have here is beautiful as is, and we should do all we can to protect and preserve the natural environment of the Planet that we are so lucky to live on as our peaceful and precious home!