Simon Kregar

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About Simon Kregar

Simon Kregar is an award winning fine artist whose focus is promoting science and an awareness of our place in the Universe. Both classically trained and self taught, his subjects include authors, scientists, astronomical art, and noted astronauts. Simon’s work is featured in the book “The Art of Space” and "Spaceships" by Ron Miller, and “The Beauty of Space Art” By Ron Miller and Jon Ramer. He is the primary illustrator and art director for Astronaut Ron Garan’s Children's Book “Railroad to the Moon.” Simon's work can currently be seen at the Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum, University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, The Lowell Observatory, The Osiris REX Mission Control, and The National Museum of the US Air Force, and the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. He has been invited to show at the White House and the Kennedy Space Center. Simon has done commissions for the families of Apollo and Shuttle Astronauts, NASA Administrators, WorldView Headquarters, Dr. Carolyn Porco, and The AARP among others. In addition Simon holds a Fellowship in Art and Science Communication from the University of Arizona. Simon is a member of The Portrait Society of America, Portrait Artists of Arizona and the Follow me on Facebook at: Or at