Hi, I'm Laci!

From studying the universe to painting it, I believe science and art are interconnected. My mission is to communicate scientific concepts in a visually engaging, accessible manner to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of astronomy.

I finished my PhD in planetary sciences in 2021 studying the atmospheres of brown dwarfs and exoplanets. I am a published researcher in astrophysics, science education, and have extensive experience teaching undergraduate students topics from physics to geology.

I left academia for a new adventure and started my business in 2023. Under the guise of Steller Arts—wordplay on my love of the cosmos and name of one of my favorite birds, the Steller's Jay—I paint artworks inspired by space + nature. I have new art in the shop every couple months. In the meantime, join me on social media while I connect science + art, redefining what it means to be a scientist.