Ancient celestial history in your home
Hand-painted watercolour constellations, paired with the myth and history behind them.
"Stunning and original celestial art, made with the most amount of love — it has pride of place in my living room."— Rio, The Celestial Archive customer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Start by finding your constellation…
…Then explore the skies like never before
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Zodiac Constellations
Explore original paintings, Pocket Constellations and greeting cards that bring new meaning to the Zodiac as you know it. Each piece is paired with its own carefully researched history note, revealing the ancient myths and legends woven into each constellation. A beautiful blend of astrology, astronomy and ancient history beyond your daily horoscopes.
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Modern Constellations
Chances are you’ve heard of Orion and the Plough, but what about cowardly king Cepheus, the brave dog Canis Major, or the true origin of Pegasus? Endless tales are scattered amongst the stars right above our heads. Explore the myths and legends behind both familiar and unknown constellations – perhaps you’ll even stumble upon a favourite and artwork to match.
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Commissions
From family star sign constellations and heavenly star maps to personalised greeting cards and art prints, we offer a range of beautiful and unique commission options for you to create a truly astronomical gift.
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Prints & Bookmarks
Whether a bookmark or an A3 print, every single piece is printed on museum quality 316gsm paper, so the image is just as rich and detailed as the original painting.
The rest is ancient history
Every night we sleep under the biggest history book to ever exist, but rarely do we stop to look at the pages. The Reading Room is a space for you to explore the history and mythology behind the constellations that fill our night sky.
Discover three of the strangest and most dramatic moments when the stars kicked humanity into chaos and exponential terror.
Throughout popular culture, Medusa was mostly portrayed as nothing more than a black-hearted monster, intent on destroying any living soul that entered her domain. Yet if we were to look at the why behind her terrible circumstances, we might see her as the greatest victim of all.
There's something uniquely magical about learning the stories behind the stars. Celestial Archive workshops bring together watercolour painting, ancient mythology, and a little bit of wonder. And the best bit is they’re perfect forindividuals, friendship groups and children over the age of 8 who are interested in the stars and their stories. No experience necessary.
Upcoming Celestial Workshops
About The Celestial Archive
At its heart, The Celestial Archive is a history project blending art with the stories that fill our night sky. Discover hand-painted watercolour constellations, paired with carefully researched History Notes telling the stories behind each one.
Whether they were born from the depths of ancient civilisations, or recorded as recently as the 17th century, my aim is you’ll leave with a fresh appreciation for the immense history we sleep under every night.
Through The Reading Room, I share researched historical articles, while the shop offers original artworks, prints, pocket constellations, and Keep & Frame greeting cards – art designed to be both meaningful and enduring.