Celebrating Ohio’s Astronauts Pioneers of the Space Age

Doing this painting for the statehouse was MY moonshot.”—BILL HINSCH

OHIO: Cradle of Astronauts – and the Obscure Artist Who Captured Them

The documentary, created by the award-winning filmmakers Alex Hinsch and Spencer LeGros of LoudKid Films, chronicles the journey of the “Ohioans in Space” painting. This year-long epic project navigates through various complexities, following the ascent of an obscure artist to renown and wealth. The film delves into the intimate narratives of the astronaut legends-John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Judy Resnik-who were at the forefront of the Space Race, setting a precedent and becoming iconic figures in the process.

Get Prints of Any or All of the 31 Ohio Astronauts

Order any or all signed prints of any of the Ohio Astronauts, for only $14.95 per print, postage included SIZE 11"*17"
GET THE ENTIRE SET FOR ONLY $248.95

Art enthusiasts can now acquire a unique piece of space exploration history with 50-80. These prints originate from the captivating illustrations created by William D. Hinsch, featured in the inspirational book “Cradle of Astronauts-How 26 Buckeyes Blazed the Trail for Life OFF the Earth”. As a testament to their authenticity, each print will bear the signature of the artist himself upon ordering, your print, measuring 8 inches by 12 inches and produced on premium art paper, will be securely rolled and dispatched in a specialized tube designed for safe transport. Please anticipate a delivery period of up to 10 days to receive your signed piece of artistry.