Distant Earth Studio is a screen-printed art studio run by photographer and artist Brett Simison in Vergennes, Vermont. Every piece — prints, zines, apparel — is hand-pulled using traditional screen printing methods, making each one unique. The work draws on science fiction, fantasy, science, and nature.
It means the imagination made real. Everything we see, hear, smell, feel inside our minds — memories turned fictions by the power of imagination — transformed into something physical. A print you can hold.
There's a second meaning. I call it a "fictional" universe, but we're not entirely sure the one we're living in isn't. The simulation hypothesis, the hard problem of consciousness, the question of why anything exists at all — these aren't settled. Maybe we're the manifestations of some greater entity's imagination.
Every item is hand-pulled on a manual screen printing press. Unlike mass-produced prints, each piece goes through a manual process that produces slight variations in ink coverage, registration, and texture. No two prints are exactly alike. That's not a flaw — it's the point.
Posters printed on premium fine art and kraft papers. Specific sizes vary by design — check individual product listings for dimensions. If you're looking for something specific, get in touch.
No — all prints are sold unframed, and that's unlikely to change. Framing is a personal choice, shipping framed work is expensive, and your local custom frame shop will do a better job than any mail-order option. Patronize them.
Slight variations in ink coverage, registration, and texture are natural results of hand-pulling ink across a screen. Each print is physically unique. These aren't defects — they're what distinguish a handmade object from a reproduction.
Materials & Sustainability
Posters are printed on premium fine art and kraft papers. Apparel is 100% cotton. All inks are water-based and eco-friendly — no plastisol, no solvent-based inks.
Yes. All inks used are water-based and eco-friendly. Cleanup uses water rather than chemical solvents.
Ordering & Shipping
Browse the shop, add to cart, and check out. Payment is handled by Stripe — major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are all accepted.
All payments are processed through Stripe. Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Yes. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe — a widely used, encrypted payment platform. The studio never sees or stores your card information.
Distant Earth Studio's payment processing runs through the same business account as Brett's photography work. If you see "Brett Simison Photography" on your credit card or bank statement, that's normal — it confirms your purchase from Distant Earth Studio.
Not yet. International shipping rates are being researched. If you're outside the US and interested in a piece, get in touch and we can discuss options.
Returns & Quality
Each piece is handmade and limited-run. If something arrives damaged or isn't as described, get in touch and it'll be made right. Quality and customer satisfaction matter — reach out through the contact form.
Custom Work
Open to inquiries. If you've seen the work and have a specific project in mind, reach out through the contact form with details and we can discuss whether it's a fit.
About the Studio
Brett Simison — Vermont-based artist and photographer. Distant Earth Studio is where the print and design work lives. More on the About page.
Vergennes, Vermont. All printing happens here.
Photography portfolio lives at brettsimison.com. If you found Distant Earth Studio through the photography work, welcome.
A collection of experimental browser-based tools built in the studio margins — utilities for printmakers, image processing experiments, and web toys. Open-source where possible. The first is a halftone generator built with HTML5 Canvas. Visit The Lab →
When any single tool becomes so embedded in a workflow that it can't be questioned, the company behind it can change its pricing, its terms, or its ownership — and the creative has no real choice but to accept it. The answer is a diverse tool landscape: capable, interoperable tools where none is irreplaceable. If one becomes unavailable or hostile, you shift to another. That resilience only exists if you've never locked yourself into a single vendor in the first place. Read the manifesto →
