How Planets are Formed? (Updated)

Once again, really really nice work.

I'll get the bits I didn't like so much out of the way first. I have to say I preferred "Go Away" and I think this feeling stems from the design and stylistic choices regarding the hand that cups the molten planet. It just looks too much like pastel, too soft and undefined in comparison to the piece's spectacular backdrop.

And lets be honest, it is a spectacular backdrop. The pale, twisting star trails that spread like white roots across the void of space behind the pictures focal point make a very effective support feature, enhancing the overall feel of the piece and fading out as it leaves the light shed by the central design. Similarly the meteors and asteroids that spot the upper left interact with the central light source and serve to create the illusion of a much larger image within the bounds of the frame. I really like the use of colour in the backdrop as well, the transitions through purple blue and green, with the white pin-prick of the stars looks awesome.

The young plane at the center looks stunning. It reminds me of a wicker sphere with a light-bulb inside the ashy gray of the crust makes the bright ambers and golds of the core looks even brighter.


As ever, really beautiful work, I envy your talents.