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Published: 2013-03-20 01:26:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 1615; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 70
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: The cosmic windswept comet pathway: of false circumnavigation toward
: radiating stellar calm.
The comet was fun to make, as well as the vast amount of background details. I'm pleased with the way the orblike stars turned out, and the nebulae were attempted from another approach which has its own pros and cons to become acquainted with.
At some point, my plan for these pieces is to form some kind of universal layout, involving labeled sectors and neato lens flares! Whether or not I get there, I will keep accreting funky stardust.
What do you think?
Inspired by Google Fiber, Zeratul, and Darth Vader (of course).
The J. Arthur Keenes Band led the way during this one's creation!
thejarthurkeenesband.bandcamp.…
Really fun retro music.credit:
* the 'Class M' planet - 'DeathCl0ck' deathcl0ck.deviantart.com/
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Hey man. Really nice work. If I might make two suggestions? My first suggestion is about composition. There should be a clear focal point but for me that was split between the galaxy, comet, and planet - partially because of their placement, and partially because they are of equal value and and contrast (more or less). Focusing on one and using the others as background elements - or even better as leading elements that direct your eye to the focal point - the better. Check out this art by Greg Martin - One of the best of all time at this kind of art [link] . See how even though there's a lot stuff going on there's a clear focal point? The other elements are composed in such a way that our eye goes right to it. [link] this guy is also really good and this composition is such that our eye is drawn first to that red blot before going elsewhere - the lines of dust in the nebula reinforce this. My second suggestion is to add some depth. The galaxy is flat to us, so is the comet. One of the goals of space art like ours is - in my opinion - to communicate the vastness of space. The best way to do that is to understand perspective and depth and convey that in our art. Check out this art by Quaz [link] . See how there's a foreground, midground, and background and how they are reinforced with shifting values (things in the distance are generally lower contrast and saturation), and things are put in front of other things? This gives us a sense of depth vital to making space "pop" if you know what I mean. I know this is a long comment filled mostly with criticisms but they are meant to be constructive and I really do think you did a great job - so please keep it up! Let's see more!
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If you don't mind my asking, well the artist 'taenaron' [link] is certainly my alltime favorite spaceman, and I referenced his work visually (these in particular [link] [link] here) for the forming of the comet...
How do you feel about this flying, icy, space rock? It was something new for me which I threw in after the galaxy as a sudden inspired visualization in my head. Perhaps I meant it to be the focal point of the piece, though it's trajectory seems somewhat arbitrary to me now.
Perhaps it should be the chosen focal point, with the other two (the galaxy and DeathCl0ck's planet) conveying reinforced movement and value to the comet. The other trouble I find is that each of the layering, contrasting, and blurring methods I did try with the galaxy during genesis proved to be unconvincing and I simply let go of the attempt. The planet, in my opinion, is fine at the moment though maybe a few "shift" related changes should be taken into account.
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Hey, sweet references
You know, space is such a consuming interest for me that I really feel your meaning behind perspective and depth. Truly I must have been very caught up with the fancy effects to not consider such an important aspect, and now feel somewhat guilty of "flattening the cosmos" as I might put it.
I recently saw the 'Distant Lights' piece actually and am still blown away by Tyler's work. Certainly the amazing part is how instantly your eyes are drawn to the beautiful red gust...
Also, QAuZ is a master 
Hey, you totally are being constructive man I really, really appreciate this kind of feedback 
I hope to do something of a remix on this work and eventually (after I vacation to Europe this summer) get some "novus" artworks going!
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Really nice work on the spiral galaxy, looks very neat
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Thanks man,
your work is inspiring!
Perhaps this piece is a counterpart to your work named Aphelion 
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Thanks! It means a lot!
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Thanks, I'm glad to hear this piece provides impact!
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Now I know a new dance, too! ...
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