They Gather to Sing by NefariousDrO
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
I'm not exactly sure where that title came from, but what was in my head at the time is how star clusters form in fascinating nebulae, and the radio-waves they generate are of great fascination to astronomers. I like the idea of stars being born, and singing their story to the universe.
Once again, this was made entirely within Photoshop CS3, The stars started out from the filter "Glitterato" from Flaming Pear, but I altered them a bit. Markus was quite correct that they tend to be too evenly distributed by that program, while real stars don't quite follow that kind of pattern.
The nebulae is partially from the random cloud filter, partially photos of real clouds, and Some cutting and snipping on my part.
Making these star-scapes is oddly relaxing, too.
Now I go back to getting ready to host a role-playing game, as if I wasn't nerdly enough already...
Have a great weekend you guys, and thanks for your comments/critiques/suggestions. The more I learn, the better my art will get!
Comments (17)
Great work
It's mind-blowing how strikingly real this is, very much resembling many of the NASA captures I've seen. And btw; if I hadn't seen those NASA images, I might think your portrayal was something of a fantasy. But space, in reality, offers an exquisite visual variety that often seems unreal to me. Fan. Tastic!
cool work my friend
Very nice! Yep, the clumping helps a lot. I like how there are a bunch of bright stars near the core of the nebula.
Wonderful diffuse nebulas!!!
Another beautiful space image! :)
Wonderful work!! Your pictures always remind me about Homeworld 1 & 2, great games! The same ambiance come from your gallery, it's impressive.
Another Beautiful SpaCe Background
Very nice space scene. Great work!
Re4ally like this one.
Star clusters are BEAUTIFUL aren't they? David
Great background!
Gads..what a serene beautyscape. Love the soft glow, and warmth of the hues. Glitterato again? That plug and I don't get along too well, and I've no clue why. But, it seems intent on holding a tiny grudge against me for some odd reason..lol. Still, I always seem to head for it, to try it out. Maybe I'm just stubborn that way. Thanks for the peace-glimpse.. :)
super looking
There is no such thing as, "nerdly enough!" Embrace your inner nerd, and grow in nerdliness.
Wahooo!!! sreat scene
Very nice execution! Fine use of color, very credible nebula creation.