Starborn (commission)

[ThomasR]

Thanks Thom! The customer was not too picky, so I had a smooth ride with this map. I agree that the stars would look better on a darker sea.
However, I struggled a bit with keeping a good contrast between land and sea. Somehow darker sea was looking bad in my view, but it is a subjective point I guess

Might be indeed. Might also be a matter of palette. I've tried to go towards more vivid colors like yours but failed repeatedly. You are right by talking about balance and contrast and I think it's the key to certain things working or not. And taste too, of course

[Ilanthar]

Excellent, as per usual. And that deep blue sea tone is a success!

[ChickPea]

Excellent work! I love the dark sea and how it makes the other areas pop. The constellations are fab.