You're actually doing what i do. Except that i look at pictures of actual galaxies, since there arent a lot of space artists who can pull off a galaxy 
Yes, patience is key. At first they look like crap, but within 20 minutes or so they start taking shape. They are quite fun to paint
Yes, patience is key. At first they look like crap, but within 20 minutes or so they start taking shape. They are quite fun to paint