I learned a lot about how to make gradients work for me, rather than against me with this project. Thinking about lighting, shadows, and perspective allowed me to make a better looking planet than if I had just used shape building tools to make an accurate looking 2D vector image. With gradients I was able to imitate 3D while sticking to the easier 2D modelling style and it created an interesting look for some of the planets. I also challenged myself to draw a lot more than I like to, and I was happy with how some of the satellites turned out.