Grandma by chasestone

Ooh! I can imagine that these humans are from ancient civilization who have high technology since ten thousands years ago. They have designed to clean up everything they made on earth and then move to live in space to give back normal peace on earth and watching learning next human generation on earth.
Also, they have made the Black Knight satellite and drew the ancient astronauts on earth.

Beautiful! Is there any way to order a high-res version of this so I can print and frame?

A piece of writing inspired by this work:

"See, Tristan?" Jayma points to the clouded blue orb miles and miles in the distance. "That, my boy, is Earth." Even in her long years, she has never laid eyes on the planet, ever. Only in feeds and pictures has she seen its twirling milky surface, its blue oceans and its green continents. 

6 generations have passed since humans took to space, settled in other systems, grew new civilizations. Earth is no longer unique in the sense that it is a human planet, but it does have one aspect far different from the other human planets. "This is where humans began, Tristan. God began our race here, right here." She takes a deep breath, once again wishing their ship was making a supply stop there. And then Tristan starts to squirm. "Tired of history, dear boy? Do you want your mother?" 

Jayma stands from her seat and bounces Tristan in her arms. "Let's go to Mama." With one last look at the blue world behind her, she carries Tristan down the hall towards the cabins.

some day this view will be possible.

Touching. Instead of common astronaut, you show us grandma and a baby... This completely changes mood of this panting. There is some story behind it. It has to be, right? I can imagine endless stories, endless possibilities to explain this scene. This(and not only your painting skills) makes this piece wonderfull.

Nothing has to be said, just look.

Sad, but beautiful. 

Absolutely beautiful!

My husband loves this so much he wants a copy of it.

this is amazing.

Absolutely stunning image!!!  Congratulations!!!

Thought provoking  

Reminds me of the TV show "The 100". Maybe the Grandma is the last human born on Earth, living on the orbiting space station called The Ark since she and a group of humans left Earth many years ago.

Wow... Just saw it on Youtube when i was searching for Carl Sagans Pale Blue Dot. And now I hear it in the background while watching this picture. It brought tears to my eyes.

This is easily one of he most beautiful and moving pieces of art I have ever seen. I saw it on YouTube as a still for some "ambient space music" and had to seek you out. This piece should be hanging in a gallery if it's not already. I would also love to see this done with other ethnicities; it spoke to me as a farewell to Earth, a sadness, knowing that we will have to either leave our home or die there all together.. It's a beautifully sad image that could speak to all peoples, I think. You are immensely talented. 😍

This is so awesome!
Is there some way I can get this in poster form?
I would love to have it on my wall!

Omg O.O it's so sad… wow. Moving.

Epic.

YOU DID THIS??!! I was just browsing through MTG art and ran across this - originally I saw this a couple years ago on the Bad Astronomy site - I just love love love this picture - and I also love MTG and your art. Great job - so thought-provoking.

Are they leaving Earth or are they arriving to their new home?

I love the lighting in this one, super nice job!

Amazing! Still, imagine if that grandma was telling her grandson about how we ruined the erath...

Brilliant.One of the best digital paintings on DeviantArt,in my opinion.

Absolutely wonderful, I wish i was able to do something like this. Seeing this artwork, just fills me up with emotion. Truly an amazing work of art.

I'm really drawn to paintings of people living on ships. I love things that capture the spirit of the explorer: the excitement, melancholy, and tranquility of a lonely journey. This was captivating to me. I don't know that I can put it into words, but I feel mesmerized by this piece. Excellent work!

very impressive artwork mate,goodjob!!

Wow, I saw love

Great artwork ! Perfect lighting !

LOVE IT!

I wish this was real life!

It's quiet sunning scene.

I could imagine LOTS of stories with just this one illustration.

like...

If I look at it with hopeful thoughts,

they are now returning to earth and grandma is telling a story, which is related to life on earth, to a baby who is space-born.

But if I just flip a bit,

then I see them leaving the earth and she is in grief because she won't return ever again before she dies, but the baby has no idea and can't sympathizes with her.


Now I say this is what we call the REAL conceptual art.

beautiful story，comp and rending

Jeez, incredible! The lighting and texture on the skin is spot-on.

Oh, my gosh, I don't even have words to say how much I love this.

Wow, inspiring art. I admit that I usually don't like realistic work too much, but this one really stands out in point of story AND technique . Thanks for sharing!

THought provoking, reminds me of the art that used to be in OMNI magazines

I love how it evoke many feelings, like sorrow & sadness, but also happiness and somekind of longing. It's one of the best things I've seen in here for a long time.

Wow, this is a very captivating piece!

Awesome!!

awwwwww

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've seen. You're use of the medium is fantastic. I think of them looking back and seeing a crazy complicated, beautiful, home, full of strife and passion. Now they are on journey of starting new things. Starting new things, with each other, connected.

Great idea! This is so peaceful and simple, yet so meaningful at the same time.

"Maybe you can walk on surface someday"


Simple picture, but well done indeed. Some many possible senarios that could spring from this. Well done. 

excellent!!

I feel like that could be us in a couple of decades.