Artist and stargazerCathrin Machincontinues tocapture the wonders of the night skyin a mix of traditional and digital paintings.

One of her latest projects was based on an image of a solar eclipse, taken byastrophotographerDr.

Machin spent about 10 days rendering all of the intricate details on her Wacom tablet.

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin

As a result, the darkened moon looks as though it is framed by flames.

The moon is a powerful celestial timepiece, Machin tells My Modern Met.

Ive always felt deeply mesmerized by the moon.

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin

It’s the reason I fell in love with astronomy.

Australian artist Cathrin Machin captures a solar eclipse from 2017 in an incredible digital painting.

She spent about 10 days rendering all of the details on her Wacom tablet.

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin

Solar Eclipse Painting by Cathrin Machin