I think solarpunk is similar to cyberpunk in that it was immediately subsumed by the things it wanted to critique (large corporations) but unlike cyberpunk didn't even have the advantage of a few famously good books/comics/movies/etc.

It may have potential, but it was kinda strangled in its crib

If I ever get this thing published it NEEDS sticker sheets to come with the book. This is very important to me.

Even during the worst events in my life there's these stupid little cheery things happening with absurd tonal dissonance, I feel like it's realistic to include strange little things like that.

There's heavily modified posthumans (such as ring drakes) and uploads/AIs. Won't be doing AIs gaslighting themselves into thinking they're a former human again because honestly that's what most of Aphelion already explores.

But have you considered that I am insane about rendering?
Just kidding, you're absolutely right on the establishing shots. But I'm also happy with some diffuse lighting tests so I might do that. Who knows!
Gotta finish Aphelion first anyways!

Do these neotenous engineered animal people count as furries? That is up for the scholars to debate.

"If I have to be with the captain to be safe, then that means everyone else was not safe." Mittens hugged Mr. Fish closer. "So they're dead."

There was a pause from her guardian. "Yes."

After what seemed like hours, but what Mr. Fish assured her was only eight minutes, the blinking lights of a spacecraft came into view at the end of the runway.

"The captain is trustworthy, and will keep you safe," the Lioness rumbled as the lights danced in the reflections of her armor.

"No thank you, Mr. Fish." The network had never failed before, and her chest felt hollow as she tried to understand what it meant.

The Lioness simply clanked alongside her, taking one step for every six that Mittens took.

Was given the advice to start with only six colors (warm + cold versions of red, yellow, and blue) of the best watercolor brand you can afford and just mix.

Somehow I got the Arches paper at a yard sale for like 5 bucks. Practically won the lottery with that find.

I've got to check these people out, thanks!

I say it counts!