Inspired by the wonders of the night sky, Brazilian artist Amanda C. Marino creates a series of beautiful watercolor paintings of the moon, stars, and planets of the solar system.

The swirls of galaxies are rendered in delicate watercolors and mottled whites, while alien worlds and lunar craters are dominated by the mysterious tones of the universe.

Many of Marino's realistic planetary paintings feature carefully rendered details that highlight their rocky or gaseous surfaces.

Other, more surreal works explore the parallels between space and the ocean - majestic whales are depicted gliding through shimmering skies and jellyfish float in the deep air. "My paintings often erase the boundaries between the real and the unreal; the known and the unknown," "I believe in the art of storytelling, and I hope to share my story through my work."

Watercolor is Amanda C. Marino's preferred creative method, and she explores the similarities between sky and ocean, earth and celestial bodies place.

Amanda C. Marino’s series of dark blue works seem to be imaginary memoirs of the night sky.

Each exquisite piece of art captures the magical beauty of the night sky.