- Create a gradient from deep blue water to sand beach to green jungle. Create a new color range.
- Use Area tool to draw and fill islands with the new 'Fill from center" mode. Restraint yourself in a big squared area.
- Fill the sea with a (solid fill) blue.
- Create a big brush with your squared area of 2D islands.
- Draw/ Fill an Oval with the big brush in "Brush Fill" for a nice planet effect.
PS: Note how another simple "fill from center" generate an amazing background in the space outside, while filling the gap beetween planet, stars and screen borders.