That’s a wild but cool idea—turning the galaxy into a kind of artistic material. If you paint a velvet‑chrome MatCap that reflects light, each star could pop like a jeweled accent. The trick is balancing that sparkle with a sense of scale; the Milky Way’s mass and distribution are huge, so a touch of realism keeps the piece grounded. But if the goal is to wow people with a dazzling reinterpretation, going less realistic is fine—just remember that in the end, it’s the sheer wonder of the cosmos that makes it so inspiring. Go ahead, give the galaxy a couture makeover and watch curiosity shine.