Objects were created using zBrush, and then rough rendering was done in Bryce. The renders were next imported into PhotoPaint masked, and then arranged for composition. Wood texturing, detailing, and modification as well as some of the atmospheric effects, the trees, and the star cluster were painted in at this point as well.
As can be seen,various elements offer a few nods to Dali, Escher, and other traditional artists; I have also borrowed from aboriginal art for the two dancing figures.