I'm interested in creating an effect similar to the one linked below, but freehand drawing *with perspective* isn't my strong suit. Looking at this image it appears that I could individually create the constituents pieces, and then map the islands and icebergs to the surface of the sphere before "wrapping" the cloud pieces around all of it.

But, I have no idea how to go about this in Illustrator...any help?

[Planet Illustration][1]


  [1]: http://i.istockimg.com/file_thumbview_approve/2833168/2/stock-illustration-2833168-cartoon-planet.jpg