Commented on this in the Discord, but absolutely adore this piece. The use of the negative space really helps both make the character feel small but also more focal - it really conveys the feelings you describe super well.
Thank you!! IT was originally zoomed in, and art wise it was fine, but it lacked emotion to it, so I shrank him. I got some great critique to shrink him even more. I think it's the perfect amount to see his expression and enough of the void :3 I'm really happy how this turned out emotionally <3