Aurora borealis
@auroraw777.bsky.social
I am a traditional artist who loves animals and fantasy. I'm selective yet passionate about what I enjoy in movies,anime, video games, but fantasy almost always wins. I like working in pastels and charcoal.
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A horse charcoal piece I put on Ebay a while ago. I was just sketching on my couch and was pleased with how the horse turned out. Figuring this dramatic horse needed dramatic lighting I worked on finishing it with that in mind.
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
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🌙 Today I'm bringing you a painterly commission made for Sidney✨
Main inspiration for this design was European starling 💚💙💜
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My commissions are still OPEN, would love to paint some more dragons this month ✨
#blackdragon #dragoncommission #speedpainting #commissionartwork #openforcommission
Main inspiration for this design was European starling 💚💙💜
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My commissions are still OPEN, would love to paint some more dragons this month ✨
#blackdragon #dragoncommission #speedpainting #commissionartwork #openforcommission
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
🌙 Today I'm bringing you a painterly commission made for Sidney✨
Main inspiration for this design was European starling 💚💙💜
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My commissions are still OPEN, would love to paint some more dragons this month ✨
#blackdragon #dragoncommission #speedpainting #commissionartwork #openforcommission
Main inspiration for this design was European starling 💚💙💜
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My commissions are still OPEN, would love to paint some more dragons this month ✨
#blackdragon #dragoncommission #speedpainting #commissionartwork #openforcommission
Reposted by Aurora borealis
YCH ; rowdy stallions. 5 slots available!! you can order here on my ko-fi. ko-fi.com/c/6e1328b56c
#YCH #art #horse #equine #digitalart #illustration #painting #horseart
#YCH #art #horse #equine #digitalart #illustration #painting #horseart
January 21, 2026 at 6:39 AM
YCH ; rowdy stallions. 5 slots available!! you can order here on my ko-fi. ko-fi.com/c/6e1328b56c
#YCH #art #horse #equine #digitalart #illustration #painting #horseart
#YCH #art #horse #equine #digitalart #illustration #painting #horseart
A horse charcoal piece I put on Ebay a while ago. I was just sketching on my couch and was pleased with how the horse turned out. Figuring this dramatic horse needed dramatic lighting I worked on finishing it with that in mind.
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
January 21, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A horse charcoal piece I put on Ebay a while ago. I was just sketching on my couch and was pleased with how the horse turned out. Figuring this dramatic horse needed dramatic lighting I worked on finishing it with that in mind.
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
#art #charcoal #horse #originalart
Here is a lovely piece I finished not too long ago. It scared me a bit as it waited for the highlights until it looked right. Worth it with how fantastic it is now! I also finally found the right sized box for it and she's now up on Ebay.
#art #traditional #pastelart #fantasy #japanese
#art #traditional #pastelart #fantasy #japanese
January 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Here is a lovely piece I finished not too long ago. It scared me a bit as it waited for the highlights until it looked right. Worth it with how fantastic it is now! I also finally found the right sized box for it and she's now up on Ebay.
#art #traditional #pastelart #fantasy #japanese
#art #traditional #pastelart #fantasy #japanese
My finished merman piece! It took a bit and it wasn't till the end that it looked good ,which left me in suspense the whole time. Anyway it turned out fantastic so I'm satisfied. It was done in pastels and is now up on Ebay.
#art #traditional #merman #pastelart
#art #traditional #merman #pastelart
January 14, 2026 at 5:20 PM
My finished merman piece! It took a bit and it wasn't till the end that it looked good ,which left me in suspense the whole time. Anyway it turned out fantastic so I'm satisfied. It was done in pastels and is now up on Ebay.
#art #traditional #merman #pastelart
#art #traditional #merman #pastelart
This is a handsome African eland. Very impressive antelope if you ask me. I have this beautiful piece up for sale on Ebay. He was done in charcoal and high lighted with a jelly roll pen to add a nice touch of drama.
#charcoal #art #traditionalartist #africananimal.
#charcoal #art #traditionalartist #africananimal.
January 10, 2026 at 5:21 PM
This is a handsome African eland. Very impressive antelope if you ask me. I have this beautiful piece up for sale on Ebay. He was done in charcoal and high lighted with a jelly roll pen to add a nice touch of drama.
#charcoal #art #traditionalartist #africananimal.
#charcoal #art #traditionalartist #africananimal.
No time for social media today as I'm going to the sea with my family but here is a sketch of a merman I've been working on. Hopefully soon I can show the finished product.
#sketches, #traditionalartist, #merman,#charcoal #fantasy.
#sketches, #traditionalartist, #merman,#charcoal #fantasy.
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
No time for social media today as I'm going to the sea with my family but here is a sketch of a merman I've been working on. Hopefully soon I can show the finished product.
#sketches, #traditionalartist, #merman,#charcoal #fantasy.
#sketches, #traditionalartist, #merman,#charcoal #fantasy.
This piece turned out amazing! I practiced drawing impalas and leaping deer before I started on this piece. I love the way the contrast turned out. The artwork is up for sale on Ebay now I'm happy to say.
#pastelart,#traditionalartist #nature,#impala
#pastelart,#traditionalartist #nature,#impala
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This piece turned out amazing! I practiced drawing impalas and leaping deer before I started on this piece. I love the way the contrast turned out. The artwork is up for sale on Ebay now I'm happy to say.
#pastelart,#traditionalartist #nature,#impala
#pastelart,#traditionalartist #nature,#impala
I was practicing drawing clothing and this picture I found on the back of a Frieren manga seemed perfect! It also helped that I've been enjoying the story so much.
#art,#Frieren,#charcoal, #traditionalartist,#sketches #drawing
#art,#Frieren,#charcoal, #traditionalartist,#sketches #drawing
December 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I was practicing drawing clothing and this picture I found on the back of a Frieren manga seemed perfect! It also helped that I've been enjoying the story so much.
#art,#Frieren,#charcoal, #traditionalartist,#sketches #drawing
#art,#Frieren,#charcoal, #traditionalartist,#sketches #drawing
A very merry Christmas to all! I drew this just today. Reindeer are such beautiful animals.
#animal,#reindeer,#charcoal, #sketches, #traditionalartist.
#animal,#reindeer,#charcoal, #sketches, #traditionalartist.
December 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A very merry Christmas to all! I drew this just today. Reindeer are such beautiful animals.
#animal,#reindeer,#charcoal, #sketches, #traditionalartist.
#animal,#reindeer,#charcoal, #sketches, #traditionalartist.
A beautiful pastel piece I made inspired by a real sighting right where I live.It is for sale on my eBay site. It was a very interesting piece to work on and I'm so pleased it turned out so good!
#ravens #pastelart #traditionalart #landscape.
#ravens #pastelart #traditionalart #landscape.
December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A beautiful pastel piece I made inspired by a real sighting right where I live.It is for sale on my eBay site. It was a very interesting piece to work on and I'm so pleased it turned out so good!
#ravens #pastelart #traditionalart #landscape.
#ravens #pastelart #traditionalart #landscape.
My drawing of Frieren looking up. Not perfect but this was a hard angle to draw. Still, she turned out pretty anyway!
#charcoal,#traditionalart,#Frieren
#charcoal,#traditionalart,#Frieren
December 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
My drawing of Frieren looking up. Not perfect but this was a hard angle to draw. Still, she turned out pretty anyway!
#charcoal,#traditionalart,#Frieren
#charcoal,#traditionalart,#Frieren
Basic cat sketches for practice. I find cats challenging so simplifying is my best option. Cats are so wonderful though, so one day, I'll get the hang of it.
#art,#charcoal,#sketches,#cats,#traditionalartist.
#art,#charcoal,#sketches,#cats,#traditionalartist.
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Basic cat sketches for practice. I find cats challenging so simplifying is my best option. Cats are so wonderful though, so one day, I'll get the hang of it.
#art,#charcoal,#sketches,#cats,#traditionalartist.
#art,#charcoal,#sketches,#cats,#traditionalartist.
Horses! Sketches I did following the force method instructors,and then to put it to practice, I tried it from photos I found.
#sketches,#charcoal,#horses.
#sketches,#charcoal,#horses.
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Horses! Sketches I did following the force method instructors,and then to put it to practice, I tried it from photos I found.
#sketches,#charcoal,#horses.
#sketches,#charcoal,#horses.
As a fan of the Sonic games I had to do one of Shadow. This piece was done in pastels and turned out fantastic!
#art,#sonic,#videogame,#pastels.
#art,#sonic,#videogame,#pastels.
December 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As a fan of the Sonic games I had to do one of Shadow. This piece was done in pastels and turned out fantastic!
#art,#sonic,#videogame,#pastels.
#art,#sonic,#videogame,#pastels.
I'm practicing Force gesture drawing and I really liked the original art by Dalrek Davis. I used charcoal and it ended up being really fun.
#sketches, #animals, #charcoal, #deer, #snowleopard.
#sketches, #animals, #charcoal, #deer, #snowleopard.
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I'm practicing Force gesture drawing and I really liked the original art by Dalrek Davis. I used charcoal and it ended up being really fun.
#sketches, #animals, #charcoal, #deer, #snowleopard.
#sketches, #animals, #charcoal, #deer, #snowleopard.
Sketches I did in charcoal following the art of Re°. I really like the way the artist does clothing.
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sketches I did in charcoal following the art of Re°. I really like the way the artist does clothing.
I love how this one turned out! It's medium is pan pastels and colored pencil. I sketched lions in preparation and was inspired by Aaron blaise`s art for the finished piece. It took a while but was so worth it.
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I love how this one turned out! It's medium is pan pastels and colored pencil. I sketched lions in preparation and was inspired by Aaron blaise`s art for the finished piece. It took a while but was so worth it.
Chameleons are such cool reptiles. They were fun to draw but also a bit tricky.
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Chameleons are such cool reptiles. They were fun to draw but also a bit tricky.
This art was both very challenging and very enjoyable to work on with the end results turning out beautiful! The piece is up for sale. I used pastels and colored pencil and I am so happy with how it turned out especially since I was so nervous, I put off working on it for some time.
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This art was both very challenging and very enjoyable to work on with the end results turning out beautiful! The piece is up for sale. I used pastels and colored pencil and I am so happy with how it turned out especially since I was so nervous, I put off working on it for some time.
A series of drawings I did for practice. I believe most I found on pintrest, but it was an interesting experience.
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A series of drawings I did for practice. I believe most I found on pintrest, but it was an interesting experience.
This is an art piece I put up for sale. It was done in charcoal pencil with a touch of pastel to highlight her hair, which I think turned out really nice!
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is an art piece I put up for sale. It was done in charcoal pencil with a touch of pastel to highlight her hair, which I think turned out really nice!
I was following an artist (draw with javi) for the first two portraits then ,inspired ,I found photos on Google to practice the rest. They turned out so good! I was so pleased with how precise the brush pen was and I managed to draw these without a sketch first which is my first successful attempt!
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I was following an artist (draw with javi) for the first two portraits then ,inspired ,I found photos on Google to practice the rest. They turned out so good! I was so pleased with how precise the brush pen was and I managed to draw these without a sketch first which is my first successful attempt!