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prasadnatarajan.bsky.social
Rarely seen in the Himalayan region, the most gorgeous owl, Boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) from Gondhla Fort,Ghondhla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Owl made with black charcoal pencil, with black streaks on the crown, a grey large brow, two eyes with black iris, sharp pointy bill, patches of white on the shoulders and wings. Perched on a Pine tree with moss cover from the Coniferous forests of the higher altitude Himalayan moist temperate forest. Pine leaves in the background. Rarely seen in the Himalayan region, one of the most gorgeous owl, Boreal owl (Aegolius funereus), there are only few observations of them from India. Editors suggested I study works of Simon Calburn from the book by Alan Kemp, “The Owls of Southern Africa”. His illustration took him 11 years. Hoping to be that meticulous and good with this book, too. His studies of owls in various stages are brilliant and inspiring. I also picked up the “Owl of the world” by Rob Hume, illustrated by Trevor Boyer, what beautiful paintings and illustrations. Hope to live up to these standards in my own works. Boreal owl Study 2 for Owls of India project(Aegolius funereus) Charcoal on 160GSM paper 12×16.5 inches (30.48×41.91 cms) Duration: 73 Hours Location: Gondhla Fort,Ghondhla, Himachal Pradesh,India February 10th, 2022 Reference: Multiple reference images
February 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I L I F E C R A S H I N G I N T O M E I

a charcoal study of raw resilience.
This piece captures the brutal beauty of chaos meeting stillness—where emotion, like the sea, breaks but does not drown.
- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
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Life Crashing Into Me is a dramatic charcoal rendering that speaks to the soul’s endurance in the face of relentless forces. A solitary lighthouse stands firm as colossal waves explode around it, frozen mid-impact in wild, expressive strokes of black and gray. The contrast between the static structure and dynamic motion evokes the feeling of being overwhelmed yet unshaken. Stark shadows, delicate gradients, and violent textures collide to express not just a moment in nature, but a metaphor for standing amid personal storms. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
June 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I W H A T L I E S A H E A D I

A charcoal dreamscape drawn from fog and memory. Three trees reach through the shadows like sentinels in silence.

- The Asylum Art -

Art and words by Yves

#CharcoalArt #MoodyLandscapes #AtmosphericArt #DarkNature #ArtOfTheDay #art #artblog #artjournal
The artwork is a charcoal drawing of a dark, haunting landscape. Three bare trees stand close together in the middle ground, their twisted branches reaching upward like skeletal limbs. The ground is textured with soft gradients of shadow and mist, blending into a hazy, almost spectral background. Above them, a brooding sky churns with storm-like movement, filled with deep blacks and dramatic light contrasts, giving the impression of an oncoming tempest or a fading dream. The overall mood is somber and mysterious, evoking themes of solitude, resilience, and the eerie beauty of nature in decay. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
May 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I A B O V E , L I F E M O V E S O N I

Trapped in the shadows, he looks up at a world that doesn’t see him. “Above, Life Moves On” — a charcoal descent into isolation, longing, and the ache of being left behind.

- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
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Above, Life Moves On is an abstract charcoal drawing portraying a lone man at the base of a well, his form rendered in rough, expressive strokes. The textures surrounding him are chaotic yet rhythmic, evoking the visceral swirl of emotion and confinement. Above him, a faint glimpse of the outside world—bicycles, people walking, life unfolding—offers contrast to the darkness below. But there’s no rope, no ladder, only a gaze fixed upwards. The drawing captures the essence of alienation: the haunting stillness of being forgotten while the world, indifferent, continues on. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
July 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I W E I G H T O F T H E U N S A I D I

charcoal grief, drawn in silence.
Lines tear, smear, vanish.
A form tries to rise, but dissolves mid-thought.
This is not mourning—it is the aftermath, where sorrow no longer has shape.
- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
#CharcoalArt #Abstract
“Weight of the Unsaid” is a raw, expressionist charcoal drawing channeling the inner violence and numbness of grief after the loss of a loved one. Harsh, jagged strokes dominate the upper left—like a scream half-swallowed—while softer smudges trail outward, fading into emptiness. A faint figure emerges on the right, almost erased before fully formed. It does not stand; it haunts. The entire piece is built on contrasts: density and void, clarity and blur, intention and erasure. There is no order—only movement. Only aftermath. This is sorrow rendered in dust. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
May 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I L O S T I N A K I N D O F R Ê V E R I E I

Drifting beyond thought, into the smoke of rêverie.
A blurred vision of the self dissolving into memory.

- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
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Lost in a Kind of Rêverie is an abstract expressionist charcoal drawing that captures the delicate moment when consciousness slips into dream. Blurred lines, soft smudging, and heavy, sweeping gestures dissolve the boundaries of form. The figure—if it can still be called that—is fragmented, almost spectral, suspended in a haze of layered graphite clouds and shadowed voids. There’s a palpable sense of absence, as if the person has drifted beyond thought into a space both internal and infinite. The strokes pulse with emotion: gentle where memory soothes, chaotic where longing stirs. It is not a depiction of sleep, but of the fragile in-between—where reality loosens its grip and one becomes lost in a kind of rêverie. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I F R A C T U R E D B L O O M I

A rose, not in beauty but in torment—etched in charcoal and chaos.
Fractured Bloom explores the quiet violence of becoming.

- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
#AbstractExpressionism #CharcoalArt #blueskyart #rose #abstract #charcoal #complexcptsd #art
Fractured Bloom is a charcoal expressionist piece capturing the raw emotional tension of a single rose. Rendered in heavy, urgent strokes and tangled lines, the flower emerges from a whirlwind of darkness—its form simultaneously delicate and distressed. The fragmented background suggests an internal storm, while the rose itself stands as a symbol of fragile defiance amidst disarray. This is not a romanticized bloom, but a visceral one—surviving, scarred, and starkly honest. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx
August 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
feria.eurosky.social
Gaze is a sanctuary.

#BlackoutPoetry
The Cloud and the Eye
A dove holds the storm above an iris full of smaller wings
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Fotografía macro hiperrealista en blanco y negro de un ojo humano de gran detalle. La piel que lo rodea muestra una textura natural con finas pecas, poros, arrugas de expresión y pequeñas gotas de sudor cerca de la línea del agua. El iris tiene un patrón intrincado y nítido, y en el centro de la córnea se aprecia el reflejo detallado de una paloma blanca en pleno vuelo con las alas desplegadas.
September 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
riccardomartinelli.bsky.social
Study of a seated nude man in charcoal on canvas.
Dimensions 75x110 cm.

AVAILABLE / FOR SALE
Request the link to my drawings catalog: info@riccardomartinelli.it

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March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
auroraw777.bsky.social
This is one of my favorite pieces. Everything fell together and it was quite enjoyable to work on. I am delighted that the original sold and to a fjord ranch no less! I couldn't be happier!

#art #traditionalart #charcoalart #horseart #horse #fjord #artonbluesky
April 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I A S H A N D E L E G A N C E I

A face sculpted in shadows, where every line of charcoal whispers both strength and fragility.

- The Asylum Art -
Art and words by Yves
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Ash and Elegance captures the striking presence of a young man whose intense gaze cuts through the softened haze of charcoal. The wild texture of his curls contrasts with the stoic, almost statuesque features of his face, creating a tension between movement and stillness. Deep shadows carve out his expression, balancing defiance with vulnerability. The raw, tactile quality of charcoal enhances the portrait’s emotional depth, making it feel both timeless and immediate—an echo of human complexity frozen in smudged lines and dust. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx This is digitally created art concept and execution by Yves
September 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
prasadnatarajan.bsky.social
Streaked Weaver Male (Ploceus manyar) in charcoal from Hosakote Kere, Bengaluru,Karnataka,India.
1/3 Tested this recycled paper from Scholar
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Streaked Weaver Male (Ploceus manyar) bird hand-drawn with charcoal pencil. Open bill, bird is guarding his territory through calls, letting the other males in the area that this patch belongs to him. Shiny crown, black eyes, streaks of black running through his breasts and front of of his body, hence the name streaked weaver. Patches of black and white on the wing shoulders and wing feathers. Medium-sized tail. One leg, perched on a reed blade, is visible, showing two talons and a shadow of a digit on the reed blade. Fluff Cotton Cattail Reed in the background and left side of the bird. My signature in black. Streaked Weaver Male (Ploceus manyar) Medium: Charcoal on Paper Size: 11.8 x 16.5 inches (29.97x 41.91 cms) size;160 GSM Scholar Paryavaran Recycled Sketchbook Duration: 18 Hours December 4th 2022 Reference: Own Image Location: Hosakote Kere, Bengaluru,Karnataka,India
February 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
a5roseb.bsky.social
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The Cloud and the Eye
A dove holds the storm above an iris full of smaller wings.
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A tightly framed monochrome drawing of a single human eye fills the sheet, rendered in charcoal, graphite, and ink wash. The eye sits slightly below center, gazing forward. Long, dense black lashes arc from the upper lid and hang from the lower lid, individual hairs drawn with fine strokes that fray into the surrounding haze. The upper lid and brow dissolve into layered storm cloud, pale grays breaking into near-white vapor. Centered above the eye, a dove faces forward with both wings fully spread, primary feathers reaching toward the left and right edges, body half-lost in the cloud. Smaller birds and moths scatter through the upper haze. The iris is heavily worked, radial fibers and cracked highlights circling a near-black pupil; tiny bird silhouettes are visible inside the iris itself. The sclera shows faint veining and soft smudges. Below the lower lashes the cloud continues, lighter and more open. At lower right a moth hangs in open space, wings patterned, body trailing a thin dark drip toward the bottom edge. Ink spatters and stray strokes mark the margins. The ground is warm off-white paper. Keywords: eye, dove, moth, clouds, eyelashes, iris, charcoal, monochrome, wings, ink wash, close-up, birds AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™. such a deliberate view. your angelic charms, my eager eyes. this first admiration
September 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
yvesbroeckx.bsky.social
I A S H E S O F G R A C E I

Some falls don’t end in ruin, they become the place where transformation begins. Ashes of Grace is a meditation on resilience, vulnerability, and the quiet strength found after the wings can no longer carry us.
#ContemporaryArt #CharcoalArt #FallenAngel #Art
— The Asylum Art — Ashes of Grace captures the fragile moment between collapse and renewal. Rendered in expressive charcoal, the winged figure kneels beneath the weight of unseen burdens, its face consumed by shadow while its fractured wings remain defiantly outstretched. The raw marks and smudged textures evoke both violence and tenderness, suggesting that brokenness is not the opposite of beauty, but one of its deepest forms. Rather than portraying defeat, the work invites reflection on the resilience that emerges when identity survives loss. It is a portrait of endurance, of finding grace not in perfection, but in the courage to remain, even after the fall. Art copyright ©Yves Broeckx This is digitally created art concept and execution by Yves
July 30, 2026 at 10:29 PM
auroraw777.bsky.social
This one was quite enjoyable to work on! The lighting, blurred background,and doing the Grevy's zebra, which I'm less familiar with drawing, were all unque challenges for me.

The original is up for sale on Ebay!

#art #traditionalart #sciart #wildlife #zebra #equine #africananimal #charcoalart
June 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM
pepdrawings.bsky.social
Regret

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December 31, 2025 at 4:29 AM
auroraw777.bsky.social
I'm so happy with this piece! ! I love how the snow and the leopard's tail turned out. Snow leopards are such majestic creatures, so I had to draw one!

The original is up for sale on Ebay! A link is in the comments.

#art #traditionalart #sciart #wildlife #snowleopard #charcoalart #nature #cat
July 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
auroraw777.bsky.social
This one I did off of a lovely Peruvian paso I knew a long time ago. Her name was Lily. I was surprised by how textured the paper was,but she still turned out beautiful!

The original is now up for sale on Ebay!
Link in the comments.

#art #traditionalart #horseart #equineart #horse #charcoalart
July 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
auroraw777.bsky.social
I found a photo of this gorgeous lioness and absolutely loved the lighting! So I made this artwork as a gift. That was a little while back, yet I still love this piece!

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August 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
pepdrawings.bsky.social
Some drawing

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January 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
auroraw777.bsky.social
I did this one a few years back as a gift. It was the first time I had success mixing marker and charcoal. I still love the energy of the piece!

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July 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
jonpountney1.bsky.social
Farm at Trawsfynydd, charcoal on A3 paper #paintings #canvas #oilonpaper #oiloncanvas #ontheeasel #art #artist #artistic #contemporaryart #draw #daily #drawing #oilpainting #picoftheday #charcoaldrawing #charcoal #charcoalart #britishart #welshart #watercolour #watercolourart
November 23, 2024 at 1:22 PM
pepdrawings.bsky.social
Topographical study of my desire
A drawing of the beautiful @irynaberdnyk.bsky.social

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January 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
pepdrawings.bsky.social
Solitude

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January 21, 2026 at 1:47 AM
auroraw777.bsky.social
I am so happy this one sold awhile ago! It was a piece I loved very much so it selling meant alot to me!

#art #fantasyart #traditionalart #charcoalart #kitsuneart #foxart #folkloreart
August 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM