Golden Sun Art Initiative
@goldensunart.bsky.social
The Golden Sun Art Initiative is funding and sharing new art based on the Golden Sun games. Find out more: goldensunartinitiative.wordpress.com
Banner art by SenseRainy
Profile Art By Lou @soulastah.bsky.social
Please don't interact if you are a minor
Banner art by SenseRainy
Profile Art By Lou @soulastah.bsky.social
Please don't interact if you are a minor
Pinned
Post by @goldensunartinitiative
💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 1 · Explaining the Ending · So...
Here's the long overdue explainer about why the Golden Sun Art Initiative is ending, and where we go from here. If you're not familiar, Jass Kells is…
www.tumblr.com
Golden Sun Art Initiative is ending, an overly long announcement explainer: www.tumblr.com/goldensunart...
Thanks for joining in the past two years, and I look forward to our final ride into the sunset.
-Jass Kells
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Thanks for joining in the past two years, and I look forward to our final ride into the sunset.
-Jass Kells
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Pro tip: if you are in the United States today and you need to cook a very large bird, make certain you have a big enough oven.
November 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Pro tip: if you are in the United States today and you need to cook a very large bird, make certain you have a big enough oven.
Hey, Jass here (the only one left from GSAI) to mention that I can be very long-winded. With that in mind, I made a @pillowfort.social account for GSAI, but posts can be a bit more personal.
So if you wanted to read my take on queer representation in Golden Sun: www.pillowfort.social/posts/6868934
So if you wanted to read my take on queer representation in Golden Sun: www.pillowfort.social/posts/6868934
GoldenSunArtInitiative: Rant: Queerness
Heads up, some of this will be expanding on some ramblings from another platform, but I'm not feeling well and just want to type something out for the sake of it. If someone feels differently or h...
www.pillowfort.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Hey, Jass here (the only one left from GSAI) to mention that I can be very long-winded. With that in mind, I made a @pillowfort.social account for GSAI, but posts can be a bit more personal.
So if you wanted to read my take on queer representation in Golden Sun: www.pillowfort.social/posts/6868934
So if you wanted to read my take on queer representation in Golden Sun: www.pillowfort.social/posts/6868934
While the days of this account commissioning new artwork have long since come to an end, if you are looking to support a quality artist @kyir999.bsky.social is highly recommended. And not just for Golden Sun characters!
But as you can see...it would make Kaja happy if you did. So make Kaja happy.
But as you can see...it would make Kaja happy if you did. So make Kaja happy.
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
While the days of this account commissioning new artwork have long since come to an end, if you are looking to support a quality artist @kyir999.bsky.social is highly recommended. And not just for Golden Sun characters!
But as you can see...it would make Kaja happy if you did. So make Kaja happy.
But as you can see...it would make Kaja happy if you did. So make Kaja happy.
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
Drew a slight outfit redesign for Mia, a theoretical design for the appearance she never made in Dark Dawn.
I wonder if we'll ever get Golden Sun 4... sigh.
#fanart #goldensun
I wonder if we'll ever get Golden Sun 4... sigh.
#fanart #goldensun
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Drew a slight outfit redesign for Mia, a theoretical design for the appearance she never made in Dark Dawn.
I wonder if we'll ever get Golden Sun 4... sigh.
#fanart #goldensun
I wonder if we'll ever get Golden Sun 4... sigh.
#fanart #goldensun
One other detail to add:
"I even held on to the Dragon's Eye from the Fuchin Temple cave, just for the novelty!"
That should be the first red flag.
By the way, this is NOT based on a true story. No one is this evil. I hope.
"I even held on to the Dragon's Eye from the Fuchin Temple cave, just for the novelty!"
That should be the first red flag.
By the way, this is NOT based on a true story. No one is this evil. I hope.
This would have been much more appropriate for Halloween, but here is a quick Golden Sun horror story:
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
One other detail to add:
"I even held on to the Dragon's Eye from the Fuchin Temple cave, just for the novelty!"
That should be the first red flag.
By the way, this is NOT based on a true story. No one is this evil. I hope.
"I even held on to the Dragon's Eye from the Fuchin Temple cave, just for the novelty!"
That should be the first red flag.
By the way, this is NOT based on a true story. No one is this evil. I hope.
This would have been much more appropriate for Halloween, but here is a quick Golden Sun horror story:
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This would have been much more appropriate for Halloween, but here is a quick Golden Sun horror story:
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
"Hey, do you want my 6 page transfer code for your new run of The Lost Age? It has the team at level 99, all of the best equipment, and even some Hermes Water!"
You enter the code.
And then...
In media, the worst outcome is that you just have nothing to say or think about when it's over. I'm back from seeing a play getting its first ever production...and that's where I'm at.
The new and the courageous should be celebrated, but when you have NO reaction? It can be tough.
Segue...
(1/2)
The new and the courageous should be celebrated, but when you have NO reaction? It can be tough.
Segue...
(1/2)
November 16, 2025 at 3:31 AM
In media, the worst outcome is that you just have nothing to say or think about when it's over. I'm back from seeing a play getting its first ever production...and that's where I'm at.
The new and the courageous should be celebrated, but when you have NO reaction? It can be tough.
Segue...
(1/2)
The new and the courageous should be celebrated, but when you have NO reaction? It can be tough.
Segue...
(1/2)
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
I've actually got a small group of Dark Dawn OC's but I've only got art for two of them and one of those has to be redone, so here's the main one, Eva! She grew up in Imil, but she wasn't born there. Once she turned 13 or such, she started traveling solo across Weyard to study the elemental Djinn,
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I've actually got a small group of Dark Dawn OC's but I've only got art for two of them and one of those has to be redone, so here's the main one, Eva! She grew up in Imil, but she wasn't born there. Once she turned 13 or such, she started traveling solo across Weyard to study the elemental Djinn,
Given how the people of Prox had a justified goal in the end, the true antagonist of Golden Sun series has always been that smug background character lurking in the background who you never get to fight...
Lady McCoy of course!
What an uncanny artistic depiction they gave her.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Lady McCoy of course!
What an uncanny artistic depiction they gave her.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Given how the people of Prox had a justified goal in the end, the true antagonist of Golden Sun series has always been that smug background character lurking in the background who you never get to fight...
Lady McCoy of course!
What an uncanny artistic depiction they gave her.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Lady McCoy of course!
What an uncanny artistic depiction they gave her.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
ohHO IM SO READY
Meifeng was born as Feizhi's daughter. She was born without her dad and did what she could to help her mom as her assistant. When Feizhi dies and leaves her legacy to Meifeng, she is overwhelmed and frustrated and runs away to chase down her father.
Meifeng was born as Feizhi's daughter. She was born without her dad and did what she could to help her mom as her assistant. When Feizhi dies and leaves her legacy to Meifeng, she is overwhelmed and frustrated and runs away to chase down her father.
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
ohHO IM SO READY
Meifeng was born as Feizhi's daughter. She was born without her dad and did what she could to help her mom as her assistant. When Feizhi dies and leaves her legacy to Meifeng, she is overwhelmed and frustrated and runs away to chase down her father.
Meifeng was born as Feizhi's daughter. She was born without her dad and did what she could to help her mom as her assistant. When Feizhi dies and leaves her legacy to Meifeng, she is overwhelmed and frustrated and runs away to chase down her father.
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
All I really have is my yumesona, who traveled the world all on her own until she met Garet, and it’s because of him that she starts to gain trust in people and opens up, and of course eventually falls in love with him.
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
All I really have is my yumesona, who traveled the world all on her own until she met Garet, and it’s because of him that she starts to gain trust in people and opens up, and of course eventually falls in love with him.
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
You know what, why not!
This is Adrian, he had a chance meeting with Pewter (right) and Glare (left) before the Vale storm, and they’ve been traveling Weyard having various adventures together!
The green bracelet is how I imagine the Catch Beads look when equipped.
(Art by @rukadoodle.bsky.social)
This is Adrian, he had a chance meeting with Pewter (right) and Glare (left) before the Vale storm, and they’ve been traveling Weyard having various adventures together!
The green bracelet is how I imagine the Catch Beads look when equipped.
(Art by @rukadoodle.bsky.social)
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
You know what, why not!
This is Adrian, he had a chance meeting with Pewter (right) and Glare (left) before the Vale storm, and they’ve been traveling Weyard having various adventures together!
The green bracelet is how I imagine the Catch Beads look when equipped.
(Art by @rukadoodle.bsky.social)
This is Adrian, he had a chance meeting with Pewter (right) and Glare (left) before the Vale storm, and they’ve been traveling Weyard having various adventures together!
The green bracelet is how I imagine the Catch Beads look when equipped.
(Art by @rukadoodle.bsky.social)
Today is also the 24th anniversary of the original Golden Sun being released in North America, so I want to be clear that however you want to celebrate, do it.
I am legitimately interested in hearing about any Golden Sun OCs you all may have thought up, so yap away if you like.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
I am legitimately interested in hearing about any Golden Sun OCs you all may have thought up, so yap away if you like.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Since we're a little more than two weeks away from the 15th anniversary of Dark Dawn being released in North America, maybe there will be a rush on art from the community?
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today is also the 24th anniversary of the original Golden Sun being released in North America, so I want to be clear that however you want to celebrate, do it.
I am legitimately interested in hearing about any Golden Sun OCs you all may have thought up, so yap away if you like.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
I am legitimately interested in hearing about any Golden Sun OCs you all may have thought up, so yap away if you like.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Since we're a little more than two weeks away from the 15th anniversary of Dark Dawn being released in North America, maybe there will be a rush on art from the community?
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Since we're a little more than two weeks away from the 15th anniversary of Dark Dawn being released in North America, maybe there will be a rush on art from the community?
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
But if you have a Golden Sun OC and you want to dust off their old artwork or gush about them for a while, don't be afraid.
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Okay, how about this: For a future Golden Sun game, even if it's just for a moment can there be horseback riding?
It could just be in passing, like a messenger showing up with news. Or reintroduce Isaac, who escaped the vortex and is meeting up with you on the back of a borrowed tobiano piebald?
It could just be in passing, like a messenger showing up with news. Or reintroduce Isaac, who escaped the vortex and is meeting up with you on the back of a borrowed tobiano piebald?
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Okay, how about this: For a future Golden Sun game, even if it's just for a moment can there be horseback riding?
It could just be in passing, like a messenger showing up with news. Or reintroduce Isaac, who escaped the vortex and is meeting up with you on the back of a borrowed tobiano piebald?
It could just be in passing, like a messenger showing up with news. Or reintroduce Isaac, who escaped the vortex and is meeting up with you on the back of a borrowed tobiano piebald?
There's a change in the season, a chill in the air...
It must be soup weather! No matter if it's hot, cold, or in a dungeon. It's always time for soup in Golden Sun!
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
It must be soup weather! No matter if it's hot, cold, or in a dungeon. It's always time for soup in Golden Sun!
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
There's a change in the season, a chill in the air...
It must be soup weather! No matter if it's hot, cold, or in a dungeon. It's always time for soup in Golden Sun!
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
It must be soup weather! No matter if it's hot, cold, or in a dungeon. It's always time for soup in Golden Sun!
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
From a strictly Golden Sun standpoint, it is a thing of beauty seeing a game series that began in 2001 receive love to this day from people in South America, Europe, non-Japanese Asia, and beyond.
If you have a story to tell (Golden Sun or otherwise), this appears worth looking into for listeners.
If you have a story to tell (Golden Sun or otherwise), this appears worth looking into for listeners.
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
From a strictly Golden Sun standpoint, it is a thing of beauty seeing a game series that began in 2001 receive love to this day from people in South America, Europe, non-Japanese Asia, and beyond.
If you have a story to tell (Golden Sun or otherwise), this appears worth looking into for listeners.
If you have a story to tell (Golden Sun or otherwise), this appears worth looking into for listeners.
In case you were wondering, the Halloween costume I wore this year was Felix from Golden Sun, but kind of a different take on the character; a modern day Felix wearing a sweater, sitting and reading in private. Many other extra-long ponytail adorned dark brunettes seemed to choose this costume too.
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In case you were wondering, the Halloween costume I wore this year was Felix from Golden Sun, but kind of a different take on the character; a modern day Felix wearing a sweater, sitting and reading in private. Many other extra-long ponytail adorned dark brunettes seemed to choose this costume too.
Reposted by Golden Sun Art Initiative
Happy 15th anniversary, Dark Dawn! That must be some REALLY good cake..!
Redraw of my old 10th anniversary art to commemorate the occasion!
#goldensun #darkdawn #fanart
Redraw of my old 10th anniversary art to commemorate the occasion!
#goldensun #darkdawn #fanart
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Happy 15th anniversary, Dark Dawn! That must be some REALLY good cake..!
Redraw of my old 10th anniversary art to commemorate the occasion!
#goldensun #darkdawn #fanart
Redraw of my old 10th anniversary art to commemorate the occasion!
#goldensun #darkdawn #fanart
Happy October 28th from where I'm posting, and at this moment it is still the 28th in Japan. And so...
Happy 15th Anniversary to the Japanese release of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. Here is a short thread about this admittedly disappointing game which still deserves more love.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Happy 15th Anniversary to the Japanese release of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. Here is a short thread about this admittedly disappointing game which still deserves more love.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy October 28th from where I'm posting, and at this moment it is still the 28th in Japan. And so...
Happy 15th Anniversary to the Japanese release of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. Here is a short thread about this admittedly disappointing game which still deserves more love.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Happy 15th Anniversary to the Japanese release of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. Here is a short thread about this admittedly disappointing game which still deserves more love.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Presenting: The latest crossover that nobody needs or asked for. It's Golden Sun meets King of the Hill.
When you think about it, fire adepts are capable of wielding propane...
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
When you think about it, fire adepts are capable of wielding propane...
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Presenting: The latest crossover that nobody needs or asked for. It's Golden Sun meets King of the Hill.
When you think about it, fire adepts are capable of wielding propane...
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
When you think about it, fire adepts are capable of wielding propane...
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Hey people, @beamingfoxy.bsky.social has arrived on Bluesky!
During playthroughs of Golden Sun and The Lost Age, Foxy had posted sketches on characters and monsters as the games progressed. Consider following along in case we get to see that again during Dark Dawn?
During playthroughs of Golden Sun and The Lost Age, Foxy had posted sketches on characters and monsters as the games progressed. Consider following along in case we get to see that again during Dark Dawn?
After a forced break, I'm back to streaming and creating.
So, taking advantage of the fact that my mannequin accidentally fell off my markers organizer... Here's my WIP!
You can find more of my arts here: ko-fi.com/beamingfoxy
#KofiSharetember #fanart #goldensun #darkdawn #streaming #Matthew
So, taking advantage of the fact that my mannequin accidentally fell off my markers organizer... Here's my WIP!
You can find more of my arts here: ko-fi.com/beamingfoxy
#KofiSharetember #fanart #goldensun #darkdawn #streaming #Matthew
October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hey people, @beamingfoxy.bsky.social has arrived on Bluesky!
During playthroughs of Golden Sun and The Lost Age, Foxy had posted sketches on characters and monsters as the games progressed. Consider following along in case we get to see that again during Dark Dawn?
During playthroughs of Golden Sun and The Lost Age, Foxy had posted sketches on characters and monsters as the games progressed. Consider following along in case we get to see that again during Dark Dawn?
"My reputation for misogyny is LEGENDARY!"
Based upon what we learn in Dark Dawn, Alex could have revealed his identity like this. The honesty would have been refreshing on his part.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Based upon what we learn in Dark Dawn, Alex could have revealed his identity like this. The honesty would have been refreshing on his part.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
October 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"My reputation for misogyny is LEGENDARY!"
Based upon what we learn in Dark Dawn, Alex could have revealed his identity like this. The honesty would have been refreshing on his part.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽
Based upon what we learn in Dark Dawn, Alex could have revealed his identity like this. The honesty would have been refreshing on his part.
#GoldenSun
#黄金の太陽