Zephra
@zephra.bsky.social
Self-trained furry freelance illustrator.
I try to be active and stream work over on Picarto:
https://picarto.tv/Zephra
Discord server: https://shor.by/csWt
https://links.artbyzephra.com/my-sites
Trying to be more active and love answering questions!
I try to be active and stream work over on Picarto:
https://picarto.tv/Zephra
Discord server: https://shor.by/csWt
https://links.artbyzephra.com/my-sites
Trying to be more active and love answering questions!
Haven't painted human characters much at all.
I have a few things I want to keep in mind for next time, but rather happy with how this turned out
I have a few things I want to keep in mind for next time, but rather happy with how this turned out
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Haven't painted human characters much at all.
I have a few things I want to keep in mind for next time, but rather happy with how this turned out
I have a few things I want to keep in mind for next time, but rather happy with how this turned out
Thank you so much! Subtle colors are great to work with, but there's just something so fun and punchy when going for strong color palettes. It definitely was fighting me for clarity, but I learned a lot xD
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Thank you so much! Subtle colors are great to work with, but there's just something so fun and punchy when going for strong color palettes. It definitely was fighting me for clarity, but I learned a lot xD
Thank you so much! This is the first time I've really feel like the styling is what I want out of things. It's genuinely so fun to problem solve what works best for dynamics in these compositions, and then it all just snaps in place
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Thank you so much! This is the first time I've really feel like the styling is what I want out of things. It's genuinely so fun to problem solve what works best for dynamics in these compositions, and then it all just snaps in place
Because I still like this version, here's the first pass of line work and flats before things got adjusted to where they ended up. Half considering this as a commission option that could be more affordable.
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Because I still like this version, here's the first pass of line work and flats before things got adjusted to where they ended up. Half considering this as a commission option that could be more affordable.
Once their design was a bit more set, then did some color tests - I'm definitely using some of these for other characters. It was a bit harder making a decision, but I'm a big sucker for purple and orange.
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Once their design was a bit more set, then did some color tests - I'm definitely using some of these for other characters. It was a bit harder making a decision, but I'm a big sucker for purple and orange.
Spent some time trying out new ideas, and just messing with their current shape language to see what I wanted to keep and what I wanted to get rid of. Originally their waist piece was going to be removed, but it just fit their design too well when testing.
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Spent some time trying out new ideas, and just messing with their current shape language to see what I wanted to keep and what I wanted to get rid of. Originally their waist piece was going to be removed, but it just fit their design too well when testing.
Originally their concept started with just the flame head in mind, but I really liked the idea and was curious how I could push it a bit further
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Originally their concept started with just the flame head in mind, but I really liked the idea and was curious how I could push it a bit further
Doing a lot of work to finalize their design a bit better - streaming progress now!
picarto.tv/Zephra
www.twitch.tv/artbyzephra
picarto.tv/Zephra
www.twitch.tv/artbyzephra
Picarto: The World's Best Creative Live Streaming Service
picarto.tv
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Doing a lot of work to finalize their design a bit better - streaming progress now!
picarto.tv/Zephra
www.twitch.tv/artbyzephra
picarto.tv/Zephra
www.twitch.tv/artbyzephra
First sketches before going into a more specific character design for Flamme, tempted to do more worldbuilding (Knights and flame creature designs)
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
First sketches before going into a more specific character design for Flamme, tempted to do more worldbuilding (Knights and flame creature designs)
youtu.be/Iix-r6vs4Wo
I listen to this video a lot when working or resting, and this piece became heavily inspired during the process. The environment they're in, is exactly how I remember some fall days growing up.
I listen to this video a lot when working or resting, and this piece became heavily inspired during the process. The environment they're in, is exactly how I remember some fall days growing up.
Inner Spark (1111 Hz) | 1 hour handpan music | Malte Marten & Changeofcolours
YouTube video by Malte Marten Music
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
youtu.be/Iix-r6vs4Wo
I listen to this video a lot when working or resting, and this piece became heavily inspired during the process. The environment they're in, is exactly how I remember some fall days growing up.
I listen to this video a lot when working or resting, and this piece became heavily inspired during the process. The environment they're in, is exactly how I remember some fall days growing up.
There's a part of me tempted to only paint foliage mood pieces from that time period. Because every now and then there's just the perfect sunlight and breeze where everything feels dreamlike.
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There's a part of me tempted to only paint foliage mood pieces from that time period. Because every now and then there's just the perfect sunlight and breeze where everything feels dreamlike.
I realized I missed this earlier, this is a really beautiful way of saying it.
I remember the same as a kid, but slowly as I got older we would take trips into WV during the peak of fall where it truly had me loving that time of year.
I remember the same as a kid, but slowly as I got older we would take trips into WV during the peak of fall where it truly had me loving that time of year.
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I realized I missed this earlier, this is a really beautiful way of saying it.
I remember the same as a kid, but slowly as I got older we would take trips into WV during the peak of fall where it truly had me loving that time of year.
I remember the same as a kid, but slowly as I got older we would take trips into WV during the peak of fall where it truly had me loving that time of year.
