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I keep putting these off from laziness. Too bad I only ever find motivation to update these at night, when no one see's it but my limited number of blog watchers. I'll use the draft feature and post this tomorrow when people will actually see it in the latest blogs list.

Also, first Art Showcase as a staff member! @Pointlessmilestones

Dawn by Olafski

As if razor sharp needles of putrid ice were piercing her heart, the older sister confronted the blackened alicorn with hot tears falling from her eyes. But there was no sympathy left for those tears, now. Those empty, shallow eyes stared back with no such love for the Princess of the Sun. She tried to tell herself that it was for the best, she tried to convince herself that there was no other way; but Celestia still wept as the gems of ancient magic bathed the monster that had consumed her sister in a spectrum of light.

"Luna won't you cry for me, I'm as lonely as I've ever been. I'm am forced back into the start; is there any way to fix a broken heart?"

This piece is absolutely stunning in terms of both color and emotional impact from the character expressions. Nightmare Moon's expression, above all else, is just perfect. It sends chills up my spine seeing the cold, detesting look in her eyes; likewise, looking at Celestia, her weeping, sorrowful look makes you feel for her. That 'polar opposites' aspect matches these two perfectly in this situation, and that's what makes this art piece so fantastic. I guess my one and only criticism is that Nightmare Moon's mane looks way too solid; it feels like it's actual hair, when it's actually even more wispy and ethereal than Celestia or older Luna's mane. Just a nitpick though; it still looks wonderful.

View the original over at Olafski's DeviantART!

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Tales of a Magical Land by InuHoshi-to-DarkPen

"Gather round young ones, and I shall begin; a tale of a monster and the ponies whom did win."

The more the mystical enchantress's melodic and rhyming voice spoke, the more the young Zebra foals looked on in amazement. Into her cauldron went a variety of colorful powders, causing sparks and hissing bubbles to erupt from inside. The eyes of the children lit up and their mouths dropped open, as a steamy cloud of smoke arose from the pot.

"Lord Discord, master of strife, did attack Ponyville, where harmony was found rife. The brave ponies did stand up to their foe, overcoming his curse of disharmony and woe. Together their powers combined, releasing harmony upon his chaotic behind."

The large figure of Discord scowled at six small figures approaching him from the depths of the green cauldron mist. In a shocking blast, he was hit with a powerful blast of lightened smoke, blasting from the figures like a beam. Discord vanished, and the children gasped.

"Equestria saved from disharmony once more, the brave ponies of Ponyville did create this legendary lore."

Yes, I came up with all that myself :3 This one was really cool, and a really neat concept. Zecora goes back to her homeland sometime in the future, and tells the tales of Equestria that she brought back with her. The biggest one being the defeat of the Spirit of Chaos, himself. I love Zecora's eyes and expression, you can really tell she's in her element when she's dealing with her brews and telling stories. I believe it's what she loved/would love to do when back at her home.

View the original over at InuHoshi-to-DarkPen's DeviantART!

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Fastest things alive+ by ThatStupidAnto

"Heh, up for another race, Skittles?" Came the playfully bragging voice of a spiky blue rodent. He had just ricocheted himself off a boulder, hit the ground running and then stopped not far from a certain blue rainbow pony. Said pony was lounging lazily in a low-hanging, puffy white cloud. It didn't take many 'YO!''s from Sonic to wake her, though. Before long she snorted awake and peeked over the side of cloud.

All it took was Sonic's cocky grin to get the pegasus going. She jumped from her cloud and landed with a thud on the warm, green grass. With another moment, the sound barrier shattered with a sonic boom as the two fastest animals on the planet took off, side by side, into the horizon.

As all those who have talked with me for any length of time, or have read through my profile should know, I've been a Sonic fan for years. I may have obtained ponies as a second obsession, but that doesn't mean they have to remain separate. I picture Dash and Sonic as the greatest friendly rivals and friends around, and I just love the idea of them together, hanging out, racing, or cracking jokes about the villains they've fought or the adventures they've been on. This piece was simple yet very colorfully vibrant, and it really captured the two characters well, showing their playful nature through expression and pose.

View the original over at ThatStupidAnto's DeviantART!

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Lighten up by Geckofly

"Oh Celestia, you really need to lighten up."

Thick coils wrapped and intertwined around her body like a boa constrictor, the princess could not escape the flexible monster's hypnotic eyes. Even a strength such as hers could not withstand the point blank magic of the Spirit of Disharmony. Slowly but surely her vibrant mane lost it's color and descended to complimentary shades of grey. Her bright snow white body followed suit, and Discord could only grin as his ultimate triumph was at hand. Celestia's frightful look was replaced by the same goofy grin he himself possessed.

"That's better. Now, let's us two go liven up your subjects lives, shall we?"

I dunno, I really liked the concept of this piece. I don't think I've ever seen a Discorded Celestia before, nor Discord using his body like a boa constrictor, so this piece caught my eye very quickly. I believe Celestia Discorded would make her a careless prankster, similar to Discord himself. Trollestia come to life, maybe? Anyway, Celestia's mane looks awfully frigid and it irritates me, but that's my one and only criticism. I love the expressions; Celestia's terrified and Discord is thrilled xD

View the original over at Geckofly's DeviantART!

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I Was Busy... by Nos-talgia

The cool night breeze had long swept over the tiny river, and caused it move with perfect synchrony. Cooled and lacking any disruptions in the water, the river reflected the sky above perfectly, creating a sense of a double-world, all through reflection. It was above this reflective world where a single pegasus had snuggled herself onto a thick branch, overhanging the river. Long having fallen asleep, she snoozed softly, rump sticking up the branch, hoof dangling down towards the world below her.

I had this as my desktop a few days ago. I can't get over the tranquility all throughout the piece, and how adorable Dash's pose looks, albeit a little uncomfortable. I also think the inclusion of the flora on the branch was rather nice, it adds to the serenity of the piece. Overall, this piece just makes me want to go fall asleep against the cool pillows and blankets, huggling my Dashie plush, simply by looking it over <3