07 JunCrushing On: Illustrator Anne-Julie Aubry of The Nebulous Kingdom

La Sorciere Noire by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustration.

I have had digital illustrator Anne-Julie Aubry saved in my Etsy Favorites for a very long time. When I rediscovered her there a few days ago, I knew I had to feature her on the blog.

The Queen of Hearts by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustration.

I love that her work is moody and even dark, but it’s not depressing, gruesome, or frightening. She mixes the darkness with an intriguing, playful whimsy that cuts it a bit.

 

Becoming A Puppet by Anne-Julie Aubry. This Glorious Sadness by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustrations.

The textures she employs are beautiful and complicated, like a patina on metal. They create a visual interest much deeper than the popular white backgrounds of digital illustration trending currently.

Marie-Antionette by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustration.

And I just adore that when she chooses lighter colors and still manages to retain her incredible dismal aesthetic. It’s somber, but there’s a touch of dalliance. Anne-Julie flirts with our eyes.

 

The End Draws Near by Anne-Julie Aubry. The Art Collector by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustrations.

The Siamese Sisters by Anne-Julie Aubry. Digital Illustration.

Be sure to visit Anne-Julie’s shop for lots of amazing options, starting at $3 for a postcard and all the way up to $170 for a large, printed canvas. I’m thinking about getting a collection of postcards as my stationary drawer is dwindling. What are you going to pick up?

Inspiring thoughts,
Laura