pixivision - Illustration features tagged light

Drawings of Broken Glass and Mirrors - Shattered Psyche

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0900

There's something utterly arresting about a scene or figure viewed through cracked glass or a shattered mirror. The distorted reflections and glittering shards heighten the tension, fragility, and unstable beauty of the characters caught within them.

Break through with this collection of illustrations featuring broken glass and mirrors.

Drawings Featuring Backlighting - A Glowing Outline

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0900

Backlighting is a lighting technique in which a light source is placed behind the subject so that their silhouette is highlighted from the front, giving them a soft glowing effect around the edges. It creates an atmosphere of holiness, like an angel enveloped in light.

Stand out with this collection of illustrations featuring backlighting.

Drawings of Cities at Night - Life Past Dark

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0900

They say the city never sleeps, and it's easy to understand why. Once daylight begins to fade, streetlights and artificial light keep the streets illuminated until the dawn creeps across the ground again. Their bright, sometimes harsh, radiance create a very different energy that is light years away from the warm light of day, evoking the feeling of having entered a fantastical new world.

Escape from the sun with this collection of illustrations featuring scenes of the city at night.

Drawings of Neon Signs - Glow in the Dark

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0900

Neon signs fill the night with vibrant color, with glowing letters and vivid shapes, bringing city streets to life. Their colorful radiance creates an otherworldly, futuristic atmosphere, casting a dreamy glow over the urban landscape.

Light up the night with this collection of illustrations featuring neon signs.

Drawings of Sunrises - New Dawn

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0900

As the sun rises over the horizon, the long night finally comes to an end. Watching the sun rise outdoors, whether from a rooftop or on the seashore, feels especially poignant as you witness the birth of a new day.

Rise and shine for this collection of illustrations featuring sunrises.

Drawings of City Nightscapes - Light Up the Night

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0900

When the city grows dark and the lights flicker on, even familiar streets take on a whole new vibe. Bright lights spilling out of store windows mingle with the vibrant flash of neon signs, creating a brilliant dance of shimmering color contrasted against the quiet darkness of night.

Take a midnight stroll with this collection of illustrations featuring city nightscapes.

Drawings of Transparent Materials - Clearly Captivating

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0900

Transparent materials like glass and plastic subtly reflect their surroundings even as light passes through them. Their delicate beauty and the fascinating way they distort objects add breathtaking depth and intrigue to each illustration.

See right through this collection of illustrations featuring transparent materials.

Drawings Featuring Stained Glass - Classical Glass

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Stained glass is an art form where colored pieces of glass are arranged to form beautiful images and patterns. When light shines through them, the result is pure magic: luminous colors dance across the room, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels like stepping into the pages of a storybook.

See the light with this collection of illustrations featuring stained glass.

Drawings Featuring Light Displays - Streets Aglow

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0900

Light displays transform the night into a wonderland of countless sparkling lights. Their colorful glow fills the air and lifts the spirits of all who see such gorgeous illumination.

Shine bright with this collection of illustrations featuring light displays.

Drawings of Dappled Light - Rays of Delight

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Filtered through the gaps in the leaves, sunlight shifts and shimmers with the breeze, casting ever-changing patterns of light and shadow upon the surfaces below. Illustrations featuring dappled light capture the gorgeous contrast between the dark outlines of leaves and the glowing rays of sunlight on a clear day.

Look on the bright side with this collection of illustrations featuring dappled light.

Drawings Featuring Reflections - Mirror, Mirror

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0900

A face doubled in glass or on the water’s surface… Illustrations use reflections as a portal to another world just beyond reality. The line between the real and the surreal blurs, creating mysterious and enchanting imagery.

See double with this collection of illustrations featuring reflections.

Drawings of Glass Containers - Clearly Beautiful

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0900

There’s something magical about items cradled inside glass containers, whether it’s a bottle, a jar, or a delicate glass cup. Just one thin layer separates reality from another dream-like world, inviting you to peek inside.

See right through this collection of illustrations featuring glass containers.

Drawings Featuring Soap Bubbles - Bursts of Wonder

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Carried on the breeze and vanishing with a soft pop, soap bubbles capture a fleeting kind of beauty. Many of us have childhood memories of chasing them in wide-eyed wonder. In illustrations, their transparent glow and rainbow shimmer evoke a dreamy, magical atmosphere.

Pop into this collection of illustrations featuring soap bubbles.

Drawings of Fireworks - Blooming in the Night Sky

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0900

With a resounding boom, colorful fireworks burst across the night sky, a symbol of summer that captivates the heart in a fleeting moment of brilliance. Illustrations featuring characters wearing yukata enjoying these vibrant displays evoke the charm of a quintessential Japanese summer night.

Let your colors burst with this collection of illustrations featuring fireworks.

Drawings Featuring Sparklers - Light Up the Night

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0900

The gentle crackle of sparks and the dazzling bloom of light from handheld sparklers capture a certain nostalgic magic. These illustrations evoke the warmth and fleeting beauty of childhood summers.

Spark some fond memories with this collection of illustrations featuring handheld sparklers.

Drawings Using #pixivGlowEffect - Let Your Creativity Glow!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0900

From now until Thursday, July 10th, 2025, you can add the magical glow of fireflies to your pixiv posts by tagging them with #pixivGlowEffect! This year, the feature is available not just on illustrations, but also manga and novels, and is viewable on desktop, mobile, and in the pixiv app.

You can enjoy this dazzling effect on new and old posts alike by simply adding the tag.

Here, we’re showcasing illustrations that beautifully utilize the #pixivGlowEffect. These softly glowing lights will bring some sparkle to your day.

Available:

Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 12:00 noon – Thursday, July 10th, 2025, 12:00 noon (JST)

Drawings Featuring Carousels - Going in Circles

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Colorfully decorated horses, carriages, and other animals spin round and round to cheerful music inside carousels. By day, they brim with whimsy and playfulness but light up at night with a breathtaking, dreamlike charm. Illustrations use the unique beauty of carousels to evoke fairytale sweetness or a darker, more gothic atmosphere.

Whirl through this collection of illustrations featuring carousels.

Drawings With Dramatic Lighting - See The Light

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Beams of light streaming from the sky, silhouettes glowing against a backlight… Dramatic lighting has a magical way of enveloping a character in a mysterious yet comforting warmth that soothes the soul.

Step into the light with this collection of illustrations featuring dramatic lighting.

Drawings Featuring Lamps - Lightning in a Bottle

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Lamps, lit by flame or electricity, illuminate the spaces we live in. Whether they’re old-fashioned portable lanterns, practical floor and table lamps, or ornate antique designs, lamps blend beauty and function to bring warmth and light into our lives.

Brighten your day with this collection of drawings featuring lamps.

Drawings Featuring Televisions - From CRT to LCD

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:00:00 +0900

The television is a familiar household appliance, essential to some yet ignored by others. From slim modern LCD screens to old-school CRT sets with antennas, TVs have taken on many forms through the decades. Each style adds a unique element to illustrations, whether it’s a touch of retro nostalgia or a glimpse into a futuristic world.

Stay tuned for this collection of illustrations featuring televisions.