Tryin’ to get into the spirit by Deeum (SFW)

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Fandom: Homestuck
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Tavros
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Medium: Animated coloured digital drawing
Artist Website/Gallery: Deeum at Tumblr, dmscv at DeviantArt
Why this piece is awesome: Tavros is adorable and this is an adorable picture of him. The clean lines and bright colours really pop, and while simple the animation is nicely done. I actually slightly prefer Deeum's art of Sollux and Karkat (their grumpiness contrasts amusingly with Deeum's cute happy style) but this seemed like a nice picture to post for today :)
Link: Tryin’ to get into the spirit

Midsummer Night - Kirk/Uhura by Teegar (SFW)

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Fandom: Star Trek: The Original Series
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Kirk/Uhura
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: ink drawing
Artist on DW/LJ: --
Artist Website/Gallery: Teegar on dA
Why this piece is awesome: I like AUs, and this is Kirk and Uhura in costumes of a Shakespeare play, gazing at each other, cast as characters from Midsummer's Night Dream. I'm not much into Shakespeare (I know, a philistine), but this just looks nice and romantic on its own. Apparently the artist planned a story which didn't pan out, but some illustrations were done.
Link: Midsummer Night - Kirk/Uhura by Teegar (There is a related drawing with Spock and the Romulan Commander as Oberon and Titania.)

Subject: Spain/South Italy by 莓拾捌 (PG, kiss)

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Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Spain/South Italy
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: painting
Artist on DW/LJ: none
Artist Website/Gallery: Fresa Dieciocho
Why this piece is awesome: I really love the soft lines and  colour here, and the kiss seems so natural. Lovely depiction of the couple.
Link:Spain/South Italy

Fake News: Happy Holidays (worksafe)

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Fandom: Fake News
Subject: Jon/Stephen
Medium: Digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: omelton
Artist: omelton

Why this piece is awesome: For one thing, it's the missing scene we all wish had made it into the Colbert Christmas special. The soft coloring, lush textures (especially on the clothing), and impressionist background give it a warm spirit-of-the-season feel.

Link: Happy Holidays