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sugarmints β€” simple aurora tutorial.

Published: 2014-03-20 23:46:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 24803; Favourites: 1101; Downloads: 308
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Description Hi everyone ^^

So after many requests, I've finally done a tutorial! This tutorial shows you my way of doing auroras. I've tried to keep it as simple as possible, so I hope that this will help you.Β 

Disclaimer: This is only my technique, and I am well aware that there may be better ways to create a similar effect. Also, since this is my very first tutorial there may be mistakes so please kindly point it out to me if it doesn't make sense.

Please fav/comment if you found it helpful! And don't hesitate to ask questions and I'll do my best to answer them!

This tutorial is for Photoshop CS5.

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Comments: 52

ScarletWarmth [2017-03-18 23:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. I didnt even know making aurora is so easy! Thank you so much for the share & inspiration. I love your gallery so much.

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AnimeFanatic09 [2016-10-21 22:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! This will definitely help out!Β 

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kaiACE88 [2016-08-28 17:59:14 +0000 UTC]

later I'll try to make one !
I was so amazed with all your arts ! <3

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IcyFoxxx [2016-08-26 19:31:30 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for the tutorial!
i made one using your tutorial and made some adjustment to it, i'm hoping for your comment (or critics?)
you can see it hereΒ Nighty Sky

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ShadeOfYelloow [2016-08-18 12:39:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your tuto i really enjoy it ,you made my day !Β Β 

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oussamaaa [2016-05-05 17:07:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much forΒ sharing

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rexdob1781999 [2016-03-18 04:00:34 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial is awesome!! Plz make more

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sassrome88 [2015-07-14 22:18:43 +0000 UTC]

I learned a lot! (although I don't have P.S. this was really helpful!)

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LindArtz [2015-07-02 20:49:28 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your DD!

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MissManz [2015-07-01 18:54:58 +0000 UTC]

Just done finishing this tutorial! It was fun to do and learned a lot from it!

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Terrance8d [2015-07-01 01:19:53 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! I'm going to see if I can make a vector version of this effect.

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PirateLotus-Stock [2015-06-30 21:26:27 +0000 UTC]

Nice tutorial ^^

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WarriorsFight [2015-06-30 20:30:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for posting that, you helped me a lot with it!Β Β 

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PaperDreamerArt [2015-06-30 20:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful tut!Β  Congratulations on your DD! Β 

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Skinip [2015-06-30 19:08:48 +0000 UTC]

aah thank you so much for this tutorial !! it's super useful for drawing snowy landscapes. thanks again ;v;/))

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BaileyVandenbroek [2015-06-30 18:53:33 +0000 UTC]

A aurora doesn't look like this I used to live near north pole and I saw alot of aurora so I can judge that it doesn't look like one I'm sorry I'm not saying that you are bad it looks beautiful but a aurora doesn't look like that.

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Zeeforce [2015-06-30 17:33:50 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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SilverionRed [2015-06-30 16:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Stunning.

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Fractaldragon [2015-06-30 16:15:09 +0000 UTC]

Really nice tutorial. I think you explained things very well. Congrats on the DD!

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Love-and-Blades [2015-06-30 14:24:36 +0000 UTC]

Nice. You've explained everything really well and your steps were easy to follow. Pretty good for a first tutorial!

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Lintu47 [2015-06-30 12:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD!
Have a nice day!

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RadVisual [2015-06-30 10:25:00 +0000 UTC]

serious DD for this ? ...

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Rhyn-Art [2015-06-30 09:58:30 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your amazing DD

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ArtySpartyGirl [2015-06-30 08:19:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Glitterwater [2015-06-30 07:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Looks interesting

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ZS-Tachi [2015-03-09 04:25:36 +0000 UTC]

Can't wait to tackle this and combine it with my galaxy creation...Β Β Β Β Β Β 

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Aquakuro [2014-10-27 15:20:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I absolutely love your art (:

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Rahmatoa [2014-08-16 06:30:56 +0000 UTC]

great! I love it! can you make another tutorial please?

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sugarmints In reply to Rahmatoa [2014-08-17 03:34:10 +0000 UTC]

thanks! ^^ i'll try to in the future!Β 

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xShinku [2014-06-17 16:21:45 +0000 UTC]

I used your tutorial here! Thanks! It was really fun to do!
xshinku.deviantart.com/art/Con…

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KawaiiKaramel [2014-05-10 05:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!! These Is Awesome, I Usually love Anime/Manga Style Art and Always Have Wanted To Do That Kind Of Style, But I Love Your Sceneries, And Want To Now Start Doing Sceneries!!!! >.<
Once I Get A Tablet, I'll Try To Do, But For Now I'll Use My Computer And Mouse^^ XD

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sugarmints In reply to KawaiiKaramel [2014-05-10 15:22:42 +0000 UTC]

Good luck ^^ Can't wait to see what you come up with!Β 

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KawaiiKaramel In reply to sugarmints [2014-05-11 03:52:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks^^ XD
Haha Great^^ XD

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TheCartoonLife [2014-05-07 01:30:37 +0000 UTC]

I found all these super coo filters for this tutorial, but I don't have any money for proΒ  Β 

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Erisiar [2014-03-21 12:26:32 +0000 UTC]

I'm so gonna try this sometime, I just love that aurora effect!

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sugarmints In reply to Erisiar [2014-03-21 13:16:48 +0000 UTC]

Good luck! I would love to see it if you do try it ^^Β 

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Fukur0u [2014-03-21 01:38:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I like the detail.
Even though I don't have Photoshop, I'll perhaps create my own version in another program!

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sugarmints In reply to Fukur0u [2014-03-21 01:50:36 +0000 UTC]

Good luck! ^^Β 

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Fukur0u In reply to sugarmints [2014-03-21 11:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Bernuviel [2014-03-21 00:22:58 +0000 UTC]

Nice tutorial, thank you for sharing it!
It looks so easy, but I know it isn't. Especially the silhouettes.

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sugarmints In reply to Bernuviel [2014-03-21 01:02:34 +0000 UTC]

Haha trust me it is easy! I think this is the simplest way to create them imo, and you can do whatever you want with the background, don't have to follow mine. ^^Β 

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IridescentCatalyst [2014-03-20 23:52:01 +0000 UTC]

Not bad!

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sugarmints In reply to IridescentCatalyst [2014-03-20 23:55:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Making tutorials are pretty challenging D:Β 

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IridescentCatalyst In reply to sugarmints [2014-03-20 23:56:39 +0000 UTC]

No problem! You did good.

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3Eira [2014-03-20 23:50:10 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely going to try it

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sugarmints In reply to 3Eira [2014-03-20 23:51:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I hope you find it useful! >.<Β 

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MrEightA [2014-03-20 23:49:31 +0000 UTC]

nice tutorial or whatever

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sugarmints In reply to MrEightA [2014-03-20 23:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Aha thank you Β 

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MrEightA In reply to sugarmints [2014-03-20 23:54:13 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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5iveAM [2014-03-20 23:48:53 +0000 UTC]

too much pretty~

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