2022 in Retrospect

Well, here we are again! Another year another progress report where I look back on my cringeworthy graphics for you all to see. I dug through the archives and found the very first covers I ever made and GOOD LORD! I've come so far and am still continuing to improve. This year has been extremely hard but also so monumental. I've moved, started drafting my original novel, started up exercising after years of chronic pain, and am beginning to make a new community for myself. I've grown so much on Wattpad and off and it's time to showcase it. So buckle up for a recap of my graphics career on Wattpad!

2017 - 2018 (Canva)

These were made using a mix of Canva and Paint 3D which I would not recommend for anything other than VERY SIMPLE aesthetic covers. This was my very first dip in the graphics waters and this lasted from maybe late 2017-18?

2019 - 2020 (Pixelmator Pro)

As I progressed I outgrew my former software and upgraded. It was hard for me to rationalize paying for a photoshop subscription when I was not making money on my graphics and I was still so new to making them. I think I started in late 2017???? But I could be entirely wrong.

The next step up was buying Pixelmator Pro for Mac which really slingshotted my work into relative adequacy lol. Pixelmator is $40 USD one time so if you're looking for a more affordable option I highly recommend it. It is comparable to photoshop tbh but much simpler and less versatile.

2021-2022 (Photoshop)

These are some of my favorites from the past year or so and looking back at how far I've come, I'm feeling very proud of myself. The progress is sooo evident and The same goes for my writing quality. 

Now for some progressions.......

Scarlet Tides 2019 - Present

My sweet sweet baby Sorcha from Scarlet Tides who has been in the works for so very long and still has an entire act left, has had many phases. These are all manips with skin color matching because at the time there were no black mermaid face claims and still aren't until Little Mermaid comes out. (except Ursula in OUAT). The years are at the bottom of each cover.

The Deceiver / Moth To A Flame 2017 - Present

My first Fanfic ever and close to my heart even though the writing is cringe. Currently rewriting it which has brought the cover into a new phase with a new face!

The Deceiver/Moth To A Flame Character Posters 2018 - Present

And for the biggest cringe of all time.... MY FIRST EVER TRAILER via June 2019

Made for my baby @scoopsahoey who has seen me at my literal worst and stuck around to reap the benefits of my graphics now lol.

https://youtu.be/j86ETpQZXyw

Villanelle Trailer, via 2020

https://youtu.be/ygRVICKurbs

The Blood Queen Trailer pt I, via 2021

https://youtu.be/ROeCc2BhJ9U

Season of The Witch Trailer, via November 2022

https://youtu.be/6zfyGLMsTNA

Thank you all so much for being with me as I grow and improve! I love making graphics for you all so much especially my friends who are endlessly supportive and I love with all my heart. So Now that I have bared my soul to you guys remember that IT GETS BETTER! Happy New Year!

Don't forget that my shop is open for a video edit and there are only a few spots left! request while you can!