Long time no see, I know! And I'm sorry for it. I've been lacking in the muse department and when it does come it's so short I don't get much done. That being said, I have new shows which I must make graphics for so this is the start. Next post will have Ripper Street! :D

Thanks to all who nominated & voted in the Best of 2012 icons! My top (in voting order) were...

These 3 tied for 3rd place!



2nd:

WINNER:

I was so surprised by the outcome--never would have thought some of these were as well liked! Thanks again everyone! [HUGS]

A warning--a lot of the tumblr graphics for OUaT are for my favorite ship (I know it won't happen in cannon) Sleeping Hook. One is made for a fic...which is rather blasphemous. I blame Colin O'Donoghue, you should too. It's work safe, but not going to help you get you past the pearly gates...

1-13 Icon Quest
Once Upon a Time, SyFy's Alice, The Hour, Merlin and The Borgias

14-25 The Hour, SyFy's Alice, The Borgias

26-37 Remakes
Sherlock, The Tudors, The Borgias, Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, North and South

Tumblr: Merlin, Miranda, The Borgias, Once Upon a Time, North & South, The Hour, Iron Man and Game of Thrones

Preview:


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HAHAHAA. I accidentally deleted the first part, so THANKFULLY I kept it on my journal. Sorry that the 2nd part is over a week. Work's been zapping me of energy, sorry about that. Anyway, here it is. For the first part, check here. Keep in mind this won't work with every image, but I doubt it's nothing a Selective Color layer can't fix! ;P

This tutorial will be split up into at least two parts. It is one of the largest icons I've made (layers wise) and therefore I beg you to bare with me here.

First off, I stared off with this cap:



I adore Romola and this cap is just so beautiful, this brief moment where she tries to calm her mind. I want her to stand out from the background while keeping it looking natural (ish).

Before I get into specifics I want to take a brief detour to talk about achieving the pale/pastelish coloring. At fir this came really difficult to me---and with come caps it's still a bitch. However, I found a PSD that as taught me a great deal, which I can only praise and hope you will enjoy and learn from to. The maddeningly talented slayground posted this psd and when learning your own way it can offer you some tips and relief when frustrated. That being said, I still do my own thing, I've learned and I cannot say enough about using a PSD to learn.

We will be using a number of textures. To make this a little easier on us all, I made a zip file which ca be found here.

*****EDIT******* Since writing this, the lovely and talented Slayground had left Tumblr. I uploaded the psd to mediafire, however, STILL CREDIT HER. If anyone has any other ideas on a better way to credit her, I'm open.


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If you have any questions, don't hesitate, I'll do my best to explain anything I failed to already. And don't forget if you want to know anything about other stuff, feel free to ask here:



Ask The Maker 4.0 || My Thread

I KNOW I SUCK. BUT THE MUSE IS BEING A BY-OTCH!
Also, curious to know what folks like.



ICON NOMINATIONS - JOIN IN! | MY THREAD

In recompense, I made these for tumblr, and am working on icon remakes! :D

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An actual post will be forth coming--working retail this past month has royally kicked my ass, sorry! ♥ So in the mean time...



ICON REMAKE - JOIN IN! | MY THREAD

I know, it's been a while. Entries for theiconquest here--along with picspams & other tumblr graphics! We're supposed to be getting clobbered starting tonight/tomorrow---to everyone else getting hit by Sandy--STAY STRONG! ♥

Chapter 3 Main Quest: 20 (Merlin (S4/S5 Promo images/caps & OUaT S2)
Side Quest #2: 5 (Merlin + OUaT)
Random stuff: 2 Merlin, 3 OUaT, 5 Downton Abbey S2
Tumblr: 4 OUaT, 7 Merlin , 1 Bones (S8), 1 NCIS (S8), 1 Downton Abbey (S3), 1 Castle (S5)



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NEW SHOW ALERT. I am in love with Sinbad, therefore most of this post is Sinbad related. I recommend it to everyone--it's sort of in the realm of Merlin but it is so beautiful. The landscapes, the costumes, the cast. This is for Ch. 2 of iconquest, this was tough because I have been inspired by. However, the specialties of those people don't always work with me--so I will be doing this one again because I...well I have something planned. *evil laughter*


Sinbad for Ch 2 of theiconquest - 20
OUaT, GoT and Pillars of the Earth for Ch 1 // Sq #2
6 tumblr graphics



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I've been having a difficult time with inspiration lately, otherwise I'd have been making more. But better late than never, right? Anyway, my first batch for theiconquest. As a side note, I'd like to mention while making the icons from A Midsummer Night's Dream, and using Christian Bale I thought of him talking to you Kim (library_of_sex), thought you'd like to know. ;P

35 + Alternates
The Hollow Crown, As You Like It, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Fall, The Good Guys and Ella Enchanted
4 Downton Abbey icons (Sybil)
4 Tumblr Graphics

Preview:



I am working on a tutorial for this icon but if you'd like anything else or have questions--don't forget!

Ask The Maker || My Thread


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I did say I'd have an actual post shortly did I not? Anyway...here it is. :D Hope you all like. LOTS of tumblr graphics! This batch took a lot out of me and since I've got emotional crap going on I'm a bit zapped, but I'm working on some entries for theiconquest...we shall see!

20+ alts of The Hour for inspired20in20
13 a shit ton tumblr graphics
Merlin, GoT, Downton Abbey, Anastasia, The Hour, Georgia King


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I am sure many of you have seen this around, but it's my turn to rave about it. Because, yes it is in fact that awesome!



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It's where RP and icons meet. I am so excited about this you guys! And you'll get a nifty little page like this: here. With all your stats and whatever else you want! COME JOIN THE FUN!

Not to worry, I'm working on another set, mostly of The Hour but some other things thrown in there. In the mean time, have a wonderful 4th--and for those of you not in the States, enjoy it anyway! ♥