Iconmaker Friending Meme 2019

[tinny]

We haven't had a friending meme since this community first opened, and someone asked if we could have another one. Of course we can! Here we go:



Copy this code and tell us about yourself! (feel free to skip anything you don't want to tell)
<b><u>ABOUT YOURSELF</u></b> Name: Age: Place: Where do you post your icons: <b><u>Share Your Interests!</u></b> Favorite Show: Favorite Movie: Favorite Character: Favorite Pairing: Favorite Food: <b><u>LET'S GET TO ICONING!!</u></b> <b>What are your personal picks for the top 5-10 icons that you've made in the last 12 months?</b> <b>Show us five icons that you think best represent your iconing style</b> <b>What has inspired you over the last 12 months? (techniques, subjects, challenges, other makers, etc.) Provide examples if you want.</b> <b>What's your favorite show and/or movie to icon and why?</b> <b>Who's your favorite character to icon and why?</b> <b>Close crop or far-crop? Why?</b> <b>Vibrant or muted? Why?</b> <b>Text or minimalistic? Why?</b> <b>What's your current iconmaking goal?</b> <b><u>Let's Ask Some Questions!!</u></b> <b>List three questions that you would like to be answered by other icon makers:</b> <b>Any last words?</b> <b>A gif or image (or icon!) that describes you right now:</b>

Promote the meme using this code:
<center><a href="https://icontalking.dreamwidth.org/28592.html"><img src='https://tinny.dreamwidth.org/file/480x480/19384.png' alt='FRIENDS'/> Interested in icon-making friends? Join our 2019 friending meme!</a> </center>

Comments

[magicrubbish]

Too many people are taking the name of Doctor Who as their fav show. Looks like I'd have to start watching it after all. :p

+ How do you work out where to arrange the text on your icon?
First I type out the text and then move it every where to see where it's looking best ! :D

+ How do you make more complex icons?
I've a looonnnngggg way to go before I can say I've mastered the delicate art of making complex icons, but right now I'm consciously trying to make more complex icons. I go for blending 2 or more pics , use text and trying to find better textures to use. Also, trying blocking ! :3

+ How do you create a negative space around your subject?
I use the free form select tool to cut out the subject from the original background , then put a new layer beneath and fill it with a gradient or color using bucket tool , or simply use a suitable texture to act as bg.