Hello~!

So I joined a graphic contest to try my hand in graphic designing with Microsoft Paint 3D! (cuz idk any good free editing software and I've never used MS Paint 3D before so...) I'm participating in the Cherry Blossom Graphic Contest hosted by FantasyQueen. If you guys have time and also want to try some graphic designing, I encourage you to submit an entry! It's running now until January 30th, 2022. Plus, you'll get 500 karma points if you participate (wowza!) Look at how cute this banner is!!! Another reason why you should join the contest!

Also, shameless plug for MS Paint 3D cuz the software is wack but it can make some cool stuff! (look at my entries!!! They're not the best but I'm feeling proud TuT)
And since MS Paint 3D texts , another shameless plug for Canva because their text options are PURE GOLD. (used on Hired Love and Confide In Me)

Prompt 2
Title: Kiss Of Death
Theme: fantasy, dark
Characters: Xu Minghao (The8) x OC
Quote: He was death itself, but I was addicted to him.
Group: Seventeen

Notes: Inspired by the anime movie Hotarubi no Mori e (To the Forest of Firefly Lights), imagine Minghao as the OC's childhood bestie, but he's a forest spirit; when anyone touch him, they'll die. Honestly tho, this would make such a great fanfic if only I had the motivation to write it lol. If anyone is inspired to write it, hmu!! I'd gladly be your proofreader and will let you use my poster if you want!
Also, if you haven't seen The8 Contemporary Art performances (the picture is from the 本 video), you absolutely should. As of now, there are 3 videos and all of them are so so beautiful! <3

Prompt 6
Title: Hire Love
Theme: Romance
Characters: OC, Yoon Jeonghan, Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi)
Quote: I fell in love with you despite knowing it was forbidden.
Group: Seventeen

Notes: This one is supposed to be the OC with boss-girl or bad b vibes, like some mafia boss or CEO, and that the guys are the ones falling in love with her. They're trying to win her over but she's like "f y'all I got sh*t to do." While making this poster, I had a hard time blending. It was fun on the Kiss Of Death poster but then it wasn't when I was working on this one :") I love how it turned out tho! It's my favorite out of the 3 posters I made!

Prompt 7
Title: Confide In Me
Theme: Detective and Crime
Characters: Mingyu x Wonwoo
Quote: Protecting you is my responsibility even if it cost my life.
Group: Seventeen

Notes: I 110% knew I wanted a Meanie pairing in one of these prompts, so what better way to mash Bittersweet MV with a Detective/CrimeAu??? Felt like a genius idea until I realized I literally don't know how to make posters so I had to make this last. This poster was inspired by the Vincenzo poster with a bit of nostalgia and melancholy so this is how it turned out. I kinda don't like how the lettering for Me looks but Confide looks so gooood. 

Final Thoughts:
Graphic designing is fun but it takes so damn long. I respect those who do it as a profession cuz they're super talented, and designing requires lots of PATIENCE. Lmao the number of times I got mad at MS Paint 3D for how the layering worked :'(
Nothing is easy in life and making posters are just one of many difficulties! All in all, I enjoyed the experience and probably will try to find better software to use lol.