Hardships I go through all these years

When I was a child, I really didn't think about designing. Nah, I didn't even know it exist. 

It started when I was 10 years old. My friend told me about exo and etc. I started to stan them, I mean a really hardcore fan at the young age. Then when I was scrolling through some EXO'S FAN GROUP at Facebook, I saw this unnie (older sister) 

I called her unnie and she's the best at making exo's horror stories. I was amazed by her poster. I can say, it's not a wonderful poster like any designers here did but to me it was the beautiful cover story I've ever seen in my life. Then I started to wonder how did she make such a great poster. I tried to search on laptop for editing apps and found some. That's when I find this crappy apps and start editing. Sure, it was horrible but I was proud of myself. It's the first poster I've ever made (I'm using PNG pics only). Then after 1 years doing crappy edits, I found another apps. It's called ribbet. You can try search it on Google. I started using ribbet because that's the first time I learn how to blend, to erased the background and etc. Using this app, I can make light angst poster. If before this I only know doing horror and fluff (because it doesn't included blending) now I know how to make angst and etc. I used fotor for colouring. 

Then I found gimp. But I only use gimp for the font's shadow and lightning since I don't know how to use gimp (it's too complicated). When I was 12 years old, I found picsart and started downloading it on my phone. I can say, using picsart my editing looked more beautiful with the 'fx' and effect. That's when I thought should open my very first graphic shop on asianfanfic. Then that's when my journey start. Though I have my own shop, I still want to try to send an application to another shop. I was sad. Really. Everyone judge me and I understand. They said I'm too young and should practice more in designing and come back later when I'm improved. I'm not sad but this certain shop really judge me real hard. I'm not gonna tell the shop's name. I was really sad at that time but I hold it upon myself. All my family, even friends didn't know I like to edit cover stories. It's because I'm scared they will judged and laughed like everyone does. I always stalked over other awesome designer's portfolio. They're really great, not to mention. And I always feel down whenever I see them. It's because im not skilled enough in making posters that can satisfied other people. I have been rejected many times. That's when I was 13,I get accepted into 3Dimensional Graphic Shop. It's one of the famous graphic shop in aff. I was shocked that they hired me. That's where I know my beloved unnies and the awesome graphic designers you will ever seen. We talked through kakao talk and I was anticipating their messages everyday. It's because they treated me too nice even though my editing skills is horrible. They're like my family. All of them. I have a great time talking to them, talking about dirty things, on posters and etc. Since I'm the youngest they're always prevent me from some ty conversation. They also send each other artwork to get some suggestions which need to change or add. That's when one of them suggested me to download Photoshop for a better editing. They help me all night to download the freaking Photoshop (it's really hard!). I was really going to cry at that time. After all the judging this time, I cannot believe there are still angels exist into his world. I'm really thankful that I met them and hoping it will stay like this forever. Then after practicing all these years, here I am now. I'm still doing some crappy edits but I have more people supports me. I was really thankful. All of you give me the spirit to keep going achieve what I love even tho some people may think this is not a big deal. Really, to all my peanuts (you know who you are dude), who have been stayed beside me all these years, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. 

 

Extra information: I'm going to take graphic and science technology for my courses. 

My sister always remind me this, 

"Do what you love so you don't regret it in the future"

 

*throwing peanuts all over the kingdom*

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blissfulcoconuts
#1
your peanuts will forever support you, coconut~ and honestly you've improved so much senpai! gah, like I'm in love with yours and M's designs and I contently roll into your shop for inspiration cause everyone knows imma a lil with like 0 imagination lol
You've come so far, bimbap. Let's continue growing together, aite?
woozishua
#2
ahh I'm happy that you were able to find your passion in graphic designing!! There's always room for improvement, remember that. Just keep learning! I wish all the best for you in the future! :)