Interviewing: ReeLyond

What is your name :

I prefer to be called Ree.

Examples of your work:

Why did you join wattpad?

Oh my it's kinda weird. So once upon a time I had a friend that always looking at her phone even in the class. I got curious and ask her what are she looking at, and she said she reading on wattpad. At first I'm wasn't really interested to install this app. But months later, I was bored and needed something to read (more dramione lol), sooo, here I downloaded the apps, and here I am now.

How long have you been making graphic for?

Err, around a year, I guess. Maybe more, maybe less. Because I had that moment when I completely taking hiatus from every kind of graphic-making.

How did you get into graphic designing?

Well, I like to draw before I started to try designing too. The first time I designed a graphic for wattpad is when I needed a cover for my story and I didn't know yet about cover request whatsoever so with my limited skills, I tried to make one with picsart. I lost my first design, but I have a screenshot of it xD

What type of graphic do you make and which do you prefer?

Ooh! I made almost all type of graphic (I'm always curious to try, yea so why not). But mainly, I make banners and blends, including gif banners. A few of minimalist cover when I'm in the mood to draw something for a cover, and sometimes I make a vector, character cards, low poly, icon, trailers, etc.

What is your favorite part of graphic making?

I love when the imagination in my brain turned into reality lol. The time when finally hours of sore eyes and tired back paid back by a very satisfying results lol.

How long does it usually take you to make a graphic?

Usually around 15-30 minutes for banner, and around a hour for covers. But it depends on my mood and inspiration tho.

What programs do you use for making your graphic?

I mainly use Photoshop CC 2014, and Sketchbook pro---in case I want to draw something like the pumps in 'Cinderrhea Syndrome' or the moon in 'Talking to the Moon'

Where do you get inspiration?

Inspiration. Hmmm I have a lot of them! From foreign I love stalking (lolololol) MayTijssen EvangelineV (on her DA acc of course) whayever zuko_42 imaakhan solidarity- nightgate seventhstar and a lot other (that I can't spell their name correctly). From my own country I love steefoy (she goddamn good at manips ;-; ), Nau2014 (her illustration covers are just asdfghjkl), AliceHaibara fairygraphic kimjchi stellardustr amilidyah A lot of them, eh?

Any tips for aspiring graphic designers?

Don't give up. Even when you think your work is not good enough. I think if you want people to love your works, you must love it first. I can't imagine if I stop designing long time ago. Maybe I wouldn't even be here lol. Keep trying and practicing. If you dont know what to do, ask. If you want to know other people opinion of your work, ask. DO NOT copy other artworker style. Maybe they inspire you, but please dont make it exactly alike. Make it with your own twist, of course (this is why i dislike tutorial books that explain a very detailed step by step. It makes people covers looks the same *sigh*)

Thanks for letting us interview you, Ree! It was an honor. Continue making beautiful graphics. <3