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Sharon Carter > Graphic Contest

Contest 2 - Beautiful but Deadly

Hosted by: dunleejane

Due: December 12, 2019 | Delivered: December 12, 2019

Type of Graphic: Cover

No. of Entries: 1

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🥈 2nd place

𝙲 𝙾 𝙼 𝙼 𝙴 𝙽 𝚃 𝚂
I must admit this cover took me ages to make, but the outcome is okay-ish. I'm not entirely fond of it, but I do realise this is not my kinda style. Nevertheless, it was definitely fun experimenting with this one. I know I could probably tweak a few things, but I've had enough editing it and will just accept it for how it looks right now. I might redo it sometime in the future, but for now I'm content enough to show you all. Btw I didn't have time to create a resources gif, but if anyone's interested in what I used to create this just dm me!

For the design, I had to go with red because it only made sense as the cover features none other than Wanda and Iron Man. This was a weird coupling ngl, but I think they look quite decent together here. I must admit there is a lot of red going on in the cover, but then again, it made sense to me at the time when I was increasing the saturation to the max. But hey, at least it isn't blue lol. I also focused a lot on the lighting in this piece, and I honestly feel like I kilt'it ("killed it" for all you noobs out there). The text was probably the biggest let-down, because it just wouldn't cooperate. I was going for a shiny metal finish, but ended up with this shiz. I reused the same font style from The Maze Runner x Hunger Games cover I made for Demi's contest a while ago. So yeah, nothing special. If y'all have any good metal font styles, send em my way!

You know, one thing I realised upon completing the cover was the importance of Camera Raw Filter. Once I used it for this cover, my design went from 0 to 100 real quick. My suggestion for all those who use Photoshop CC to make fantasy covers is to use CRF after you've merged all the layers together. This honestly elevates your design and makes all the colours and highlights pop. A nice, juicy finishing touch.

Also, just a finishing note: RIP Tony, we love you 3000!