have you ever had shower thoughts ?

I do. And not the usual kind. My shower thoughts revolve around graphic design.

I guess you are used to this now ! My indecisive person always remaking her graphic books... and in case it is our first encounter (or not!) welcome to Shower Thoughts ! a graphic book where I will store all my creativity bursts and, who knows, some surprises ! My name is Plouf and I'll be your host for the entire time of your reading. 

If you do not know me, I prepared a little about me (I love to make those) that might peak your interest!

🫧 • My name is plouf (\pluf\) and I go by she/her pronouns. As you could maybe tell by my nickname, I am french ! I speak fluently french and english, as well as some spanish (and I am trying to learn german haha), so don't be afraid to speak in those languages if you feel more comfortable with them ! 

🫧 • I've been designing for around 5 years. I've always been a computer designer, starting with Canva, then Picsart and evolving into a l̶e̶g̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶o̶b̶t̶a̶i̶n̶e̶d̶  version of Photoshop ! My current set up is Photoshop CC 2020 (+ Camera Raw). I mainly specialise in manipulation, but I've recently tried to explore some other styles such as vector, illustration, blends, typography... and while I'm not the best at it, I believe there always is some room to improve ! 

🫧 • Aside of designing, I am an extremely tired med student, addicted to coffee and having the body of an old person, entering her second year of college. My goal so far is to become a forensic scientist (fancy, isn't it ?). 

🫧 • I have many hobbies, such as music, I love to collect records. I am also a big video game lover ! I read sometimes, all types of books. I've also recently been very interested in fashion and make-up overall and tried to take care of my appearance more and more ! I also have a karate black belt (so beware art thieves !!), but I'd also love to start swimming.

I guess that says enough about me ! Do feel free to ask any questions you might have, I will gladly answer them !

While I want this book to be a fun place, I'd also like to bring your attention over a few serious things. Nothing too much, but it is always better to make that clear ! 

➘ PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING, SAVING, REPOSTING, ALTERNING, PRINTING, SELLING MY WORK WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. 

➘ I AM PERFECTLY FINE WITH TAKING INSPIRATION FROM MY WORK BUT DO REACH OUT TO ME FIRST BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. DO NOT FORGET TO GIVE PROPER CREDIT AS WELL. 
(I'd love to see what you might do, don't hesitate to show me !)

➘ THE RESOURCES I USE DO NOT BELONG TO ME, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. CREDITS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE RESPECTFUL OWNERS.

Please, pretty please, respect those few things !

As this book is about graphics, I'd like to thank and credit a few of my inspirations : whether for their help, being friends with I, or just looking at their gorgeous creations and motivating me to design even more each day... this part is for you guys ! 

🧽.• eggyeuls for being the best mother duck I could ever imagine to have. Thank you for being one of my biggest inspiration ever, for your kindness, for the so many times you helped me with graphics, our little conversations... I am very glad our ways crossed ! Also thank you for helping me design this book, it would have been much more boring without you !

🧽.• VANiVOO sincerely, have I already told you that I love you ? Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me, a very dear friend, as well as one of the kindest and coolest person I've ever met here ! Thank you also for the helping me design parts of this book too, it truly saved me !

🧽.• Mr_Tara_Nath, we get it grandpa, you are talented ! More seriously, thank you for being an amazing artist, helping me with art, and also being one of my biggest inspiration in terms of horror oriented designs.

🧽.• plutointhestars for being the most amazing artist ever ! I always look up to your designs and cannot wait to see what you have to show us next. Thank you for also being the kindest bean the earth has ever welcomed ? Genuinely !

Please don't hesitate to go check their work and support them !

Thank you for taking interest in SHOWER THOUGHTS ! 

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