20 multifandom icons for monthlyinspo

[neonspider]

Fandoms:
Atonement (2007), Becoming Jane (2007), Chicago PD, Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray (2009), Emma, The Fall (2006), Harry Potter, Jane Eyre (2011), Justified, Leverage, Moulin Rouge! (2001), Mulan (1998), Once Upon a Time, Outlander, Parks and Recreation, Roswell, Spice and Wolf, Supernatural, Teen Wolf [1 each]

Here's my set for the 7th round of monthlyinspo, the theme was Back to School. Out of the subthemes, I chose to focus on 'History' because it's so different from my usual style and because I've actually been really into some period films and shows lately! (If you have a favorite period film, I'd love to hear recs. I'm not interested in wars, royalty, political history, very dark or brutal periods, or ~big stuff like that... but slice of life / drama / romance period films that focus more on individual characters, those are my jam rn). I haven't seen enough of those yet to make a full set out of them so the rest is just random fandoms :D But to make this a bit more challenging, I also wanted to use the other themes mixed with the History theme. I left one theme out ('Art - out of the box, painted, stock') because it was pretty much what my last set was about, but I used the rest of the themes and tried to do that in a way that still kept the set cohesive, so I only used some parts of the subthemes.

Hope you'll like the set, this is an extra multifandom post so hover for fandom!

HISTORY
muted colours, period clothing
[01-05]

HISTORY + SCIENCE
geometric, numbers, complex, bold colouring
[06-10]

HISTORY + GYM
outside, in motion, vibrant colours
[11-15]

HISTORY + ENGLISH
text work
[16-20]

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts :)
I have a job interview tomorrow, I'm super nervous and my focus is on that right now so I might not be able to reply to comments immediately, but I'll be back asap!

Comments

[apologizeg]

*_*

The compositions are as always on point, especially the ones containing blocking! My faves are 3, 7, 14 and 16 ♥

[neonspider]

Wow I'm starting to think you're a pro at speed typing or something :D Thank you very much! ♥ I love blocking and I wanted to try some blocky compositions this time, I'm super glad you liked that element :)

[apologizeg]

I think I'm just coincidentally online at the same time as you often. :P

[neonspider]

Yeah, compatible timezones - one of the perks of being from neighboring countries I guess! :D

[rosy-nic.livejournal.com]

Great set :)

[neonspider]

Thank you! :)

[tinny]

Ooooh, wow, yes, these are unusual for you! But you can do every style well!

I never even thought of using blocking as the geometric element on science, duh. It looks amazing. I really like 5,6,7, and 11. 11 especially has that overpowering black frame, which I wouldn't have dared use but that works really well.

I love the motion in 12! A very emotional icon.

The last row is awesome, too. I especially like 17 (yay Raylan!), the complex composition in 18 is just wow.

Great, great set!

[neonspider]

Thank you very much for the lovely comment!
LOL I thought blocking was like the most obvious choice for geometric element, but I'm glad you like the choice :)
I'm still on the fence about the frame on 11, it's funny that you picked up on that! It was a struggle to find a balance between too dark to be overpowering ands too light to look like it no longer 'supports' the character visually. Idk, it could still use some work, so not my favorite icon here but I'm glad and surprised you liked it! :)
Thank you for all the kind words!

[sandy79.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous set! Love the muted coloring you have throughout the set, and the blocking is stunning! *is in awe* Favorites: 1, 4, 10 and 17! You don't see a lot of Justified or Leverage icons around (or at least I do), so special thanks for them!

PS: Keep my fingers crossed - you'll get that job, I'm sure!

[neonspider]

Thank you so much both for the lovely compliments on the icons and for wishing me luck :)
Yeah I wanted to put some slightly less iconed shows here, I'm glad it was appreciated :>

[blighted-star.livejournal.com]

YAY Moulin Rouge. And I like how the Lupin icon came out.

[neonspider]

Thanks so much!! :)

[sietepecados]

Your compositions slay! WOW! Such an amazing set! I love the blocking on H+S icons, also the coloring on 3, 12, 14, 15 and 16 is amazing :)

[neonspider]

Aww thank you so much for the lovely comment! ♥ So glad you liked them and found so many favorites!

[xafirah.livejournal.com]

How was your job interview? :) Was it connected with graphics design or making icons is just a hobby? (sorry for personal question, I'm always curious if icon makes are "professionals")

I admire your icons as always - my favourites are 5, 12 and 14 - the use of muted/cool green looks awesome. Also the use of light on all icos is great. From complex icons my favourite is 18.

[neonspider]

Oh no problem, I don't mind talking about it at all! the interview didn't have anything to do with graphics, I'm a programmer/software designer :D I'd looooove to make a living with graphics but I never even considered it, it just seems so unrealistic, I wouldn't know where to even start with that. But anyway I don't think the interview went well at all, I doubt I'll get the job, I have the problem that I get so nervous in those situations that my brain kinda stops working properly so I suddenly can't answer things I normally would have an answer for :/ but there were some things that went well so who knows, maybe they'll give me a chance...

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you liked the set! :)

[xafirah.livejournal.com]

Programming is a solid profession!
Programmers are always in demand so I'm positive you'll find a great career opportunity soon even if your job interview didn't go so well. Good luck! :)

[neonspider]

Thanks, I really hope so too! :)

[afastmachine.livejournal.com]

These are so pretty! It's nice to see a departure from your usual style; honestly I never would have guessed any of these were from you. The coloring on 4 just jumps out at me for some reason and I adore it. 7 is beautiful in its simplicity/complexity mix. I just really like the departure from your usual style!

[neonspider]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the style! I always try to make each set a bit different even if it means doing something I know I'm not that good at. I'm happy to hear it worked for you :)

[neatmonster.livejournal.com]

I don't understand how do you icon?? sorcery! Seriously, these are stunning, I love the muted coloring and vintage look of the whole set. Flawless work as usual, saving lots!

[neonspider]

Aw, thanks so much for the lovely compliments! ♥ I'm glad you even found something to save :)

[lady_turner]

I love how every icon you make seems to tell a story! You're so talented in mixing all the elements and the results are just wow!
Love 3, 5, 12, 13, 16 and 17!

As for period dramas recs, maybe I can help you! I'm so fond of them and all of those pretty dresses, but I really don't know what you've already watched, so sorry if there are movies you already know! Sometimes I discover them by searching for actors/actresses that I've already seen in period pieces; some of them can be, for example, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Alicia Vikander, Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom, Richard Armitage, Romola Garai and so on! Just start with them and lurk their films for very good pieces! Other favourite movies, that aren't with them, are basically all the Jane Austen's and Bronte's novels adaptations (classical books adaptations are generally gorgeous period dramas), Crimson Peak, In the Heart of the Sea, Masters and Commanders, Florence Foster Jenkins, Miss Potter, Bright Star, To Walk Invisible, the Shakespearean ones are also usually good, Belle, Sleepy Hollow, Stardust, Ever After... Really there are too many! Hope these suggestions are useful! ♥

[neonspider]

Thank you so much for the lovely words and all the recs!! Wow that's a lot of recs, I never thought of searching for specific actors/actresses, that's a great idea. I've only seen a couple of the ones you mentioned, I'll keep the rest in mind, thank you so much! ♥

[lady_turner]

I'm glad I was able to help! ♥

[scarred-loretta.livejournal.com]

Oh my gaaaawd, this set is STUNNING. Your compositions here are amazing. I actually find muted colouring really difficult, but you are so perfect at it. ♥ Your use of textures is as inspiring as ever, as is your use of text. I wish I could use every single one of them but I'm not familiar with most of them! But anyway, my faves are 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18! :D

[neonspider]

LOL that's a lot of favorites!! :D I'm super happy you liked this set, it's always a risk to go outside of the styles that I'm most comfortable with and muted coloring is definitely outside of my comfort zone, so I'm extra happy to hear you think it works. Thank you so much for the lovely comment! ♥

[scarred-loretta.livejournal.com]

It really, really works! I would love if you'd do a muted colouring tut one day!

[neonspider]

Whoa, I'm not sure I have the expertise to do a tut on that - I mean I mostly use vibrant colors and I can think of many makers who do muted coloring so much better than me, buuut at the same time I'd love to a new tutorial since my old ones probably have either already stopped working or will soon (thanks Photobucket -.-) so... why not :) I'll think about it!

[thyla87.livejournal.com]

wow!! Your muted colors are fantastic! ♥ This is set is so balance , wonderful, so well done, beautiful etc.. ♥♥I just loovee everything here! Lighting and contrast are stunning!!

Maybe my fave;

I love how mystery 1 is! It´s dramatic and powerful ♥ 3 has so pretty colors and texture work! I love the composition, too =) Really love the levels work of 6 and grunge style! Text is ♥♥ 8 & 9 has super amazing colors and the composition ♥ just wow! I love the levels work!! 11 has amazing idea! I love what you have done with that and colors ♥ And 12 has stunning lighting and muted tone! :) 16 has perfect blending!! I love the fact that Susan is colors and bg is b&W :D Perfect! Stunning ♥ And omg; 18 has so stunning and amazing blending!! So wonderful and the contrast is perfect. LOVE IT!!!

STUNNING SET!! ♥♥

[neonspider]

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback, I'm very happy you liked these so much! :)