I've had this scan in my computer for ages and it was just too pretty not to work on, besides the Shion no Ou gallery needed some love. But who knew the pretty girl was actually a guy? o.O I didn't see that one coming, AT ALL! but it's the world of anime after all.......... Anyway.............
When you study science and are the reign of "either is or isn't" and everything is as objective as it can get, every now and then it feels great to just go loco with patterns and colors and do whatever I feel like. Needless to say, I had fun with this one But mainly I blame the word “express” itself, cos ever since I was like 5, whenever someone says it (no matter what language) something inside me is triggered and I start singing and dancing.. Express Yourself~~ At some point I wasn't quite sure what I was doing and was just randomly placing things.. luckily after a while I started getting a clearer idea of what I wanted
Song: Charles Wright - Express Yourself (seriously.. I dare you to listen to this and not dance) Scan: Shion no Ou vol.7 cover
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2 years, 11 months ago
Hopefully the first to comment and +fav I love this wall's simplicity although it looks kinda light for me
2 years, 11 months ago
Love the colors, textures/patterns and the subtle text you incorporated into this. She looks very determined to express herself, lol.
It's a nice, simple and summer-like wall. Great job! :)
2 years, 11 months ago
I've watched that series though i have forgotten most of it! XD about the wall, it has nicely picked colors, every color within looks good together. the character is nicely done, her hair is nice and her/his pose. XD the typography you did is not the best but is effective! good job and keep up the goodwork! >:D
2 years, 11 months ago
Oooh really pretty. 8D Love the colors and design; beautiful work.
+Fav
2 years, 11 months ago
Really simple and nice, love the colors and patterns! +
2 years, 11 months ago
Love love love the effective simplicity of the composition and the colours, so well put together.
Very nice work here.
2 years, 11 months ago
I really love this one! The colors are great and the effects just fit the wall! I like the theme you used, the color theme and the theme in general, I think the title fits the pic! ^^ Great vector as well :D I think your version does look better as the original scan since I think that character does look better without glasses :D
+fav!
2 years, 11 months ago
So a beautiful wall! <3
I liked so much of his (or her? xD) expression, and the vector is really good. Liked of the colors used on the bg, too, and the pattern do a touch very cool, to finish this great wall. Loved! ^^
+fav!
o/ ~
2 years, 11 months ago
I love it! It feels really relaxing to look at it XD How the hair flows and how the girls blends in the wallpaper (great vector btw :D) and the colors are so nice! I suck at explaining XD But overall I like it really much, it's cute! :)
2 years, 11 months ago
Soft colors, very nice vector and fill patterns. Thanks for sharing.
2 years, 11 months ago
As always, love the simplicity and the color palette you chose. Beautiful < 3
2 years, 11 months ago
Showing love here too :3
2 years, 11 months ago
I love everything about it! It's soft, refreshing, and simple! I especially like the smooth texture. :D
2 years, 11 months ago
This is really lovely. The colors are FTW. Love the textures also. <3
2 years, 11 months ago
Stunning wallpaper. Loved this from the moment i saw the thumbnail. Great use of soft colors and brilliant typography.+
2 years, 11 months ago
Oookay this one is so sweet. Would be too much to ask for a textless version? :D~
Great job!
2 years, 11 months ago
This anime has not enough love, hope your wallpaper changes this fact a bit. Simple, yet effective. The color style is pretty unique. +Fav
2 years, 11 months ago
Totally love it,the use of textures is great,so are the colors...also,love the text^^ + fave
2 years, 11 months ago
haha. great style and colors. loved your little comment -- watched enough of the anime to get your reference. fav.
2 years, 11 months ago
That's a kind of work we used to have on AP 3-4 years ago, and it is awesome ! Props!
2 years, 11 months ago
Inerested in where/what this is from now o.o
2 years, 11 months ago
Great job with that scan (9+_+) .. I have that one in my scan wishlist too, so I'm familiar with it. I love the way that you transform it ti minimalism and that you got rid off the glasses.
2 years, 11 months ago
Love the colours and the patterns! It really works with the flatness. I'd like to see more walls in this style. :)
2 years, 11 months ago
great wallpaper, love the colors
2 years, 11 months ago
I like the colors and the texture of the wall. :D maybe it was better if she was smiling XD but i really like what you did to this wall. +FAv
2 years, 11 months ago
So lovely !! Like colors that you used.I love your design Nice wallpaper ~ +fav
2 years, 11 months ago
For starters... OMG BROWN! That color is unappreciated. I love the shading you did, the text and dots too.
2 years, 11 months ago
Really simple and really pretty.
Very good job on it! The colors are a perfect fit and the textures are really good as well. :)
2 years, 11 months ago
even though its a nice simple design, you've used great colours, textures and typography to make it stand out. Great work! +
2 years, 11 months ago
Patterns!! My favorite part of this wallpaper is the color scheme, you really can pull out brown! I think it's such a hard color ): The typoghraphy is nice too, it really complements the wall.
I'm really curious about a non-textured version of this, it would look nice maybe? :3
2 years, 11 months ago
WOW! This is hot stuff! 5 stars!
2 years, 11 months ago
I lub the design! Except the way the "All you got to do now" is curved because it doesn't match the flow of the rest of the wallpaper. Nice colors~
fav!
2 years, 11 months ago
I like this style.Contrast to the original scan,I like this wall more.Without the glasses ,the girl is more beautiful, and the wall's color is more wonderful too. Thanks giving a nice wallpaper.
2 years, 11 months ago
I like the warm, summer colors. It is a nice break from some of the harsher white and red walls i've been seeing.
2 years, 11 months ago
Didn't want to comment on this one, but I just saw the original scan. You made some fantastic changes to it and made it into a very nice wallpaper. It's not that special, but since it's been on the frontpage of AP it manages to put a smile on my face every time I see it. So thanks for that, and I guess the least I can do back is to +fav it.
2 years, 11 months ago
It's really a good job.I like its color very much. You expressed your inside thoughts when you did it.
2 years, 11 months ago
Woah, really pretty! Wow, I thought the person was a girl! LOL.
2 years, 11 months ago
Love what you did here Great use of patterns
2 years, 11 months ago
Nice wallpaper you made. Thanks for sharing
2 years, 11 months ago
Nice job! Thanks for sharing
2 years, 11 months ago
This is very nice wall
2 years, 11 months ago
nicee colors nice design love it super and keep it up!
2 years, 11 months ago
Totally caught my attention! Expression, color, and everything!
2 years, 10 months ago
good work
2 years, 10 months ago
good work
2 years, 10 months ago
It's a trap? IT'S A TRAP?! NOOO! ..but he's so feminine looking..and that outfit is too. I'm really looking forward to this trap thing getting set on the back burner.
First off, I completely agree about how you feel in terms of expressing yourself. Individuality is so very important in this life and what better way to present that individuality than through expression. Charles Wright's song couldn't be a more perfect example of this (and free hugs are always ftw) and this wallpaper, for myself, is the embodiment of that phrase. In terms of the scan itself, I love how you reworked it so that he doesn't have the glasses (and looks a little bit less feminine) as well as re-worked his girly outfit and hair.
Now this is where I really fall head-over-heels for this wallpaper. I absolutely love the choice of colors you used and the creativity expressed within it. From the delicious rainbow of colors on the bottom right, to the random dots of color scattered throughout the wallpaper, to the text littered through the wallpaper. This wallpaper is really "Express Yourself" in a visual form. I really cannot express how the colors alone to this wallpaper completely brighten my day, no matter how miserable it may be. The text takes a bit of getting use to, but I absolutely love the little pieces of text scattered throughout the wallpaper. I really cannot express how much I love this background. I really, truly cannot.
Expressing yourself couldn't be a more important part of life, or at least I feel so. Establishing an identity and individuality is very important to some people and I feel this wallpaper truly captures that meaning to the fullest. It's completely unique and in it's own category. You may not be able to stop yourself from dancing whenever you hear "Express Yourself", but I can't stop smiling whenever I look at this wallpaper. By the way, that description is the best one I have ever read for a wallpaper.
2 years, 5 months ago
wow... all I can say is I wish I was as pretty as this guy ^_^ love the colors and the textures! very well done!
2 years, 5 months ago
yeah i was surprised she was a guy too XD
2 years, 5 months ago
wow!!!! i totally LOVE this <3333 the colours are really lively and i love the words too :DDD
2 years, 3 months ago
Nice colors and nice use of textures. Simple and amazing.
+fav
1 year, 6 months ago
Lovely vintage feel. Very Nice. Thanks for posting.
1 year, 2 months ago
very cute one
5 months, 2 weeks ago
love the hair. very creative~