Hi, I'm Cyan! This journal is a place for me to share about icon-related stuff, stuff I'm up to, and events.

Current favorite icons:



You can also spot me:

• posting graphics at classic_shades


• hosting parties at calendarsquares


• almost never on tumblr

5 fun facts about Cyan:

1. I use GIMP to make my icons. I guess this impresses some people. If I can ever afford Photoshop, I'll let you know.

2. I've been iconning since late '08. Here are some icons from '09 that I'm not completely ashamed of.
3. Unpopular opinion. I like pretty anime girls over pretty anime boys.

4. My first anime series was Fruits Basket. I shipped Yuki/Tohru and wanted Haru all to myself.

5. I'm not this cool in real life.


Random recommendations: anime, Hidamari Sketch // manga, Crescent Moon by Haruko Iida // soundtrack, OST from Ouran High School Host Club // song, Honeybee by Steam Powered Giraffe // font, Two Cents // non-animated movie, Secret of Moonacre // website, ayoungscores.com, your new favorite male character, Nozaki Umetaro // your new favorite female character, Kitashirakawa Tamako // your new favorite OTP, Miniwa Tsumiki & Otonashi Io // go crazy.



Drop a comment if you're feeling friendly, need another recommendation, or have a request!

It's getting cold outside, and all I want to do is get cozy and rewatch some of my favorite anime. Here are a few shows that I'm especially ready to dive back into.


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What shows are you itching to rewatch?

I feel like I've gotten really behind here on LJ, so here are some updates on the important things.

Recently Watched & LOVE: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir // A Series of Unfortunate Events // The Good Place // Hilda // Let's Eat (K-Drama) // Selfie.

Also Discovered: Twenty-One Pilots (music) // Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox by FORTHRIGHT (book) // Photoshop (software) // Rommantis (font).

5 super-cool textures I want to use:

I recently returned to LJ after a crazy-long hiatus and learned (belatedly) that my favorite fanfiction writer, forthrightly, has an original book out! I can't believe I missed out on this...

Because I'm feeling nostalgic and excited, I'm opening up a special request post specifically for the Inuyasha fandom!





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Speed Requests!






[x] Requests must be for the Inuyasha fandom only!
[x] You may request up to two (2) images for me to icon, or request a favorite character/pairing.
[x] Manga panels are okay!
[x] HQ images if possible, please
[x] No fan art.
[x] Reserving is fine, but please come back within 12 hours or less or I'll give your slot to the next person in line
[x] Icons will be made as quickly as possible. All requests will be shareable


Please use this form when requesting~
<b>Image:</b> <a href="URL">here</a><br /><b>Series/Character:</b> <br /><b>Preferences:</b><br />

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After a lot of thought, I've decided that my life and schedule are too erratic to continue moderating calendarsquares. I'm really sad to give this up, since calendarsquares has been one of my favorite creative outlets over the years. To celebrate the community and its many creative members, I've decided to throw one last Rumble for everyone who's participated over the years. If you'd like to take part and help me close out the community with a bang, please consider signing up for this farewell extravaganza!

For the Winter Solstice challenge @ theseasonwheel
2 Cardcaptor Sakura
1 Frozen
2 Kobato
2 Natsume Yuujinchou
2 Rise of the Guardians
1 Magic Knight Rayearth
1 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir
1 Mulan
1 Ranma 1/2
1 Tiger & Bunny
3 Tsubasa Resevoir Chronicles
2 Yuri!! On Ice
1 XxxHolic


here @ classic_shades