THE PIMP POST MARK 2.
lollerskatez. Apparently LJ found the other pimp post too large so it wouldn't let me make it any bigger. Silly LJ *kicks it*
So here's part 2. I've disabled comments because I've reached the limit again and it took me forever to do this. There are loads of other great icon makers out there that I couldn't fit in here. I suggest
iconpraise ^_^ Thanks for all your help!
PLEASE PIMP THIS SO PEOPLE CAN GET THE EXPOSURE AND PRAISE THEY DESERVE :)
Please note that I didn't put up everyone recommendededed. I also used different icons if I felt that the ones picked didn't do the iconist's range of skills justice :).
daynawashere @
gosh_darn_iconsThis girl makes some of the most amazing LOST icons ever. Mostly simple, they'll blow your socks off.
eniroc @
hiide_therumUnderappreciated maker of awesomeness. The only person I've seen make Brown Bear Funk look good on an icon ^_^
gallivespianMakes some of the best HP icons around. Captures the mood and movement of a scene perfectly. Phenomenal colouring, I mean look at that first Ron icon! :D
mokillosa @
acrobaticaIncredible creativity. GUH.
ofthe_skyIcons so bright and clear it hurts :D Just wish she posted more often...
pa_0205Grungy, creative goodness. Lots of fandoms. Word.
princesslucky @
acrobaticaThe folks at acrobatica make some of the best icons on LJ, no doubt. Here's another gal from the crew over there. Spiggin' awesome.
taigrin @
impulstanzTwo awesome icon makers over there, but could only fit in the one :( Go check it out for creativity unbound.
trutdelamode @
pinklabelDistinctive, unique, fantastic colouring. GUH.
twilightbadgirl @
bystarlight_So creative it makes me want to quit making icons. Legendary stuff.
wizkid_99 @
royalty__iconsSimple yet awesome. Lots of fandoms, HP being the main one.
rozilla @
rozookieFound through
iconpraise, this girl's stuff rocks. She deserves more exposure! Awesome awesome awesome.
turnyourankle @
loveankleAmazing stuff. Unfortunately I don't share any of the fandoms, but I like to ogle the pretty.
belleve @
saintsforsaleShe got the style. (rec. by
ainodeluca)
sheld0n @
sheld0n/
cheekygeekyShe has absolutely the most gorgeous vivid colors ever <33 (rec. by
ainodeluca)
everything_inme @
hellisbreakingAlways colorful and original. Great blendings. (rec. by
ginger_noodle)
beaked @
beatnikedSimple but at the same time very original. Great cropping and use of light. (rec. by
ginger_noodle)
thatlldopig @
the_crapshackGreat collages and cropping. Very impressive use of coloring and brushes/textures but never too much. (rec. by
ginger_noodle)
falanyel_86 @
stormfronticonsI lover her icons cause I found them original and different from the stuff that comes out lately.
Also, she is hilarious and daring. :) (rec. by
nicolejacks)
hotforjames @
watered_faithStunning originality and beautiful composition. This girl has coloring and cropping that will make you cry. (rec. by
boxed)
seewhoiam @
oblivion_icThis girl's got moxy. She's daring and blindingly creative, and her blending skills rival.. professional blenders (assuming there are kitchen appliances fond of Photoshop).
(rec. by
boxed)
kisunchaI think she's my favourite stock icon maker. Her use of colours and textures is incredible, her icons almost glow. (rec. by
spiralled/
mollyism)
eternalphoenix_How beautiful are these?! The cropping, colouring, and basically everything else is perfect. (rec. by
spiralled/
mollyism)
fightstarr @
birdcutPretty simple icons with gorgeous coloring and cropping, doing both the seriously close up and meltingly far away icons really well. (rec. by
thekeyskeeper)
airlei @
grarpiratesA variations fan like myself! Lots of pretty motif-ish-thingies and well-used scratchy textures. (rec. by
thekeyskeeper)
luosxtercesBlurb coming ;) (rec. by
mollyism)
myrasis @
weapon_iconsBlurb coming ;) (rec. by
redex)
ciderpressGorgeous colouring, and great (often hilarious) use of text. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
emily_reich @
icon_reichHer icons are deceptively simple - she uses both muted and vibrant tones to great effect, and her cropping is stunning.
She makes good use of movement, and often captures moments you just wouldn't expect. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
prettyquotable @
towelrack_iconsAbsolutely gorgeous little works of art - she uses space and colour so well. Picking just five was *hard*. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
mouthfullofdust @
thirdhexI like her hugely varied use of text and text-type textures. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
scout27 @
bystarlight_Sadly, she doesn't seem to have posted in a while, but her icons are very pretty, often complex without being cluttered. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
sprungl in
nomoresoundHer style is very distinctive, quite grungy, and always interesting. Amazing use of colour too. (rec. by
oxoniensis)
likeadrenalineVery talented icon maker. The most I love her color world! (rec. by
ainodeluca)
iconomiconHe doesn't post that often, but when he does it's always a huge post full of win like this. (rec. by
spiralled)
dirtyiconsPicking just five is a curse. This girl easily owns about half my 45MB Icon file. (rec. by
redex)
pookageBlurb to come. (rec. by
redex)
boxedShe does make icons of other fandoms, but her Doctor Who icons especially blow me away.
Her icons and other graphics are fresh and original and make me jealous! (rec. by
katrina87)
lit_glitter @
fizz_i_consCreative and vibrant. I love the bold choices she is capable of making, like the textures and brushes in
some of these...and also the clean, clear look of icons like the first in this set. (rec. by
mangofandango)
inside @
outside_iconsColorful, creative, and unusual. These icons are busy, but so well-composed that that is completely of the good.
They're so visually interesting! Much love. (rec. by
mangofandango)
hxcfairy @
fangirl_lovesBlurb coming. (rec. by
lutsplaygames)
spinning_leaves @
witty_comebackBlurb coming. (rec. by
lutsplaygames)
awakens @
warpedwaterPerfect cropping. She manages to get the exact tone of the scene into little 100x100 boxes every single time. (rec. by
boxed)
annesanameColoring that is out of this world. She blends images beautifully and everything she makes is pleasing to the eye. (rec. by
boxed)
colorsdontgoBeautifully colored with a style that will make you weep. (rec. by
boxed)
letsey_xThere are no words that can honestly justify her work. Every single one of her icons shares a distinct style and creativity that I've never seen elsewhere. (rec. by
boxed)
estragoraBest Stargate Atlantis icons known to man. Her coloring is always fun & bright and her use of texture is always original. (rec. by
boxed)
ethiaThe most amazing Doctor Who icons I've ever seen. She's only got the one post, but holy gods of icon-making, they're fantastic. (rec. by
boxed)
colorbox @
tubruteHer icons are rather simple, but still very stunning. (rec. by
retreat_repeat)
ellington_sneak @
maytripperShe has a very unique retro-ish style. Very colorful icons and the composition for every single icon is always perfect. (rec. by
dazed_jaded)
poetry_devotion @
amaras_art She knows what textures and colors to use. Very creative. (rec. by
dazed_jaded)
anno_superstar @
tamaduhBesides having gorgeous coloring, she's absolutely hilarious and isn't afraid to take risks.
Her posts are always exciting to look at. (rec. by
boxed)
katrina87 @
_creations_In a word? Inspiring. She's so darn creative with everything she does, and her use of texture is phenomenal.
(rec. by
boxed)
clearthe_area @
thebellaunionCropping Queen. Her colors are always so clear and perfect, but her black & white icons are just as stunning.
(rec. by
boxed)
featurefilm @
bananastandBeautiful coloring and a real amazing sense for composition and negative space.(rec. by
boxed)