Sunnydale After Dark
Active Banner Artists
There are currently 14 active banner artists.

Please do not contact more than one banner artist for a single request. You may contact a 2nd artist if the first is unavailable or does not respond to your request. Always give your banner artist credit in your story or chapter notes.

If you make a request, please provide the following information: Do you want a banner? Are you looking for something artsy and quirky? Well do I have you covered! Hi, I'm Liv, I'm a young artist looking to make some banners for the community. If you want a banner, I'll need:
  • Title and Penname
  • Whether or not it's for an event
  • What preferences and ideas you have for the banner
  • Color scheme
  • And when you need it by (please give me at least a few days in advance, I can knock something out quick but I don't want to be rushing for a last minute thing)
Please keep in mind not every banner artist is meant for every project. If we end up working together and it doesn't work out, that's okay. If I'm not able to come up with something, I'm not going to push it and I will let you know as soon as possible whether or not I'll need to back out. With that being said, hope you enjoy the examples I've listed!

Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: Title, pen name, tone/genre/FEEL of the story and any particular characters or imagery you'd like in the banner. 
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: I don't manip (And trust me, you don't want me to). I like to use real photography. Send me story idea, color, name, and any ideas 
Examples of my work:



Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: -Title of the story
-characters you'd like to include in the banner
-the overall feel of the story
-favorite colors
-any "must haves" and "must not haves"
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: Send me as little or as much information as you want. More is better, bare minimum is title and author. 
Other things you could tell me:
  • If it's for an event
  • If it's a SAD exclusive
  • What characters you want on it
  • Tone/genre/vibe
  • Color scheme
  • Font styles
Things to keep in mind:
  • Most of my work is pretty simple, I can only do very basic manips and I usually keep things pretty simple, as I'm still learning
  • I love rich colors and nature imagery. 
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: More banner examples here and here. Any information that can inspire me and create something to honor your work is helpful.
  • Are there any specific images/characters you'd like to include (name season/episode)?
  • Characters' moods or expressions?
  • Overall banner mood or emotional tone?
  • Any particular colors for text or a particular overall tint?
  • Preferred font/font style for story title/author's name?
  • Is this for a challenge, an event, or a SAD exclusive story?
  • Any other thoughts or ideas?
I typically make variations for every banner I make so that the author gets some choices for different looks. Some variations are subtle, other variations are different image choices for a character. My biggest cheerleader, Chelle, encouraged me to also link my album of banner variations for her story, The Hunger. These are of the subtle variety and are based on the layer blend mode I chose for each one, so if that is your thing, check them out here.
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: I love having a visual to go with the story and would love to make that for you! If you're interested in my work, please send me a PM with what you're looking for and we can go from there.
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: I'm a longtime lurker (standing about-er, it's a whole different vibe) and have finally decided to get involved with the wonderful Buffy/Spuffy fandom. So if you'd like me to make a banner for your fic please message me with the following info: 
  • Fic title, pen name, tagline, and any other text you would like to include
  • Fic summary or a link to the fic
You can also tell me: 
  • Theme/mood/color(s) or anything you find inspirational 
  • Characters you want to include 
  • Seasons or episodes you want me to pull from 
  • Your vision or if you have specific requests
You can be as vague or as detailed as you want. I am also more than happy to bounce ideas back and forth and make this as collaborative as you want.
Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information:
  • Title
  • Author
  • Summary (or link to the fic)
  • Any specific images or characters to be included
  • Emotions! The thing I find myself asking the most about is what the characters are feeling/expressing and how we want them to show that on the banner. (Get ready for me to ask you questions and probably send you some options. 👍)
  • Any color theme or font style preferences
It’s been a long time since I was doing graphics on a regular basis and the apps and entire landscape have changed, but I’m working it out and would love to make banners for others! Update: I now have a copy of Photoshop again for the moment which I think makes a big difference in the quality of my work, so yay!
You can message me here, but Discord is preferred. ❤️
Fics I've made banners for (in Photoshop, unless otherwise stated):
Also available, mini-banners for mini-fics!

Examples of my work:
If you make a request, please provide the following information: Hi! If you would like to work together, please let me know:
  • What's the mood you want to convey? Is it romantic, angsty, action, PWOP? 
  • What's the fic about?
  • Title of the fic (if you have preference for fonts, let me know those, too!)
  • Photos (if you have specific ones in mind or if you want me to try something original for you)
  • Coloring (helps the mood!)
Send me a message here or through Discord and we can chat about it :)


 
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Examples of my work: