"UGLY STAGE" is an understatement...🫠 Mixed Media Illustration Process ☔️✍️

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[@annblue2764]

it's refreshing to see such a successful and skilled artist be honest about their struggle. It makes me feel less crappy about my own issues with art

[@itzaestheticparadise4690]

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[@elinbirgis]

This video made my feel a bit anxious… people aren’t generally judgmental, at least not in my reality, so this video made me feel very bad, for something I shouldn’t feel bad about. Feeling bad for drawing “ugly” is not a valid shame in my world. It’s a toxic shame, that we beat by stopping making it real, it’s not about ignoring it it’s about telling it to just wait and to be kind, and loving. Tell that voice in your head it’s not helpful, and that the only helpful thing is to be kind and supportive, we are learning, learning and learning, and we are brave for doing this. But I guess for those stuck it might be helpful, so maybe every video is an addition to world library and if it didn’t feel good to me maybe it’s because I am not at the same wavelength or something I don’t know

[@idraw4god]

The fishes were an interesting touch to the painting and from what I saw was great things come out from disasters and this one is one of your best pieces because you were tenacious about your work. Thank you 🙏 for sharing ❤

[@TheArtofKAS]

FINALLY. SOMEONE ELSE SAYS IT. It's always with painting or Multimedia pieces too. 😭😭.

[@meatbeat7990]

the struggle you felt with the process of this illustration was intense but the final result is amazing! i love the markmaking and the depth and atmosphere created in the piece

[@paulwoodford1984]

Intense? lol. a little over dramatic for just a piece of art

[@jackieluna]

@@paulwoodford1984 some people actually take their art seriously. Bet you’re a lazy Ai bro.

[@LailaDarwish-vn4ic]

​@@paulwoodford1984i don't know if you're an artist or not, but I think if you are an artist you'd definitely understand 😭

[@geckonia]

Her expression made so much sense when you added the fish 🐟

[@ChrisHongArt]

ah you're right I hadn't even considered that! that's probably why i wanted a directional element going from side to side! :D

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

wiggling cat cameo at 3:06 was adorable

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

im in love with 12:09 because the bottom to top lighting is so delicious? especially with the colors you added on top to make it more colorful. the blue to greenish yellow gradient on the neck ruffles is delicious, as well as that pop of orange on the inside of the ruffles. im really loving how this is coming along!!

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

15:24 so moody and yet so colorful. i love it. i enjoy when things are a bit contradictory. you would expect a character with such an outfit and surrounding to be happier and more lively. ty for sharing ur art and the whole process!!

[@maudofmossforest]

Chris, as someone who has long admired lighting, subtleties and spontaneous moments in your work, it is heartening to hear you speak so honestly of the struggle. Of course, I’d prefer it didn’t have to be such a wrestle, but seeing folks we admire have to work at it, it means these skills are learnable! Thanks so much for sharing; I love your tender moody clowns 💚✨ Mel x

[@nicolenox7882]

After decades of beating myself up for “ruining” a piece and I finally realised it just IS my process. It is the process for what feels like most artists. My work has blossomed since I stopped fighting the fuglies, being open to new techniques and trusting the process and my skills. Your work is gorgeous.

[@kyo_qi]

To get rid of the texture that colour pencils have, you could try using ‘zest it’ (aka a sort of liquid) as that helps break down the pigment and make the texture go away entirely, hope this helps :)

[@ChrisHongArt]

Oo interesting I shall look into it, thanks!

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

@@ChrisHongArtI’ve never used Zest It, but odourless mineral spirits work great, too, and are easy to find in Canada. Just make sure you keep it away from your pets. You can even scrape some coloured pencil on sandpaper and use the ground up pencil core to paint with by dipping a brush in OMS and then in the pencil core.

[@CKArts.studio6]

I had to get zest it from a UK store- Im in the US and couldn't find it anywhere here.

[@martinelanglois3158]

I love this. How you, after struggling a bit, decide to go with it and use coloured pencils and markers. You were more free and your creativity was let loose. Love the fishies swimming around your character. 💙💜

[@JD-ib4cr]

Rolling with the art punches-it was such a great process to see 💜

[@tonichungillus]

As an illustrator I feel like the grief and struggle is part of the process and all the layers and layers of media and struggle really gives each piece a character and a depth. I think you’re doing it right I think there’s always room for struggle in a piece and maybe there SHOULD be struggle too

[@Envy_Level_Zero]

Its raining fish! Which is a cool Idea actually. Some of my favorite artworks started as failures, but this has been a cute piece all the way. I like seeing people handling this unavoidable part of art making.

[@havuc3364]

your channel helps me , I don't feel lonely about my art and depressed thoughts. thank you

[@narcisoanasui246]

I absolutely LOVE this piece- especially the color pencil's sketchy texture. It's pretty interesting to see the difference in perspective from artist to audience as I found the moments you hated the most (in the piece) the most beautiful.

[@ChantelleArts]

I’m not a fan of adding pencils over watercolour either, the flowy soft texture is too nice 🥺 I also appreciate you sticking with the original as much as possible whilst changing things, I usually abandon and go straight over with gouache haha 😂

[@PiiaMM]

Start with best intentions, create a problem, solve a problem. You're not the only one .

[@ShemoKam]

Adding the fish instead of raindrops was the better ideas, I wouldn't have thought of that 😮 Great work as always, I'm glad you persevered once again 👏

[@EliseArtology]

I don't see what you're seeing. At no point EVER does this painting look amazing!! This is in your top 10 for sure. 🤩

[@MissShembre]

Some pieces just have a mind of their own! It's the same way with writing a story. Sometimes the characters absolutely don't want to do what you're writing them to do.

[@Lexouchan]

I think its really important that artist post their struggles and "failed" art too. because we all have those, and it's important to have some representation of that. For pencils on top of watercolor I find that faber Castell Polychromos on hot press paper are the ones that leaves the smoothest results (holbein or Prismacolor premier leaves much more texture as they are softer). I also like to blend with a Q-tip for bigger areas. For the shine using a solvent is good at dosolving the binder in colored pencils (but I find it makes coloird a bit less opaque) You coud also directly use watercolor pencils Have you tried using diluted gouache on top of your watercolours when you want to lighten areas ? It would give a smoother results, still stay mat and give that little bit of opacity to "correct" or lighten areas with watercolor on them. I think it would work great for you workflow !

[@vanessarheadart9708]

you're back, nice to see you pop up on my feed again.

[@breewashere]

The texture is my favorite part about the pieces you make though. Along with the characters as well.

[@mariam2964]

But the thumbnails with the kitty were amazing!

[@irt1039]

i find it intriguing that you personally don't like the addition of so many pencil crayons in your work - what made me fall in love with your artwork was the use of the pencil crayons and their texture in your work and how well it works with water colours

[@fuchsfarben]

I work in mixed media, here's a tip to get rid of colored pencil texture: If your pencils are oil based (like f.e. polychromos) you can use Odorless Mineral Spirit (mine is an 8oz from Talens, goes such a long way!). 1) Soak a q-tip in it and then go over the sections with a light hand. Let the spirit soak into the paper and "dissolve/liquify" the colored pencil. You could also use a fine mister to apply ober larger areas but I only ever used it on small parts so I don't know how well that would work. 2) If the texture hasn't "melted out" enough, go over the sections with a soft brush and blend it out like you would eye shadow. I'd advice against using the q-tip for blending if you have rougher paper, since it can happen that you take off color from the raised areas. 3) Some safety tips for OMS: 🔶 Keep it away from pets. Air out the room before you let pets inside after use/ after the drawing is dry. 🔶 Only ever open the bottle to soak your q-tip in it, then close it again immediately. Just bc it doesn't have odor doesn't mean it can't cause headaches or damage to your nasal mucous membrane & your lungs, they're even more easily harmed bc you can't smell anything. 🔶 Work with an open window if you go over big areas, for small sections just open the window afterwards. 🔶 Dedicate a sythethic fiber brush for OMS use, continued use will slightly damage your brushes from my experince so don't use expensive equipment. I taped my brush to the bottle so I can't forget😂 Handled the right way OMS is such game changer! Used on smoother paper, the texture blends into the rest and even can create watercolor-like marks :) I absolutely love it.

[@cuppaint]

I think the fish direction works amazing with the lighting as well. I’m used to seeing this kind of greenish lighting from the bottom in pools at night. I feel like it ended up fitting even better than the raindrops.

[@fiwashere01]

Sometimes u gotta embrace uncertainty in the artistic process 😩 at least that's what my therapist tells me ❤ I really love how this piece turned out at the end, I feel like all the struggle with the piece and the media became part of it in a really, really good way. The texture is very unique and fits perfectly with its mood and theme ❤ and it's really admirable the way u persevered with this one!! It's really a fantastic, gorgeous piece ❤❤❤

[@ChrisHongArt]

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement!! 🥺🥲💕

[@plantagenant]

Ha! My working process is pretty much always like this! Welcome to the club!

[@ashleyevolving]

I'm so thankful you shared your process. I, too, have questioned and felt horrible about my creative process because everyone else's seemed so straight forward. But this proved that you don't have to have the perfect process to create beautiful art.

[@ladyamalthia7688]

I love how this turned out! Other people see different things in your art than you do. I feel ya tho. I am the queen of overthinking stuff. Just getting back to a place where it's ok to make a mess. Lol. Beautiful work.

[@jintonic01]

Love the illustration!! ❤ Good choice on the fishes. Her eyes are looking at them which moves the viewers eyes around. 👏

[@death__ray]

I like the version with the drops as much as the version with the fish! But maybe the fish version is more original, and I love how you just went with it. I also like how they followed a "pattern" for the background fish and the front fish, I feel like I would've done it in all directions and all sizes, ignoring the sense of depth!! Thank you so much for showing us this process! I'm sorry it was kind of a painful one but you putting it out here makes me feel not so bad that my process isn't linear either haha 😭 I don't know how some artists can do that. I definitely can't! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@chelseacreatesart]

I really appreciate you talking about the Fugly stage. I have so many false starts and been on a long "break" from art because I stopped fighting the Fugly stage. Thanks for the inspiration to get back to it with your gorgeous piece and talking about the stressful process.

[@ashupershpie]

Thank you for sharing your struggle. I’ve been struggling with art block myself and so many of your comments about your feelings and thoughts are what I’m hearing in my head when I try to set. I will persevere more next time. I is a lovely piece. ❤❤

[@veramisrodriguez5708]

I totally understand feeling stuck and upset in the middle of the process that happens to me a the time. Watercolor is so hard to correct, once you go dark is so hard to come back. You did great! The concept and final piece it's so good and you were able to fix and do some awesome mix media. Also I didn't know I can mix watercolor with alcohol ink markers, I love both I will try it next time. 💙🌟 Thanks for sharing this piece!

[@Saffirance]

Thank you for being real and showing how hard it is. It takes time and effort to make a painting good. People should get to see the struggle. There is a reason original art is expensive. Supplies aren't cheap, our time is worth money. We put so much of ourselves into our work. Congratulations that your effort paid off. I love your art. So impressive.

[@dariazavatska2767]

I'm so infinitely grateful that you showed this. I realise how hard it might've been for you, but this is so helpful. My sister and I are both struggling at the moment with overcoming this 'ugly stage' moment. And to be honest I've never been able to. I lacked perseverance, courage and hope, never trusted myself, never believed that I could actually pull it off. It just seemed so meaningless each time, the piece just looked ruined forever. And I gave up each time. And even if I tried to fix it, I got so tired in the process, unused to actually working on the piece, solving problems, and only inviting those pretty moments. I am really grateful to see unedited process of you going at it, boldly, cause now, even second-handedly, I have experienced what it is like to push through. And I hope now that this will help me to show discipline and do the same. So thank you very much. I can't explain how incredibly helpful it was 💜💜💜

[@sweetbean2009]

Since you don't like using coloured pencils have you maybe tried watercolour pencils? You can add them on top of paintings and add water with a brush to blend it out. when water is added they also don't have that waxy texture so you can draw on top with inks or any other media edit: i use the faber castell watercolour pencils this way

[@chloepainter4064]

Maybe looking at a picture of the stereotypical spooky flashlight under face as a reference would’ve helped wrap your head around the lighting?

[@kvh2801]

It’s beautiful, and I appreciate you showing your struggle! It helps to see how to move forward when you feel stuck. I’ve made the mistake of starting too dark with my watercolour paintings many times and I usually start over, but now I might try adding new media. Side note, something about that lovely soft lighting reminds me of Bao Pham’s work. Love it! ❤

[@JH-pe3ro]

Something I do for confidence in the middle stages of the illustration(which I learned by looking at the process of old comics guys like Joe Kubert) is to go in with tracing paper to allow myself to "make errors", most of which turn out not to be errors. It wouldn't work for testing this kind of wet mixed media, at least not in a detailed sense of knowing exactly what marks you're ending up with, but it always helps me with inking decisions.

[@ChrisHongArt]

oo that is actually such a good idea and I wish i had thought of that sooner!! I can see how it would help me out so much with figuring out the placement of elements throughout the composition.. thanks so much for that tip!! :D

[@FayeWulf]

I love just how moody it is... and you're right, the fishys really brought the piece out. Ive been feeling the same as you lately with the fugly stages that I haven't drawn in years. Also with the colour pencils, Ive been in a love-hate relationship with them but I know they just bring so much contrast out to a painting. I started using watercolour pencils and crayons so I can still blend it into the painting instead of just sitting on top.

[@ChrisHongArt]

I’ve actually just acquired some watercolour pencils as well to try out! 👀We got this 😤💪💪💪

[@MJ_Johnson]

Honestly? Thank you. I've been having this meltdown of my own ability lately. I think we, as artists, suffer from a very internalized sense of unrealistic perfectionism, where no matter how much we put it out into the physical world (thumbnails, color tests and so on) what we see in our mind almost never reflects accurately in reality. We have things seen a certain way, and expect the outcome to be within our sphere of control. But sometimes, something as simple as media application can throw it all into a loop. I think, this all being said, the mark of a good artist is the ability to pivot and change with the restrictions and abilities of our mediums. For example, I think your use of watercolor, colored pencil _and_ marker is amazing and beautiful. The textures remind me of those old, hand drawn children's illustrations. It feels real, it looks like if I touched it, it'd be soothing and it'd feel grounded somehow. Also, those are mediums that I'd think wouldn't work well all together all at once. I'd worry too much that the marker would somehow be ruined by the paint, or that it'd somehow pool on top of everything instead of going into the paper. Seeing you even try is so encouraging for me, personally. It's nice seeing this come together. And especially seeing you problem solve things like contrast, hue and lighting. Like. It's easy to see people talk about this in theory, but seeing someone struggle through it with you makes it feel a little more manageable. Stepping back, looking at the piece as a whole and realizing "Oh. It's changed, so now I have to adjust for it." It's nice. As for what I would've done? I think the fishes are adorable. But I also loved the big drops of rain. They looked cute and was a little sad to see them go, but not unhappy with how things turned out. I think I just need to stop and make droplet pictures. Aha!

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you so much for your comment, i really enjoyed reading through it and yes go make those juicy droplet pictures!! :D

[@CKArts.studio6]

I love it and the moodiness of it too. It's great to see how you fixed what you didn't like. Really is beautiful and adorable at the same time. I like using different media so the colored pencil and marker over watercolor is nice to me- it adds texture and depth.

[@raeyannaboesch2430]

I’m sorry for the angst this piece brought to the table.💕 I enjoyed hearing your process. Hearing how you selected your tools and what you were hoping achieve as well as the medium’s limitations as you pushed and pulled the piece together has been really informative. It left me curious about markers, a medium I had never really know what to do with. Thank you for sharing :)

[@animutung]

I just wanted to say that even your ugly stage looks good for me, tysm for sharing your struggle I relate to it a lot but I think u don’t have to be too hard on yourself, your art is awesome

[@melodyofamaya5418]

Its really refreshing to see other artists struggle with the fugly stage. this turned out so pretty ♥

[@BrendaFOBRocks]

maybe odorless mineral spirits would help you get rid of the colored pencil texture! i use them over watercolors frequently and it works well. this piece turned out great!

[@deidararocksmysoul]

You're so endlessly skilled, always such a pleasure to see your process! Also, I personally like the color pencil texture since your line direction and form is so clear and crisp it adds nice dimension >:)

[@ChrisHongArt]

Aww that’s a nice way to look at it 🥲🥺 thank you so much for watching!💕

[@kaylaphillingane4354]

I'm glad you were able to push through! I've found that I have to have a solid plan and trust the process. It's very easy to get caught up in the process of painting and paint too much - for me it's what I don't paint that matters more. Your piece is very whimsical and has great depth!

[@creekkidart7554]

There's nothing worse than a piece that you thought you had planned out and were excited to do fighting back. But I think it turned out really nice! I think the face turned out great in the end, the glow effect works very nicely and the colors are lovely. I think the fish were the right choice, and the character looking to the side like he's watching the fish swirl around really brings it all together. Mixed media process is extra scary because you can't always just paint over it, especially with watercolors.

[@JJ-ec9lp]

I know it was frustrating, but I love art and videos of art like this. Feels relatable, and authentic. Love your painting videos :) always miss you when you’re gone

[@ChrisHongArt]

thank you for sticking around... 🥺❤‍🩹

[@coraphoto]

Your struggle is so relatable, and yes you should definitely marvel in your tenacity! It takes so much of that to conquer ourselves and keep going despite the things we tell ourselves. Well done, this piece is so beautiful and maybe the subject matter symbolizes the process this time? Haha

[@twinmonster1989]

I just ruined a drawing of mine JUST NOW (TBF I was experimenting with poster paint which were mediums I never used) and was doubting if I'll ever get as good as artists like you. Seeing this gives me hope and so much assurance! Thank you for the video; the piece is gorgeous!

[@wynniebaguette]

ahhh this is such a fun painting, adding the fish was definitely a great decision!

[@tlembro]

She is Beautiful! great job! i admire your tenacity….I probably would have ditched her and started over……Thanks for sharing!

[@kenapiece6212]

What a lovely process... it was good to hear the credit you gave yourself after completing the piece! Oftentimes, aspects of our lives and mental states heavily influence how well our art flow goes, and even though you seem to struggle a lot you still push through! Maybe the reason you "need to break the piece first" is also bc you're a very detailed planner when it cvomes to your pieces - both an advantage AND disatvantage, bc while it makes it possible to quickly map out what you want, it also sets up expectations as to what the piece should become. and since they rarely do turn out how we imagine, you can quickly get frustrated and disappointed. THAT'S wherre the "breaking the piece" comes in, doing something drastic and unexpected to destroy those expectations and just... let yourself have the freeedom to do whatever feels right again - a more intuitive direction, so to speak! no idea if i'm making sense, but either way you reflect this process very nicely and i wish you only the best in pushing forward!!!!

[@stonewashedskies]

The piece turned out awesome. I really love the colors and texture. I’ve been going through a similar journey the past few years with doubting my art and my process, how things are always so hard and I have to brute force it to get through an artwork in a way that is minimally satisfying. It’s comforting to know that someone like you goes through the same thing and that it’s normal. I also really love your mixed media process. Great video overall :)

[@Emarella]

You’re one of my favorite artists on KZbin. It’s so enjoyable watching your process. Thanks for being so open and transparent. I always am in awe at your use of color and light. And, as a fellow owner of a beautiful gray cat, I appreciate the toe bean glamor shots

[@lochbessmonsta5348]

I know this is an old video but have you considered using gouache instead of colored pencil? I think it would be the perfect solution to correcting the too dark areas and it's such a good mix between an acrylic like paint and watercolor. It would really help in these kind of situations. I love your work so so much!

[@safegourd]

Gorgeous!! I'm glad you were able to power through this illustration because the end result is so beautiful. Lighting from below is so tricky for some reason, I always have to use a reference or I'll mess it up.

[@kinbailey310]

Your sense of humor is great! You made me lauph a few times :)

[@SacredVStudio]

I really enjoyed this video, I think sharing your struggles as an artist is really important for others to hear and empathize with. It reminds them that the artists they look up to struggle too.

[@sherilyndatu]

Excited for this ❤

[@dilarameryemart]

glad you pushed through! This turned out so beautiful!

[@mitchellsink2584]

The struggle is real, LOL. I now what you mean though. I have had some pieces that tested my sanity but, the end result was pretty satisfying.

[@Bostonbabe]

I think it’s gorgeous and I love the fish!! Also, sketchbook tour??

[@softandcosy]

I love the initial wash stage in painting, it's so relaxing seeing watercolour process videos

[@milkyartea]

I love this piece! 💖 you did amazing! 😃💕✨

[@fishgarden7784]

I absolutely love the fish!!! It's so whimsical and magical, but not in a startling way! I like that it ties into the character's design (the cat ears), it's very cute and evocative. I love the warm tones effect, and how it looks glowing.

[@lilmeowmeow667]

Honestly, this was SOooOoo healing and helpful to hear, I always felt like it was a me thing and my skill level was the issue and one day when I'm at this superrr professional artists level that I've got pictured in my head, I won't have to struggle and I'll have that perfect linear art process. But hearing someone like Chris Hong say it, who's literally been one of my biggest inspirations all this time, like one of those artists I hold to that super professional level, it makes me feel so much better about myself, like the imposter syndrome with being an artist is so real and this helps a lot.

[@getmuse2279]

love it 💜💜💜💜💜

[@maelle4373]

It looks so good omg 😭😍

[@nadiehtje10]

This is such a cute piece I’d love this as a print

[@sketchbookscheming]

Such a cool piece! It was interesting, too, to see your process and struggle to get it to a place you were happy with.

[@TheArtFlower]

It looks wonderfull 🌟

[@HORAAART-vi7rk]

Wow, awesome 👍❤

[@lexlazaruz]

I love that you are open about your struggles. It is super relatable and sometimes, seeing art of others can be a bit "intimidating" and this way you feel less alone in your process. Thank you!!

[@bananart4057]

Amazing ❤❤

[@AJvibe]

This is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@ruthjames9278]

love your style

[@sofiahayez3326]

i loved that you didn't give up with the paint! beautiful results 🥰

[@peepsqueek923]

Yaaaay!! Missed these kind of videos!

[@Tonisfarm2024]

Wow! This turned out soo good! ❤❤❤🎉 I have several ugly stage pieces I have quit on...the struggle to push through is real and this video is just the inspiration I needed to get my supplies back out and keep pushing. Soo happy you're back. I've really missed your illustration videos!

[@gabrielle424]

The final result is amazing ❤

[@camsmyth101]

I can’t say how much I love this piece. The fish just made me go wow, what an idea!

[@atstationofgreywitch]

Its so amazing I want to cry

[@leslieiannottacronin2176]

I quite enjoyed this.

[@MAYAXLEY]

@12:25 i thought you were going to say bubbles, i love the fish and underwater idea 💙

[@ChrisHongArt]

I have considered bubbles.. I think it would def add something to the image! But I felt sooooo done after the fish I wanted to move on asap 😂

[@nicholegarcia392]

I love it so much its so cute 😍 💓 💕

[@alexissan8919]

I love all your work and it helps me to continue painting 😁😉😊

[@sharonpahalan]

I love the luminous quality and translucency. Beautiful use of mixed media. You inspire me to think outside the box and persevere!

[@rerookieart]

This is beautiful, always trust the process ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sevclar7363]

It is so dreamy and beautiful.

[@nenilou]

Thank you so much for sharing the struggle; I feel you so much !

[@salomeydraws]

Well done for persevering!! It turned out excellent!! ❤

[@juliansw239]

I really enjoyed the video. The final piece is great! I love it

[@renshi101]

I love the piece!! It’s so beautifully color cohesive and mood it sets is so amazingly done!! The struggle feels so close to what I experience daily even though I am not nearly experienced as you are. It’s nice to see other artists also feel similar thoughts when drawing!!

[@KoKoJane1]

I actually started watching this video because I liked the atmosphere of this piece and found it inspiring for the project I’m currently working on, but this was helpful in a different level, I just missed up a painting which I had started with crazy amount of confidence 😅 it did manage to make me feel like an idiot, so now I’m really grateful that you shared the struggle behind the process of this one, I feel so relieved after watching your video and not loathing myself as much anymore 😂❤❤

[@dodhslsvamava]

idk, but i really love how the pencil tecsture looks in the end!!! it gives really soft vibes to the illustration. thx for video tho it was really nice to watch!

[@rociocruz2786]

I guess that’s the beauty and challenge of the creative process,Chris!You probably ended up creating a richer and more original piece of work than you originally visualized in your head.ILOVE it!❤🎉😊