Learn Graphic Design From Home By Yourself

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks very much for watching this video on the basics of graphic design! Download my FREE Guide to 6 Exercises to Learn Graphic Design in the description above.

[@tauya80]

It really helped oh my God it's so detailed thank you for taking time help me people like me trying to revive my dream...i too like doing stuff on paper especially typography I'm on Africa so software is kinda hard to access how corel draw for design

[@4TheCreatives]

Absolutely understood and please know your dream is real. Keep going!

[@tauya80]

@@4TheCreatives is corel draw good design software for a beginner designer

[@4TheCreatives]

I’m not familiar with using it too much but I have heard good things

[@rosaline5159]

I would love to thank you because I found my way, I am now starting thanks to your advice and I found a lot to learn photoshop illustrator, xd, id and made anime character .............

[@nawsin-hub]

I don't understand English well, but the way you talk, I understand easily. Thanks a lot Lauren for this guideline From Bangladesh

[@4TheCreatives]

So glad it helps!

[@KieuPho]

You should mention about DESIGN ELEMENTS . - contrast - texture - focal point - simplicity - easy to convey your idea - where to put your main object (rule of third) - lighting : highlight vs shadow - shapes - think TYPE is a design element

[@4TheCreatives]

All good points.

[@designkingson1540]

I wish I knew these steps when I started out in my graphic design career. This is full of very vital information and a good start for everyone that wants to embark on this journey. Thank you once again, and please keep the good work going!

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you so much for that! Yes, I want to make the road to learning graphic design simple for those who want to follow it.

[@onetuffmmedia2168]

Most honest and brutal truth abt designing is explained in honest and lovable harsh way. Hats off bebe..

[@rikajoubert7101]

Hi there, I am a mom and trying to get a job here in South Africa, I been raising my daughter (now almost 4) so need to get back to work after years of doing only painting. I also trained at a very good art school, that taught you the basic steps and principles of design - and that sparked my love for design. Through drawing and painting to putting it on the computer - seeing your work online/printed is so rewarding and gives you another type of drive for life. I really miss it - and seeing this video really inspired me to get rid of all the cobwebs. Thank you so so much!

[@4TheCreatives]

How beautiful!! I’m really excited for you to get into design again. I am also a painter and do it with my also 4 year old daughter. Sounds Ike you are a really creative artist! Best of luck with your job search. I’d recommend taking a look at Rock That Creative Job. She has a lot of great insights on finding a creative job.

[@johnbehneman1546]

WOW!!!! I NEED TO GO, OLD SCHOOL FIRST!!!! I NEED TO BUY SOME GRAPH PAPER. UPDATE MY COLORED PEN COLLECTION. AND JUST HAVE FUN. WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS AND PRODUCTS. AT THE SAME TIME CONTINUE TO EXPAND MY GRAPHIC DESIGN LIBRABY. THANK YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SPEAK YOUR TRUTH.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you so much for that!

[@shenespiritu9085]

Wow! Straight to the point and definitely helpful. This makes me watch more videos. I hope I could be a good graphic designer too.

[@mohamedmostak7335]

I'm not gonna lie I learned about graphic design around 4 years ago and since I couldn't afford going to a graphic design school or an art school I had to find my way through the internet and I wasted 4 years learning random lessons including the basics of graphic design but I ended up knowing nothing and with no skills and I heard that graphic design isn't a good carrer so I had to let go even though I feel comfortable doing and practicing graphic even if I have no skills and my designs sucks. I decided I'll head to programming and indeed I started it but it wasn't fun as designing and since I couldn't find a right way or a pathway and a guide that helps me imagine and knowing where I'm heading until I discovered ur channel u answered all my questions and all my anxiety but one problem remained I kept asking myself how can I learn how do I start and should I learn everything logos flyers packaging..... And now u answered my last question and restored my confidence and I'm going to start today and one day when I make it and become a great graphic designer I'll meet you on person to thank you You made a great effect in my life Thank you 4 the creatives

[@4TheCreatives]

Wow, I am blown away by this. Don't ever let yourself think you can't make it or that you suck. Follow your passion and practice, practice, practice. I am so happy to have helped you!

[@mohamedmostak7335]

@@4TheCreatives thank you so much u changed my life and inspired me

[@4TheCreatives]

Wow I’m honored

[@tarekmahmud9769]

I am also in a search for a systematic way and resources. Can you help me out brother? I am also tired of random lessons and random tutorials. I mean this video is great but resources are not clearly mentioned. Can you please help me brother?

[@4TheCreatives]

Have you seen my design course?

[@Bestnetcraft]

I have seen a few of your videos and I must say - they are wonderful. You talk a lot about how you can market graphic design skill - almost straight from a management course. Excellent narration as well. I am aghast that with such a great narrative, it has not translated much into viewership. A lot of crap videos gain thousands of views while actual gems like yours don't get the right due.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you so very much for this acknowledgment. The KZbin algorithm has to learn who the best type of person is for the content and sometimes that takes more time. But it’s been picking up more and more recently. Again I really appreciate you and will continue to put out helpful content for creatives.

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[@teniola-g6f]

thanks this helped me a lot

[@sonujakhar5134]

Thanq so much mam, From today i started my career in graphic designing field. I can learn from home now. Love from India 🇮🇳 😊❤❤❤

[@4TheCreatives]

I am so happy to have helped you at the start of your career!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I AM DOING R&D IN THIS AREA. GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. I LEARNED SO MUCH.

[@4TheCreatives]

Great! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@soboolabisola9158]

Being a graphic designer is good 👍😊

[@candypero]

Ma, your tutorials are amazing. But numbering and naming them on episodes would help viewers to get their specific discussed topic faster. I wouldn't know but that's my opinion. I love your tutorials so much, it's so educative and it flows with a lot of professional vibes that anyone at any stage in design can grasp. Keep it up

[@4TheCreatives]

Sure and good advice! You mean within the video?

[@aapengnuoelvis503]

Am just starting graphic design and am glad I came across your video thanks for sharing❤

[@Colorbowl80]

I want to learn from you...by seeing your video...I got confidence..as I love to do graphics desing

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to hear that

[@miketaboo7579]

If you don't have the money for Adobe there is open source....Krita or gimp for photo manipulation and digital drawing and Inkscape for vector graphics and typefaces....also Blender for animation and sculpting 3d

[@sinamilezuma1201]

I absolutely loved this video. I'm a beginner and really excited about learning more about graphic design, and have my very own successful design business.

[@4TheCreatives]

I’m so glad you are excited and I’m sure with persistence you will create that business!

[@shanell2000]

Thank you very much for this information. I never really thought about taking pencil, paint and a canvas to do logos or any design. I always just jump to inkscape. After doing one year of graphics design I wasn't taught these helpful tools and I made the mistake of creating a logo in gimp. A raster based application. When I tried stretching it, it got blurry and I wondered why. It was after I recently started going for a degree that I learnt about vector and raster images. It is truly great how you take the time out to educate designers about these helpful tips that if not known, will cost time and money. Thank you.

[@4TheCreatives]

You are so welcome and thanks for your comment! It is a very common practice to jump into the computer, so don't feel bad about it, just realize that there is false information that says you will become a designer if you only know the programs. Great that you now know about vector and raster and yes it is my absolute mission to help designers follow their dreams and be properly valued!

[@fashiondoll8755]

Wow these are golden tips. You are looking so beautiful💜.

[@jadythemovielover7417]

Thank you so much for this amazing video, Lauren! Happily subscribed! ❤

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you Jady ❤️

[@sandramendo7953]

Nice , Thank you so much

[@JoshAKAN]

This is a very useful information, well done ma

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jehugonzales3791]

I have been watching your videos and I must say it is helping me a lot. So much vital information. Keep up the good word and thank you very much.

[@4TheCreatives]

I so appreciate that!

[@onetuffmmedia2168]

This one video is enough to storm and give the clarity to all the design aspirations people throughout the world!

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much for all of your kind words!

[@kriyadesai6224]

Just by watching this video for 5 min I'm totally impressed by I can just see how much you love what you do.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much!

[@Galaxy-y3b2b]

So amazing 😍😍😍

[@ojoadeadebanjolives8584]

Madam I love your teaching skill.keep shinning

[@4TheCreatives]

😊

[@Anne_shiroh]

This is very helpful... thanks for these tutorials👍👍

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Only listened til ‘ four minutes and I think she’s a genius. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️💁‍♀️

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you :)

[@derek_michael]

I work in Human Resources and although it's not a bad career, I feel it may not be for me. If I'm going to be tied to a computer all day, I want to be utilizing my creative skills. I have a background in photography and video editing and have been considering learning graphic design for years. I'm in my mid-thirties and not getting any younger so I've decided to go for it. This video was so direct, helpful, and to-the-point. This channel will be a blessing on this journey. Thank you!

[@4TheCreatives]

I am so excited for you to pursue graphic design! I absolutely know what you mean about creativity at a computer versus other jobs. And having an understanding of photography is sooo helpful as a designer. As well as editing for motion graphics. I’d love to be posted on your journey!

[@derek_michael]

@@4TheCreatives I will definitely keep you posted on my journey! Thank you so much for the support. It really means a lot to me.

[@Dennisfreeman-q9z]

This was really insightful Thank you for your time

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to help!

[@OyiboSamueljohnson-mc9kj]

I am really impressed with this tips on graphics design. And also being encouraged to keep up this noble career of communication to the world.

[@4TheCreatives]

😊

[@toddvanlinda8217]

Your presentation is just the BEST. You present really, REALLY well. You totally keep me engaged. Additionally, I'm a pen and pencil guy - an artist from way back - and its comforting to hear someone say to start with the basics - not another super-complex piece of software... I've made friends with Photoshop 2021, but... ugh !

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you so much for this comment. I love meeting other pen and pencil artists as I actually hated computers for many years until I had to come to terms and make friends, just like you did...haha. So I hear you 1000%!

[@toddvanlinda8217]

Hi there ! Thanks for responding ! um... the whole artist thing is actually what led me to my new drive in graphic design. There are a whole lot more jobs out there for graphic designers than for artists - comic artists ( like myself ) or otherwise. Its just that this is a whole new specialty and THERE'S SO FLIPPIN' MUCH... I wish I could go back to school for it, but... even with the on line tutorials from outfits like Udemy and Skillshare, there's about a bazillion choices - its kind of overwhelming. Your videos really help me to find a starting point . I'm looking for them, now - and, if you would scale your operation into, perhaps, some full-fledged on-line tutorials on the nuts and bolts, well... I would be first in line.

[@4TheCreatives]

How cool you’re a comic artist! Yes, graphic design does translate into a very needed skill in this world because of any business wants to look pro, they need a designer. I also came from a background of drawing and animation but pivoted back in 2006. I also know completely what you mean about it being super overwhelming with all the different tutorials and courses available! While I don’t yet have a course to learn graphic design itself, I do have a whole online program to help designers get their own business set up with consistent clients that I actually have had a few illustrators take as well. When you’re ready, I’d love to have you join😊 In terms of learning graphic design, just choose one course that focuses heavily on the BASICS of graphic design. The programs can be learned through courses too but the basics are what sets the pros apart from the amateurs. I love Art Center’s curriculum from when I went there but that was over a decade ago, so I’m not sure what they have going now online. Please keep me posted and let me know any further questions!

[@wisdomkorede2316]

Thank you ma for this video it is very helpful, l am currently learning graphic design but I used corelDRAW to practice.

[@bubblethebudgie9612]

Just got your course Wednesday and already love it!!! Such a great educator

[@4TheCreatives]

How great!! So glad to have you

[@FranceFashion]

I Really Like Your Vibrant Positive Teaching on Top of That Your Super Beautiful with Amazing Eyes and Smile I Am Going to Follow Your Channel to Learn More about Graphic Design and Your Generosity

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks for letting me know

[@johnbehneman1546]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE MY JOURNEY WILL TAKE ME. BUT I AM HAVING FUN EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

[@4TheCreatives]

That’s what matters

[@Hans_Mou]

I like the way you present your lessons,your really a teacher, thank you

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks 🙏

[@motiondesigner853]

great help

[@damienabbott9805]

Cheers Lauren - you have hit the nail on the head. First it is essential to learn color theory, psychology of colour and typography before applying this knowledge to whatever graphic design tools you choose to use.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks!

[@damienabbott9805]

@@4TheCreatives No worries Lauren - enjoying every second of your videos.

[@4TheCreatives]

You’re always so super kind

[@Widegraphics364]

Your content have teach me alot

[@JoycelynnRenee100]

Thank you for what you are doing! I love your tutorials.

[@4TheCreatives]

You’re so welcome!!

[@GraceyAY1]

You are really good. Thanks. I've gained value. Pls continue

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for being here :)

[@ishittrivedi5325]

Thank you so much ma'am. Your presentation was very good. I am stepping into design industry and the last line "there is place for You in design" sounds very inspiring and empowering those who are beginners

[@4TheCreatives]

Great and welcome!

[@vrindasharma5261]

Soo So true ...

[@JoshuaUguru-u8n]

Very cool

[@liboonblesshashanah961]

thank you for your video .its great help for me being newbie in graphic designer

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leimondyhands]

Honestly this videos has helped me a lot...since I currently don't own computer programs nor a computer...

[@4TheCreatives]

Start with sketching out and learning the fundamentals 👌😊

[@vasanthisinnathamby4779]

Thank you for the well explained video. I learnt a lot from you .

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ScreenPrintR]

I'm so impressed by you, I signed up for your GD Course. Thank you.

[@4TheCreatives]

Thank you so much!! I’m excited to help you inside our community for the course 😀

[@ScreenPrintR]

@@4TheCreatives Thank you. Watched about three videos already and signed up for the FB acct. I liked your course because you teach the fundamentals. Guess I should start taking notes. Thank you again.

[@4TheCreatives]

Great! 🎨🎨🌟😊

[@ametayokamet9823]

Though I'm too late to watch this tutorial, it has inspired me to go deeper in graphic design. I wished to know your name so I'll keep in touch with you ma'am Thanks for the video

[@4TheCreatives]

I am so pleased to have helped you!

[@imtiyazahmmedjony8605]

It's extra boost for me... thanks mam.. Love from Bangladesh

[@paulabaines3570]

A lot of the elements are similar when I learned photography. Now I am making my own prints using Gelli Arts products.

[@4TheCreatives]

Awesome! And yes, photography and design have a lot of overlap.

[@shyrinTM]

Great video I too agree with your suggestion of steps to take.

[@4TheCreatives]

Awesome

[@ManTownProductions]

This channel is a life saver! Thanks for all the great content!!

[@4TheCreatives]

Great to know! Thank you :)

[@mariejomota8936]

we hope that when this will expire you will post another

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Mouthful ❤❤, thank you

[@maryna4338]

This is a great attitude and thank you 🙏🏼

[@4TheCreatives]

You’re welcome!

[@catherinele8417]

My mum says that I made a bad choice for my graphic designer career. My sister says that I am crazy because I take to much risk. I am so sad. I just want to break links with my family. Your video is so motivating!! Thank you !!

[@4TheCreatives]

That is so not fun that people told you that you shouldn’t do it. Entrepreneurs are those that take risks and successful ones are those that put blinders on to ignore any and all negativity. Focus on your future, your goals and know that it is so possible. I was in your position six years ago. I still have a thriving design business six years later. You can too.

[@catherinele8417]

​@@4TheCreatives Ohhhh ! Thank you ! Also I really like your video, I watch it several time ! I am lucky to find your channel !

[@4TheCreatives]

😊😄that makes me so happy to help you!

[@digigoliath]

You're Awesome!!! TQVM!!

[@4TheCreatives]

☺️☺️

[@rahma88rr]

Thank you so much 🙏💙 I love the way you're explaining everything, the video is really helpful 💙🌹

[@4TheCreatives]

I’m so glad to know it helped 😊

[@bidima2524]

thank you

[@KapilaGunarathne]

This is an amazing explanation for a beginner.

[@4TheCreatives]

🙌

[@yvettedean92]

Awesome video! Thank you for the info, I love I’ll be doing this and reading the recommended books 📚

[@4TheCreatives]

🙌

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE YOU AND I THANK YOU.

[@journeystrong]

YO THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@MariMichelle64]

Thank you for including the books! So helpful!

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to help!

[@droy589]

Hi wanted to know which software to use for brand design that needs to get printed. Indesign or illustrator?

[@4TheCreatives]

I use a combo of both. Logos are best created in Illustrator but I put the guide together in InDesign. They are both vector based programs.

[@alishbahasad6676]

Great video!! Since there is SO much information on the internet, its really hard to understand, where to actually start! Next step is to find the clients which also becomes quite difficult in saturated industry these days... Do u have some videos on that as well ? U explain SO beautifully, so much enthusiasm in ur talk that i really wanna start doing it actually 🙂 plus point, u do reply to each n everyone, U R AMAZING!!

[@4TheCreatives]

I am so glad it was helpful! Yes, I have a whole series on the subject of clients and freelancing which you can find here: kzbin.info/aero/PLdHyNrkiFQPrdUXudgCcQ3FCOb4nHzMjW

[@alishbahasad6676]

@@4TheCreatives THANKS A LOT!! plz keep making further videos! ⭐

[@4TheCreatives]

@@alishbahasad6676 For sure!

[@tommy_frimmel]

Thank you for tips! :)

[@4TheCreatives]

Absolutely

[@nicoleh6428]

Thank you for this video. Hope to find more tutorial tips from you. Im going to learn it by myself soon.

[@4TheCreatives]

Awesome! This channel primarily focuses in setting you up for success in your freelance business 😊

[@vrindasharma5261]

Really helpful !!!, I feel so good that I found you at this point , I am such a fan on yours in the design space , I am just a beginner in this field of design , and coming across a mentor like you has been such a boon to me , I was so disturbed today of flipping through so much content online and viewing but your videos, infact all of them, gave me a thread to start of with clarity and focus , this was much needed , i again thank you for sharing this, lots of love to you, and these resonate so much with your thoughts , pen n pencil artist is in me , but i am scared to jump onto the software part but need to learn that too as well 😊

[@4TheCreatives]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@johnbehneman1546]

I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED AS I PROGRESS THROUGH MY TRANSFORMATION.

[@learnquickknowledge466]

I m really learn to enjoyed your video

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to hear that

[@lilianshivembe3592]

This is so helpful. I have subscribed

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much!

[@zsuzsannapehl4375]

What do you think about Procreate for iPad? Have you ever used it? Pros and cons? Thank you

[@4TheCreatives]

I don’t personally use it but I have seen reviews of it and have some students that love it so much. It depends what you would use it for.

[@4TheCreatives]

Additionally, it’s really only best for sketching and pixel based illustrations. It’s not vector based.

[@zsuzsannapehl4375]

Thank you 😊

[@maxwellvoke2431]

Thanks ma'am, this is my first video and I think I've learnt a lot. Can't wait to dive into the rest videos.

[@4TheCreatives]

Great!

[@mahfuzaakhter6109]

thank you sooooooooooo much! I'm 13 year's old and I want to learn graphic design!

[@4TheCreatives]

So awesome!!

[@Mumunimorufu]

i really want to know all this steps so i can know which one i will like to go for,because i am a new here on it and really need someone who can help me by putting me through, thanks so much for this wonderful information.

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad to help! If you have more questions or need more help I have a step by step course.

[@brahmamedchal5177]

I got lot of information on design from this video madam thank you

[@4TheCreatives]

So glad

[@tamanpreetsahni3757]

Thank you soo much for the info you have us in this video. It’s very helpful and gives us a basic understanding of graphic designing. God bless :)

[@4TheCreatives]

You are soo welcome!

[@sundayolamilekan1586]

Hey! I love to join graphic design group

[@judybraden1553]

WOW! Keep up the good work!

[@shehrymirza5615]

You are awesome 👍🏻

[@ramadhanmoss2771]

Love from Burundi (Africa) thanks alot .where are you from ,?you really help people

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks so much! I’m in the US

[@islandvoice8667]

exceptional video so educational

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks for that😊

[@latifkirl9930]

I'm not good at drawing yet I want to express my ideas through graphic design which I thought was easy especially when using a computer

[@4TheCreatives]

Not a problem you can’t draw: but you must know the basics. Definitely love that you have found a medium to express your ideas.

[@charminesesay5217]

thanks for the tips, definitely do that, focus on one area.

[@4TheCreatives]

Great!

[@tauya80]

Thank you really appreciate it it's something I've always wanted to be a designer Gid bless

[@4TheCreatives]

Great! You can absolutely become one.

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Respect from India🇮🇳

[@4TheCreatives]

😊👋🏼

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Thankyou so much mam 🙂

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wow!! worth watching

[@4TheCreatives]

Great!

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I'm following

[@tituskimutai25]

Its very educative, thank you👏

[@4TheCreatives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anubhapant5227]

Really helpful...I have just started to design...and I am definitely going to follow the steps described by you...keep making such kind of informative videos...They are really helpful, especially for people like me who never went to any design school...

[@4TheCreatives]

Great and yes that’s what I wanted to provide for you. My channel primarily focuses on freelance designers helping them get started laying out ways to get clients and running a business.

[@johnbehneman1546]

UPDATE: I LOVE GRAPHIC DESIGN. SO MUCH FUN AND SO MUCH CREATIVITY!!!! I LOVE OLD SCHOOL GRAPHIC DESIGN. STAPLES HAS A GREAT SELECTION OF SUPPLIES. TO MAKE THE JOB FUN AND CREATIVE. I NEED TO BUY MORE OLD SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND I NEED TO LEARN THE NEW PROGRAMS. SO, IN THE FUTURE I CAN START TO INTERVIEW FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN POSITIONS. I ALSO NEED TO EXPAND MY GRAPHIC DESIGN BOOK LIBRARY. I JUST NEED TO BE PATIENT WITH MYSELF. AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

[@victorgonzales6488]

What about attending a university Instead of just learning from home? I'm new to media design but i do find myself coming up with cool ideas sometimes, but i never actually start the projects mainly because i don't have the software, and it was never something serious. so i gave no projects to put into a portfolio. How do you think i would do in a media design master's program at full sail university for example? Is this something you would recommend?

[@4TheCreatives]

Universities are great for helping with discipline and getting excellent instruction and guidance. I say go for it!

[@peterchristjfc6900]

You explain stuffs in details,, that's great

[@4TheCreatives]

Thanks 😊

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Please kindly help me out I need to learn Graphics within 4 weeks please I want you to help me out..very urgent..

[@isaacolusola]

thanks

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New Subscriber 🙌🏾

[@4TheCreatives]

Yay! Thank you!

[@prophetessmarie9742]

@@4TheCreatives You are very welcome! I’m seriously thinking about taking your course as well! You're definitely a great teacher. In the mean time I’ll look at your other videos! God Bless!

[@4TheCreatives]

I’ll be happy to help in any way I can ❤️