Made these in June. I had just graduated from a PK-8 school (that’s ten years!) and I was so thrilled to be out, I made these two artworks to celebrate myself and other graduates
First one is the original, second is the remake. Which one’s better?
Imagine Disneyland Gradnight in the 80s, you and Michael getting ready for your senior graduation and trip and him just spoiling you with Disney plushies and going on rides together, the vibe 🥲💕
Before Eddie graduates the school allows everyone to decorate their caps. Him and Steve spend the day printing photos and adding cute stickers to the top of it. Steve is so proud that they get share this moment together but most importantly he’s proud that Eddie worked hard to graduate. Eddie was determined to prove himself the entire semester and he did. The cap turns out really cute with all the little items on it, both of them are really happy with it.
I of course had to do this, as Monster High has been an important part of my life for... yeah, over 10 years now. As a queer, disabled (mental and physical), arab, nonbinary ghoul who’s lived in Texas my whole life, this brand has been #1 in helping me accept myself and learn to love those around me. As my class ring reads, "be yourself, be unique, be a monster" has been the words l've lived by for a thrilling 13 years, and if my school did senior quotes, mine would probably be something like: “and for the very first time, they finally liked who they were looking at”.
Identifying myself so close to Frankie Stein has helped me as well, especially in these high school years. When I was younger, I always thought I’d become Jane Boolittle or Robecca Steam (surprisingly), but as I got into my freshman year, I realized that Frankie was who I wanted to be. Though many people may not like her (G1 referral), she was a happy, science-loving ghoul who was nice to everyone no matter what, even those who did not take her seriously. She always kept a smile on her face and wanted nothing more than to help her friends, have fun, and be herself. That’s what I wanted to be, and that’s how I made it—even with all the negative energy in my electric brain that I can not fix.
And it’s not just the fab fictional creatures that have helped me, it’s also the voltageous friends I’ve made along the way because of it. I’ve made friends in cosplayers online, fans in my theatre class, and even the members in the subreddit have been some of the NICEST people I’ve ever met. And in fact, because of posting about Monster High online, I’ve met my future roommates, and the best boyfriend I could ever ask for; hell, he was a Jackson cosplayer. Perfect, isn’t it?!
So with me graduating in my freaky fashion, and Garrett Sander himself conbatulating me on doing so, this is Frankie Z, taking their limb-dropping bow from “V” High School—but never will I be leaving Monster High! ⚡️💚
For context my father cannot legally drive in this state and, last time I checked, his girlfriend didn't have a car. Plus they'd have to bring my Nana and I'm pretty sure they could kill each other in a 2hr ride.
Honestly I do not care either way but he does really want to be there so that's perhaps a point for Yes