After sitting on it for a day or so, I have decided I am, indeed, happy with this banner! My only major complaint is the bit of empty space to the right, but it still looks damn good!

Have my 2022 banner! I look forward to 2022 and what great (and ugly) art I will make!

Looking back at my old banners, I am so happy with myself and my improvement -->

2020 - https://www.deviantart.com/empressrising/art/Banner-2020-832015682
2021 - https://www.deviantart.com/empressrising/art/Banner-2021-866448150

I was originally going to add my persona to this like my 2020 banner but opted against it. Though, don't think that means she won't have some busy apperances in 2022!

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Time taken: 6-7 hours
Tablet: XP-Pen Deco 1
Program: Painttool Sai 2.0

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Alternate text: This image features an symmetrical bust of a female anthro kudu staring at the viewer, standing in front of a window. She is wearing a leather jacket. To her right is a neon sign that reads 'EMPRESS' and to her left, another neon sign that says 'RISING'. The background is a blurred city skyline at night.

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