MARIA BACKGROUND ARTIST - FREE backgrounds and overlays ♡

Hi everyone! My name’s Maria :it: and recently I decided to start posting my art!
I’d like to open my Patreon and post my works there, but I’m not sure yet whether anyone would be interested or not. That’s why I thought to create this thread and post some of my backgrounds and overlays so you can give me a feedback :heart:.
All the works posted here will be absolutely FREE and you can use them in your stories as long as you follow the rules:

➽ if you use one of my free works, credits are required! (e.g.: elevator background by @MarG_Epi / by Episode forum member Maria_G)
➽ it’s forbidden to share my works on other platforms without a link to the original post!
➽ it’s forbidden to modify my works or to claim my works as your own!

I also want to add that since I’m just learning how to create this type of art, I don’t accept any request, but I appreciate if you have suggestions; for example, if you want to see me create more bedrooms or to see a more specific style, like fantasy or horror.

I hope you will enjoy my works and find them useful :heart:.


** :lemon: UPDATE 08/2023 :lemon: **

Starting from today you can also check & download all my works from Google Drive. Link down below! (ps: thank you guys for suggesting me this! :heart_hands: )

:point_right: GOOGLE DRIVE LINK, CLICK HERE! :heart:


Here are the first two:

  • Luxury elevator with door overlays.

  • Fitting room (pink version) with overlays.

:arrow_down_small: Here’s an example of how they look in-game (google drive links) :arrow_down_small:

Elevator
Pink fitting room

Please, let me know if you have any problem or if you need any help! :heart:


** :lemon: UPDATE 07/2023 :lemon: **

If you want to, you can also follow me on my Instagram. Currently it’s still “under construction” , :sparkles: like my whole life :sparkles: (sorry, needed a melodramatic a$$ moment :crazy_face:), but if you’re curious about what I’m working on, about my progresses with my art or want to stay updated on the things I do in general, I’ll keep you updated on my stories and highlights! You can also add me just to have a chat, that’s fine too. :joy:

To add me you can either scan my QR :small_red_triangle_down:

or search for marg_epi on Instagram. :heart_decoration:


** :lemon: UPDATE 10/2023 :lemon: **

Form this fall on you can also join my Patreon where I will post some exclusive backgorunds! Don’t miss it! Click on the link down below :point_down:

JOIN MY PATREON NOW! :heart:

Patreon bio 2

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These are so cute! I love the pink fitting room doe :face_with_hand_over_mouth::heart:

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Thank you so much! :blob_hearts: I actually did a blue and black version as well, but I’m still deciding whether to post it here or on Patreon. :smiling_face:

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Such amazing examples :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Can’t wait to see more of your work in the future! Bookmarking it for sure! :hugs::two_hearts:

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Thank you!! This means a lot to me! :heart::heart:

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Ooo I love them. They’re so beautiful and so cute😍

I’ve bookmarked it❤️

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Omg, thank you!! :sob: :heart: :heart_hands:

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You’re most welcome hun🥰

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:purple_heart: QUICK UPDATE! :orange_heart:

Hello everyone! I’m currently working on a bedroom background, but it takes a lot of time and effort, so I’m not sure when it will be ready yet, sorry! :sob: That’s why I thought that in the meanwhile I could post a background that I made a long time ago. That was (literally) the first background I’ve ever made. Back then I needed it for one of my stories, but maybe you can use it too! The background also has an “overlay version” that you can loop to make the road animated. I will also leave you the loop code so you can copy/paste it. As the last time, down below you can find an example of how it would look like in-game!

If you gonna use any of my works, please, don’t forget the credits!

Enjoy :kiss:


  • Static forest road background


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  • Overlays versions for loops
    (note: the overlays’ size isn’t a mistake!)




:arrow_down_small: [ LOOP CODE ] :arrow_down_small:

[note: the code wasn’t figured out by me! Unfortunately I really don’t remember the name of the girl that shared it :cry: but all the credits go to her!!]

OKAY, NOW SHOW ME THE CODE (*UPD: FIXED!!*)

— [copy & paste this code in your story] —


EXT. BLUE - DAY with FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP to 1.625 0 0 in zone 1 at layer -5

&overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 create from FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP and overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 opacity 1 in 0
&overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 scales to 1.625 1.625 in 0 and overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to 0 0 in zone 2 in 0 and overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 to layer -6
&overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to 0 0 in 0.25 THEN overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to 320 0 in 0.125 THEN overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to -960 0 in 0 THEN overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to -960 0 in 0.25 THEN overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to -640 0 in 0.125 THEN overlay FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP shifts to -640 0 in 0 loop INFINITE times
&overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to -960 0 in 0.25 THEN overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to -640 0 in 0.125 THEN overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to -640 0 in 0 THEN overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to 0 0 in 0.25 THEN overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to 320 0 in 0.125 THEN overlay LOOP_OVERLAY_2 shifts to -960 0 in 0 loop INFINITE times


:warning: change every “FOREST NIGHT ROAD FAST LOOP” with the name you choosed for the looping background!


:arrow_down_small: How the looped version looks in-game :musical_note: with sounds :musical_note: (google drive link) :arrow_down_small:
[note: cars and motorbike are from Pixabay]

Overlay forest background road - fast version


PS: I appreciate your comments and likes! :heart_hands: :heart_hands:
Feel free to ask for help if you need it!

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I want to use your backgrounds but how do I credit you? they are so pretty.

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Hi! Thank you so so much! :blob_hearts:
Some people create a credit section at the end or at the beggining of a chapter, but if you don’t have it you can simply copy and paste in your scene one of the codes down below:


If you use my backgrounds with overlays: :point_down:

readerMessage | bold | Background and overlays made by Episode author Maria_G


If you use only the background: :point_down:

readerMessage | bold | Background made by Episode author Maria_G


If you use only the overlays: :point_down:

readerMessage | bold | “Overlay name” made by Episode author Maria_G

(:point_up_2: write the name of the overlay used instead of “Overlay name”, for example: Golden doors overlays)


If you still have any questions please let me know!

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This is cool! episode doesn’t have many looping backgrounds so this is great! your backgrounds are so cute! :blush: :grin:

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Thank you :heavy_heart_exclamation: :heavy_heart_exclamation:
More looped backgrounds, noted :heavy_check_mark: :smile_cat:

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Okay thank you, I will be sure to credit you in the beginning of my story.

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This is amazing! Bookmarked

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Thank you!!! :sob: :purple_heart: :purple_heart:

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:warning: :warning: :warning: :warning:

I apologize to anyone who’s waiting for my works :pray: Right now I’m going through some very painful moments and my head is overloaded. I know I need to get myself together and keep working on what makes me happy, like creating art, but I need my time to release at least a little bit of pain first.

I’m so sorry guys. I will get back with something new asap. :mending_heart:

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No worries, girl! :heart: What comes first is yourself. Take time as much as you need :people_hugging::heart: And I hope everything will get better soon! :two_hearts:

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Thank you for your kind words! I’m sure time will heal everything :heart: I just need to keep going on with my life :hearts:

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:blue_heart: NEW BACKGROUND UPDATE :hearts:

Finally, I’m back. :heart_hands:
I know I said that I was working on a bedroom background, but in the end, I don’t know how, I ended up creating a café/restaurant (?). This is because I have found that trees and cloth materials are a real nightmare :face_holding_back_tears: :broken_heart: so I have to work more on my skills before at least one bedroom will be ready.
So, ultimately, the idea was to create some sort of sushi bar, but honestly I’m not very convinced if it really looks like it. Moreover I’ve chosen another shade of pink again. I don’t know what’s wrong with me but the “pink saga” continues. :lol: Next time I will choose a different color for sure.

As always, down below there’s an example of how my work looks in-game. I created 2 versions of the same background: one from a further perspective and a zoomed one.
Please, if you enjoy and use my works leave me a comment or a like, because your feedbacks are important to me, they motivate me to keep creating! :art: :hand_with_index_finger_and_thumb_crossed:


  • Restaurant background

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  • Chairs and table overlays


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:arrow_down_small: How it looks in-game (google drive link) :arrow_down_small:

Sushi bar/restaurant ( :musical_note: with sounds :musical_note: )


Thank you :heavy_heart_exclamation:

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