New constructor, long time solver. Recently lost my NYT streak on day 98 and I'm still not over it (New Years - Easter). Got my GF hooked on crosswords and love cuddling with her to tackle the Sunday together.
Still new to construction. Trying to limit myself to specific constraints. This time I started with a grid layout that I thought would make things easier... It did not lol.
This was my first (somewhat successful) attempt at making a crossword. I just started with a random phrase, which was lost as the crossword developed but the theme remained. The grid art was a happy accident. It kind of is like an Atari graphic…