Redraws

You pick an older artwork (doesn't matter how old), draw it again and see if there is improvement. I primarily do these for myself and my art progress. I see a lot of artists sharing their art improvement with a "I don't know if I improved" caption which is kind of disheartening. Improvement is something I can see clearly in my art, especially in redraws, which is extremly rewarding to me. Getting better is a goal of mine and a great motivator. So yeah. Yay. A page dedicated to it. (sfw only, if you like to see nsfw please go to my archive)

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"Smol Birbs" Paintover

I had a really bad pixelated version of this in my storage, however I remembered that I uploaded it to DA back then, thankfully. I was able to get the original size & did a repaint on top. Would have loved to make it entriely from scratch but the original photo is long gone.

I think this shows one of the biggest differences, given how old it is. I should redraw more pieces from stoneage XD

"Plant Lovers"

Did a redraw of 2022's plant lovers. I recently updated my houseplant page and the old version is shitty and really outdated which is the main reason for the redraw. I love the outcome quite alot as well as the rendering style. And f i n a l l y, Rebeckas hair looks good 😭🙏

I improved on colors, too. Man I'm just so tired of this vibrant looking crap. (nothing against vibrant art ok, I just hate it in my art) and I slapped a layer filter on top in the old one, deceided not to in the redraw.

"Cut off"

A gore/blood redraw of Lui and Infinity. Its not a 1:1 redraw though, I turned it into a scene. I disliked the composition and feel of the original format. It also shows some depth/storytelling now rather than standing in void.

"Wolf face meme"

Found this thing again the other day and decieded to draw another one! This time, much better. The original was meant to be cool/evil sorta, but it just looks cute... New version gives ugly uncle lmao.

"Ninja Bunny"

The bunny from my virtual pet section, Toothy. Honestly I was just bothered by the cutsie appreacence and wanted to draw something cooler that suits him more.

"Split"

UPDATE: I randomly redrew this today because why not. Its not quite the same format however, simply because I have no use for this type of art anymore and the old composition is super boring to me as well. Its still half-half, but in a natural way, rather than a line trough the canvas. I am super happy with how this turned out!

[old description] A slipt Icon showing Lui & his blue inferno form. The old one was soooo wide oh my god... I really need to redraw this again sometime. Especially with his accurate porportions.

"Family Evening"

One of my newest redraws of a scene from 2020! The composition is different however as the old one was just boring to me. Other than that, its the same. Same Ocs, same concept overall. I included less of their dragon forms however, it felt unneeded except for Becky's tail, which Feli rests on! Its not her inferno form though, just her dragon form. idk, I like it better :P

"Karly Chibi"

Something quick and easy, a redraw of a character chibi I did back in 2021, not too long a go. I'm so sorry but what the heck is that old one? ToT He creeps me out for some reason.

"Firepower"

A couple bust of Lui and Rebecka I first did in 2020. I think my intention I had with this piece is more clear in the redraw. But also their necks didnt exist for some reason. loool. Or well there's no way it can hold up that giant ass head. I also dislike the roundness it has, they're epic not some cute child dragons or something.. It seems more like 'beginner art' with round shapes and shit. idk how to discribe but I know its the wrong vibe for my Ocs. The new one rocks so much more.

"D Portrait"

This portrait of Doro has to be one of my favorite redraws, because the difference is so strong. The first portrait was actually one of the first drawings of him.. which is why his design looks much more refined in the redraw, too.

"Floating God"

This one is.. something. I'm quite pleased with this redraw, except for his face. It looks goofy. but eh. The old one is actually an animated graphic, screenshoted on top of a background, and not part of the artwork. I dont have the original file anymore.. thats all whats left. so just.. imagine both with no background.. the other is just the same img blurred behind it. From when I made the collage of both of them.

"Beach"

A simple beach piece. The old artwork was actually 50% traced because... anatomy who? :skull: and still, the body was awful lol.

Art Summaries

Drawing Challenges / Memes

Challenge	Completed?
Old Art Style Draw a character in your style you had __ years a go. Template over on twitter. complex, and a simple one down below.	yes! (2023)
Art Style Challenge Draw any/your character in popular styles. e.g. brands, comics, movies, cartoons.	yes! (2023)
"Draw your character into" by arebeano	yes!(2022)
"100 Faces" by MagicalPouch	maybe one day
"Jack o pose" Draw any/your character in this funny pose!	Yes! (2021)