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My 2011-2015 improvement meme!

2011: Even though I had my first tablet when I was 14 years old, I started drawing more often when I was 19. I used Paint Tool Sai for my artworks.

2012: I started taking commissions the mid-year and slowly using semi-realism style. I still use Paint Tool Sai for the whole year, except for the 4th thumbnail which I used Photoshop CS2.

2013: I realized that I like semi-realistic style so I stick with it and practiced more. Still haven't learn how to cast lighting and shadows though.

2014: My style is slowly evolving into more semi-realistic and practiced drawing with lighting, anatomy, etc.Β 

2015: This is my favorite year so far because I accomplished many artworks for this year. I started to paint with depth. I also started playing around experimenting with different brushes and stick with few for the rest of my artworks. I used more layer modes. I also tried using the Ambient Occlusion technique with my Kagami Sci-Fi Character Design (1st thumbnail) to practice lighting and realism, although I just used it once this year because it took me too long πŸ˜…


So yeah, hope this will give you hope that everyone has a beginning and with lots of practice and passion for art you won't notice that you already improve even for a little. Practice, enjoy drawing, learn from others and be inspired! ❀️ Don't give up!!!

I especially want to thank everyone of you who made me more inspired because of your support! Thank you so much and get ready for the next year!! ❀️

Edit: In case some of you will ask if I went to an art school, no. I'm a self taught and just learn from others especially those with extraordinary artworks like Artgerm and DanLuVisiArt . I got very serious in painting starting in 2014 but achieved more art this 2015. Β 

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Comments: 118

kuroakikitsune [2016-08-13 12:16:02 +0000 UTC]

your improvement is crazy!! o.0

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HoshiBlue21 [2016-04-24 19:07:08 +0000 UTC]

Just a improvement witih every drawing you do! you are one of the artist I look always up for as inspiration and now even more!

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RevanRayWan [2016-03-08 12:09:57 +0000 UTC]

Good job !
It's funny : all the characters you choose in this meme have the same expression on their faces (mainly a soft look)

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JudAbelendaRT [2016-03-04 09:23:08 +0000 UTC]

This gives me so much hope! Thank you for sharing this <3

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BlackDelphin [2016-02-27 17:52:26 +0000 UTC]

This is so inspiring, seeing you as a self-taught artist gives me joy and hope! I wish to be as good as you one day, to be able to draw such pretty faces (my girls always are ugly and i don't know why >_< Β haha) and pretty clothes and lighting.Β 

From where did you learn anatomy? Studying after masters Vilppu? Bammes? Bridgman? or none of these, and just drawing lots of faces until something clicked? Do you use reference for your portraits?Β 

Have a nice day! You're great!

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TheSangson [2016-02-24 08:12:05 +0000 UTC]

It always kinda hurts inside me to see how incredibly good people I admire were even when they were 19. Back when I was that young, I wouldn't even know stuff like what we see up there could be possible for me to make, let alone trusting that I can/could push myself to one day reach that point...being 30 and not even close to having any works comparable to what other people did with 19 zaps a lot of self esteem away. On the other hand, when I was 14, I didn't even know such things as graphic tablets existed..hell, I was 24 when I had my first PC.
Still, that was around 2010 and I actually swore myself to be ready for the industry within a year back then, even though I had no tablet at first.
Seeing other people's improvement -and their standards to begin with- over the sameΒ  amount of time can pull you down, but also be a HUGE asskick to remind you to get your shit together and work harder.
I love these memes. Mostly.

This one's impressive, however, it adds even more to the feeling I should've found this gallery waaay earlier.

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SinKirishima [2016-02-22 12:43:23 +0000 UTC]

this is one of the most inspirational drawing comparing i have ever seen

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yo-sociopath [2016-01-27 22:17:26 +0000 UTC]

So cool

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FuschiaFreckles [2016-01-15 04:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Amaaaaazing improvement. I'm glad to see there's still some late-bloomer artists out there who can still improve and become as good as someone who started at the age of six or something. xD
Now I need to practice so I can become an amazing late-bloomer like you!

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serafleur In reply to FuschiaFreckles [2016-01-27 09:27:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!! Well I've been regretting on drawing late, I should have started drawing when I received my tablet.. But because of lack of inspiration and motivation (I'm the only one in my class who draws, and internet is not much important at my younger years) I spent most of my free time playing video games.. But I don't regret playing video games though because that lead me to dream to become a video game designer someday!!

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FuschiaFreckles In reply to serafleur [2016-01-27 17:27:56 +0000 UTC]

...Wow. That's the same as me. o_o All I did was play video games during my childhood, but then these last couple years I started wanting to become an artist, so I could find a way to get things from my imagination into reality, and then I thought about what kind of jobs I could get as an artist... and decided I wanted to become a video game designer, because I love video games and creating things... xD (also because video game programming looks wayyy too hard x.x)

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AngelsArcher [2016-01-05 02:17:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is really inspiring to see!Β 

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serafleur In reply to AngelsArcher [2016-01-27 09:25:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much dear!!

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DraconisREP [2016-01-02 13:54:46 +0000 UTC]

jesus! you have improved a whole lot.Β 

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serafleur In reply to DraconisREP [2016-01-27 09:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you soo much! <33

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DraconisREP In reply to serafleur [2016-01-27 21:48:15 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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seralune [2016-01-01 18:34:21 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful works!

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serafleur In reply to seralune [2016-01-27 09:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much dear!! Thank you so much for your continuous support! Happy New Year!! Β 

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seralune In reply to serafleur [2016-01-30 22:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Treasures-Of-Wisdom [2016-01-01 05:08:42 +0000 UTC]

This is so encouraging! Β This definitely makes me want to get serious about art, because I really do believe that it just takes effort, perseverance, and hard work! Β Happy new year, and God bless you so much in 2016, friend!

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serafleur In reply to Treasures-Of-Wisdom [2016-01-27 09:25:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very very much!! Yes please continue to do art if it's your passion! You won't regret it! <33 Happy New Year to you too! God Bless you throughout this year!

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Treasures-Of-Wisdom In reply to serafleur [2016-01-27 22:03:43 +0000 UTC]

You are SUCH a wonderful person, and I am truly blessed and grateful to know you and to call you a friend! Β I wish you only the very best!

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Wiimi [2015-12-31 18:10:51 +0000 UTC]

What an improvement! Awesome!

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serafleur In reply to Wiimi [2016-01-27 09:23:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sooo much!!

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jankumiko [2015-12-31 14:15:31 +0000 UTC]

I wish at some point in life I could improve as much as you ;;_;; *cries internally

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serafleur In reply to jankumiko [2016-01-27 09:23:10 +0000 UTC]

You can do it! Never stop practicing and be inspired everyday!!

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jankumiko In reply to serafleur [2016-02-04 10:39:16 +0000 UTC]

AWWW β™₯ Thank you I will try to be MORE inspired xD

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Silverbang [2015-12-31 03:28:13 +0000 UTC]

I wish I had this evolution ^o^
I loooooove your art, good luck for 2016 <3

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serafleur In reply to Silverbang [2016-01-27 09:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your support!

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Belaal [2015-12-30 23:25:27 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Progress. Good for you!

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serafleur In reply to Belaal [2016-01-27 09:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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SMArends [2015-12-30 19:48:27 +0000 UTC]

In 2015 did you primarily use paint tool Sai or Photoshop CS2?

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serafleur In reply to SMArends [2016-01-27 09:22:30 +0000 UTC]

I don't use Paint Tool SAI anymore But someday I will try using it again

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talieps1000 [2015-12-30 11:57:29 +0000 UTC]

your so inspirational! I just started to draw a couple months ago and feel like my progress is slow, but maybe theres hope! XD

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serafleur In reply to talieps1000 [2016-01-27 09:22:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! Don't lose hope!! You can do it!!Β 

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ChloeDao [2015-12-30 10:52:09 +0000 UTC]

and it's... very... very cool!

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serafleur In reply to ChloeDao [2016-01-27 09:21:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! <333

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Tsukiiyo [2015-12-30 07:11:36 +0000 UTC]

Wouah *A*

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serafleur In reply to Tsukiiyo [2016-01-27 09:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your continuous support!

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Tsukiiyo In reply to serafleur [2016-01-27 11:23:57 +0000 UTC]

No prob, thanks for sharing your amazing artwork.

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8AmyEmo8 [2015-12-30 06:35:30 +0000 UTC]

GOAAALS!!!
I love how you improved your anatomy AND Β coloring style at the same time <3 :')Β 

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serafleur In reply to 8AmyEmo8 [2016-01-27 09:21:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sooo much!!

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juuhanna [2015-12-30 06:33:05 +0000 UTC]

That's wonderful development! Very well done!

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serafleur In reply to juuhanna [2016-01-27 09:19:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow thank you so much for your comment!! I love your artworks!!

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graydama [2015-12-30 06:19:47 +0000 UTC]

I just love seeing these! And your hard work shows!
Keep being your amazing self!!!

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serafleur In reply to graydama [2016-01-27 09:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much for your unending support!

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Kaedegirl [2015-12-30 05:54:36 +0000 UTC]

incredible progress my dear it's wonderful!

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serafleur In reply to Kaedegirl [2016-01-27 09:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much dear!! Thank you for your unending support!!

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Kaedegirl In reply to serafleur [2016-01-27 20:40:06 +0000 UTC]

you are always welcome my darling dear

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CSart22 [2015-12-30 04:09:08 +0000 UTC]

This is a great way to chronicle and show your progress. You've come so far and are headed towards even better in the new year Serafleur! Keep up your great work!

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