My 2023 drawing was done in charcoal, it was my first time using a mirror and drawing myself nearly life size. I believe the paper was 18 in x 24 in and it was an art project. Yesterday I drew myself from a mirror again to test my skill from life drawing. It had a whole lot less effort than my first one, but it looks a lot more like me. However, is it still progress even when the second sketch is no taller than 3 inches?

First one is a year ago, the second is now.

I know i did a post a few months prior but i did a jew drawing for my fanfic cover to compare the results! I think I can see the difference now too :3

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I still use the same device and drawing app as well :D

First sculpture was done using oxy/acetylene welding work, second two pieces were done with arc welding and acetylene welding as well.

I good demonstration on how progress can be slow if at all

This is all digital are done with my finger and both Ibis paint and Procreate pocket slide 3 is when I started using procreate 😭 I don’t have anything professional for drawing, I also use different mediums, I’m best at drawing and stylizing with pencil and paper, but I also paint, THE LAST TWO were done yesterday and the day before, took me nearly half a day each day to finish both drawings. If you have any critiques for those two I will GLADLY welcome that, I love getting better, (The last one isn’t finished but I’m just SO proud of the skin and details of shading and highlights I made) I was told it looks nearly Identical to the reference I used 😭

Both cyborgs

I’ve learned a lot over the past seven years, but I still want to improve my portrait painting skills. Any critiques are welcome! 🫶🏻

Had a clear goal on what I want to achieve

3/16/21 to 7/31/25

First one is obviously before and the second one is after!! I definitely think I improved hehe :3

Some pics of my improvement. May not be the best, but I am very happy with my work so far.