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Pinlin — Draw Again Meme 2015-2016

Published: 2016-12-31 20:48:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 24390; Favourites: 1378; Downloads: 0
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Description Hopefully no one remembers the left drawing, I stored it though Contest entry 2016 Improvement challenge
Did you guess from who drew this was before looking at my name? No, I didn't change my style lol |D

Back then I felt something was off, but couldn't figure out what. It's the only piece I was heavily unsatisfied with, no idea why I uploaded it back then.
Right now I wonder why I'm doing this, because I haven't used this style since that drawing on the left. I thought it semi-realistic is my goal after improving
all my technical skills, but through these years I never focused on it. (Semi)-realism isn't a goal all artist should aim for, just another style preference.
I be like, anime forever //kicked

I started to use more and brighter colors. I've changed my painting techniques, as on the left I had no idea what I was doing. In both I lazed the hands,
because I kept them as last and not sure how to polish them. The character is my OC Rasumi. For some reason I often mess up her up or don't finish the drawing.
Here she looks fine, but a lot can be done better. Lately I've been drawing a lot roses. The concept in both drawings is "Beauty hurts". In the first she can't hold it
anymore and watch it wither. On the right she holds a torned rose with obsessed expression. I gave a her a red dress, displaying her love and passion.
It was interesting to see a style that I normally don't use. I wonder what I can do more with my skills

Last drawing of this year. I was planning to work on something big, but it's more fitting to upload after this year ends. Goals next year:
- Drawing sceneries, background focus
- More details

I have achieved goals from last year, written in the improvement meme from 2015.
The left drawing was done in 3 days, right in 6 hours and I started to use brighter colors. I hope this is my last draw again meme. After 2013 I have no artworks
I want to redraw. It's a change of style, not really an improvement in some ways. A month ago I uploaded this and noticed the old one was preferred sometimes www.instagram.com/p/BNCnlxOD_j…
Some people told me that I'm improving slow, as in I always work towards a goal. I haven't had many failed experiments. I wonder, is that a bad thing?

Thanks to all supporters and viewers, I wish you a wonderful 2017!




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Comments: 76

Pinlin In reply to ??? [2021-08-11 08:43:45 +0000 UTC]

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Decaxavaded In reply to Pinlin [2021-08-11 10:23:28 +0000 UTC]

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Laugh-Butts [2021-01-21 17:33:26 +0000 UTC]

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Kiychain [2019-01-28 13:14:20 +0000 UTC]

I found my favorite redraw OMG SO PRETTY

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Minaru-Art [2018-01-18 15:01:12 +0000 UTC]

Woww amazing artwork!
keep it up! 

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jason123za [2017-11-04 12:45:15 +0000 UTC]

Both are amazing!

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iampeacyyy [2017-10-24 18:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Artist like you give me so much life and hope that I can get better and be better !! Your work is amazing !

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CipherDraco54 [2017-09-15 21:05:29 +0000 UTC]

Nice update on the artwork.

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ancientcolors [2017-06-06 15:24:15 +0000 UTC]

the after one looks more alive and more realistic. I definitely prefer the after. amazing improvement, well done

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PikachuPuddingXD [2017-04-14 05:42:32 +0000 UTC]

Both of them actually look really pretty ^u^

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kukuro-kun [2017-04-05 00:01:15 +0000 UTC]

You should definitely make more semirealism works like this one. I love it!~

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ann47 [2017-03-30 18:24:56 +0000 UTC]

Very good work!

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Licht-Blois [2017-02-22 04:19:24 +0000 UTC]

AND THIS IS WHY YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION!! 

I reaaaaallly admire/love/respect/etc artists like you who always posts their improvement!! it really is amazing ~ keep the good work!

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Mynuki [2017-02-07 18:16:18 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful... so many artists with so much skill... i'm working hard on getting better too *sob* ;w;

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Kiritoyoru [2017-02-03 15:04:06 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful. Incredible improvement in one year.

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Laugh-Butts [2017-02-02 15:11:19 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THIS AHHHHHHHHHHH

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Zorpha [2017-01-31 17:54:38 +0000 UTC]

DRASTIC improvement in just 1 year : O
Amazing work!

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SKTAiden [2017-01-26 19:58:47 +0000 UTC]

This very good 

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0ceanfloor [2017-01-25 21:53:03 +0000 UTC]

Woah. You can see the personhood in the newer version

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Neelai [2017-01-25 17:14:45 +0000 UTC]

That's an awesome improvement. Not just in technique but the character herself has also evolved.
A well deserved winner of the contest

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Pinlin In reply to Neelai [2017-01-26 17:49:06 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so! It was totally unexpected to win. There were many good entries and I feel lucky ;v;

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Neelai In reply to Pinlin [2017-01-26 19:05:03 +0000 UTC]

I can understand that with 200+ entries

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Saskle [2017-01-25 15:40:28 +0000 UTC]

Both are lovely, but you have really improved your lighting and colors in the new painting. Congratulations on the first place!

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Pinlin In reply to Saskle [2017-01-26 17:45:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! So many things changed, I'm glad you think they are improvements :'D

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Saskle In reply to Pinlin [2017-01-26 19:40:07 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome, keep it up!

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AshleighHatake [2017-01-18 01:35:37 +0000 UTC]

This very good can u please teach me one day

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ViralTetris [2017-01-14 15:02:47 +0000 UTC]

whoa thts really really impressive!

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KawaiiTsuyu [2017-01-12 10:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Great Improvement!!  

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Ssshaha [2017-01-08 00:12:09 +0000 UTC]

what I love about your style is that your new drawings still look like anime, although you add a detailed shading and different colors on skin. When I do that, my drawings turn kind of 3D-ish and I hate it, they lose their flattness and look like a plastic doll.

 Can you please share any tips on keeping the drawing 2D? I'm asking because I see this with your first drawing, it looks more plastic, while your second one is as detailed as the first one, but looks totally different. (the coloring and the style)

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Pinlin In reply to Ssshaha [2017-01-08 20:54:07 +0000 UTC]

I guess anime has a wide range of styles xD
There is no limit or rule that I have to use and choose the same things.
I think she looks healthier on the right which is true to the character.

Honestly, I'm not an expert in this as I barely draw in this style. However, I can give a
few general tips on painting:
- Don't smooth everything. Texture gives it a raw feeling, yet blend were need. Just don't blur.
- Overusing filters makes colors look fake. Study colors instead relying on tools.
- Really high contrast, unless the character always stands in dramatic light-shadow like
Rembrandts paintings.
- 'Doll' effect happens when you put too much makeup on the character. Same happens to
real people actually. None are born with perfect drawn eyebrows.

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Ssshaha In reply to Pinlin [2017-01-09 23:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Precious tips, definitely helpful, thanks!!

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HannaLee123 [2017-01-06 03:00:28 +0000 UTC]

Jesus that improvement though
Absolutely amazing~!

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TanoshiiGirl [2017-01-04 04:00:39 +0000 UTC]

This is simply lovely!! I LOVE the redraw, you did a great job in this style!

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kiarastarz [2017-01-03 08:38:46 +0000 UTC]

Wow seeing artists improve always leaves so awestruck! The 2016 one just looks so soft and surreal! And I absolutely love the concepts of both the artworks. Well done <3

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Cailin-draws [2017-01-03 00:50:00 +0000 UTC]

I think both are great xD I cant even draw a line

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ShanaChups [2017-01-02 20:44:18 +0000 UTC]

When I see this kind of post it inspires me and helps no giving up :3

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Shiroichi-chan [2017-01-02 18:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Woah O,O amazing improvement! Both are great but the 2016 one is just breathtaking!

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Misaki-onee-san [2017-01-02 16:15:48 +0000 UTC]

I do think you hadnt to redraw it
Cause they both look so good
Your art god
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Pinlin In reply to Misaki-onee-san [2017-01-02 16:53:58 +0000 UTC]

I have redraw the old one, the new is at the right side. So what you're saying is that the right should'nt exists
But thanks for your compliment!
Don't be so harsh on yourself, who knows what the future may bring.

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Misaki-onee-san In reply to Pinlin [2017-01-02 16:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Ahh no i didnt mean it like that there both really good i am sorry

Thank you i will do wanne work hard at it this year someday i hope i can be a good artist too ^^

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ZelementsLili [2017-01-02 09:34:19 +0000 UTC]

both pictures are just beautiful but it's incredible to see such a change in just one year!!! o_o

could you do a before and after with an older draw? Seeing how you improved in just one single year I'm kinda curious ^^

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Pinlin In reply to ZelementsLili [2017-01-02 16:58:53 +0000 UTC]

There are more redraws in the description. Check them out!
Or do you mean an another drawing in 2015 in my current style? I don't think there are drawings I want to remake, because I'm contented.
I've already done many draw again memes.

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ZelementsLili In reply to Pinlin [2017-01-03 12:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Yes, in your current style! Seeing how much you improved in a short laps of time I cannot wait to see the difference between now (because now you don't draw the same way you did in 2015) and, let say, four or five years ago!!! :3

I did see the other redraws, the one with Suigintou is really stunning!

maybe you could redraw something you did when you were a little child XD

Now I don't want to force you or anything, the way you draw and the way you improve are really amazing, actually the draw again meme is just a pretty way to show both your style and your improvment and that is why I'm so excited about it ^^' 

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Grendelkin [2017-01-01 20:18:45 +0000 UTC]

I think both pieces stand very strongly on their own.
Each breathes an atmosphere uniquely its own, there is no real "before" and äfter"-vibe for me, just two very different pieces of art.

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Pinlin In reply to Grendelkin [2017-01-02 17:11:42 +0000 UTC]

I agree with you. I noticed that during the process.
Altough the drawing at the right represents my emotions more accurate.
Both are very unique on their own, but the first is painted with indeciveness.
I'm pleased that you like both, because they are part of my personality   

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Houndofthenight [2017-01-01 16:09:46 +0000 UTC]

What I love about when you do these memes is that you don't just limit yourself to the technical side of improvement. You take it a step further and show what you would also do differently with colors, composition and even meaning! The new version definitely has a more refined and elegant appearance to the final product than the previous version. As always, your improvement and changes are awesome to watch!

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Pinlin In reply to Houndofthenight [2017-01-02 17:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the careful observation. In 2017 I'll focus on more subjects.
You are always supportive, I can't wish for more

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unerii [2017-01-01 15:03:45 +0000 UTC]

you've improved a lot this year!
keep up great work!

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YourClairyGodmother [2017-01-01 13:59:56 +0000 UTC]

They are both equally beautiful.

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Zimoshi [2017-01-01 13:47:54 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!QAQ

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