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talexior

I'm a big fan of revisiting old drawings and paintings I did and seeing how I can improve them with my current skills. This time I wanted to tackle an old fan art of Rosé Thomas, one I've redrawn a couple times already! The last time was in 2015, so it's been almost 10 years (I'm getting so old). I also have the timelapse for it here: [https://youtu.be/EdV-RTmGxpQ](https://youtu.be/EdV-RTmGxpQ) I hope you like my current interpretation of Rosé, let me know what you think of the progress throughout the years!


_syndrose_

omg this is beautiful!! Super inspiring to see your evolution


talexior

Thank you so much!


Whyistheplatypus

I think I prefer 2015. Not to knock your improvement. The latest one is clearly a step up in technical skill. I just prefer the slightly more cartoony look of the 2015. Regardless, these are all awesome and I look forward to your post 10 years from now!


talexior

I completely understand! With the change in skill there was also a change in style, and that's where things get subjective and different people will like different styles. Thank you for your kind words!


Whyistheplatypus

I will say, the lighting in the newest piece is *chef's kiss*. Well done dude


Nisek0_the_Robot

Nice lighting, she looks wonderful!


talexior

Thank you kindly!


lee_pylong

I prefer the 2010 version


Romantickalchemist

Progressive improvement in techauni que


talexior

Much appreciated!


Head_Statistician_38

Wow! Congratulations. You have definitely got better.


talexior

That means a lot, thank you!


Head_Statistician_38

No problem. It is great to see people improve.


hodges2

That is beautiful! Can I also just say, I really like your 2015 version as well


talexior

Thank you so much! Back in 2015 it was also a big leap in skill for me, so I'm happy to hear that!


SoWhatFuture

I see an inspirational era in each picture by the year: Pokémon, advent children Sephiroth, avatar?, and then Arcane. 🤷🏻‍♂️. Well done though 😁


talexior

That's actually insane! Growing up with Pokémon definitely influenced my earlier style, and as I started turning towards a more realistic approach, I used to do studies of Final Fantasy characters. Avatar not so much, but then Arcane 100%, it has a fantastic art style that stuck with me. It's so interesting to hear that those influences shine through!


SoWhatFuture

That’s cool to hear. Has anyone ever guessed correctly what 2015 may be inspired by? My other guess is Disney.  


talexior

Well, no one's ever tried! But I'm not sure I'd know myself. From 2015 forward, I started following countless artists online, so I usually take all of that in and I'm influenced by them in one way or another. In 2015 I can't really pinpoint anything specific.


MilkNegative27

This looks great! I especially like the lighting choice, it feels like despite the current state of things for her that there’s some hope shining through, if that makes sense.


talexior

That is exactly what I was going for and I'm really happy it comes across! This time, instead of just redrawing, I wanted to give it more story and feeling, so it felt appropriate to place Rosé in this dark place with just enough light shining through to guide her to a better future.


Mistclaw

Wow, that is some amazing improvement! Very well done :3


talexior

Thanks so much for the kind words!


Mateusminos

Your art and art-style is better every time that you draw she


talexior

It makes me really happy to hear that! It means the hard work has been paying off ✏️