Improvement Thread

[Aquacorde]

guys guys show us how far youve come!! pick a few pieces to compare between and see how far you've come! doesnt matter if the pieces arent too similar or it's been a week or month or year or five just take a look back and see the improvement!

(i'll put mine up later i have a specific thing in mind i dont have access to rn haha)

 

[Circuit]

So I've come a very long way, through ups and downs and I still have a very long way to go, but the road ahead has more drops and very steep climbs as far as I can see. My effects usage, depth, flow lighting etc have all greatly improved since I started, and I can show you this. I'll show you some old pieces first, and then you can see how I've improved through some newer stuff.

Old stuff:

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Right, and now I'll show you some newer stuff:

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I think it's quite clear how I've improved really, and how I'm still improving and always will be improving because perfection doesn't exist SAY WHAAAAT? {D:}

 

[Aquacorde]

aiden yes your compisition is way better now wow :o

i've just got like... ten days difference between these but it's ten days of constant work haha

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3/23 & 3/26

3/31 & 4/6

 

[JustJeff]

In think its bin about a few years when i 1st started using Photoshop. About 3 years back if i'm not mistaken. I was quite desperate to get my hands on the program and asked around if any 1 I knew had it. CS3 was my 1st program to get into the Art business. I don't really wanna tell my story but worked my way around the program, and the functions of course, and ended as a satisfied being.
Looking back at it, I remember the struggles of making something out of the program, but now I know, even the simplest of cropping can give you quite the exquisite signature.
My work can definitely cud use improvement but I usually take it easy now and then~ No rush what so ever on polishing the art of Photoshop~

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Old

New

 

[Neko]

Here's a piece from 2012 of my fursona character:

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And my most recent pic of that same character (with my bf's fursona as well):

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I feel as if I've improved quite a bit over these past few years. :3

 

[Melacine]

Last year:

A couple weeks ago:

 

[Magistrum]

Err I don't know if I improved at all, but I'll give this a shot ;~;
2013

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2014

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2015

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I guess it had some consistency through the years but more or less stagnant...huh.

 

[Circuit]

2016 o_O Not quite sure how you've done stuff for next year, but ok then! Haha

So I decided to create a new banner for myself. I think it's eh. But, I reckon using new techniques and learning my way more around photoshop is an improvement right?
I also messed around with an idea for a border I had. I dunno what it is, but it kinda works, so it stays.

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This was my previous sig, using the same kind of techniques. I am pretty sure my new one is an improvement.

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[Magistrum]

^Oh lol didnt notice i messed up the year haha! Honest mistake.

 

[an illegible mess.]

2013:

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2015:

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[Fairy]

Okay, for the record, some of this stuff you guys posted is painfully good; no matter how many years are in between.

2012

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2015

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Tried to find the same picture for a better reference point. Gotta say, I don't think my art skills have improved, but my editing skills have to some degree. I'm not crazy about this revamp, but I improved in the places I wanted to, I think. :)

 

[Skip Class]

No one needs to put themselves through the pain of looking at these:

GRAPHICS
2009

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2015

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DIGITAL ART
2010 (?)

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First dA ID lol.

END OF 2014

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I barely do any stuff outside school stuff ;-;

 

[Circuit]

2015

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:O Zappy, that's so good! You should do more! You also have to show me how you get them squiggly glowing effects and such. Or just give me a tut for that piece. Its so damn nice!

 

[Skip Class]

:O Zappy, that's so good! You should do more! You also have to show me how you get them squiggly glowing effects and such. Or just give me a tut for that piece. Its so damn nice!

Maybe I might xD

My current laptop is currently being repaired atm unfortunately, but if I happen to find the tutorial for the piece I'll shoot you a message.

 

[Circuit]

Maybe I might xD

Please do! If you have the time, a new face is always appreciated around here :)

And if you do find that tut I'll love you forever!

 

[SiriusAlpha]

Here's my first attempt and my latest one. They're not that good but I can tell I'm improving.

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First (Yes I know it's a fail)

Newest

 

[Circuit]

Here's my first attempt and my latest one. They're not that good but I can tell I'm improving.

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First (Yes I know it's a fail)

Newest

Dude, you're definitely improving! Look how much smoother they are, and the anatomy of your drawings has improved too! Keep at it, and maybe show us more of your drawings!

 

[SiriusAlpha]

Dude, you're definitely improving! Look how much smoother they are, and the anatomy of your drawings has improved too! Keep at it, and maybe show us more of your drawings!

Thanks! My friends all say I'm improving too. Here are some more samples from a little bit earlier than the latest one. I do OC requests and two of the ones I just uploaded are OC requests."image removed"

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[Circuit]

Thanks! My friends all say I'm improving too. Here are some more samples from a little bit earlier than the latest one. I do OC requests and two of the ones I just uploaded are OC requests.

You should make a gallery of these, where you can log how you're improving, and we can give you tips and advice. Some C&C always goes a long way to improving :)

 

[deliriouspurple]

I wanna share mine, I haven't got much touch in art especially in graphics lately but this is my improvement so far

I don't really draw often especially portraits but this is so far what I got
Around 2010 or 2011 I can't remember

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I laugh so hard at this xD it brings me memories... I can't remember who I was trying to draw I think it's Selena Gomez

So using straight lines wasn't my thing back then

Recent work

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I decided to take it more seriously e.e my classmate was teaching me basics and rules

I'm still not using a straight edge for this kind of drawing but because of that my hand became firmer and controllable :)

Signatures
2011

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I rely too much on c4ds and textures I was like "let the blending mode decide" xD

Recent works

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Now I've been using more brushes and textures