Finished product WIP Snape and QFI

[tripperfunster]

Thanks to everyone for following the whole WIP. I stuck them all together in one file, and I've also added my QFI (quest for improvement) pic, to see the difference a couple of years can make!

Comments

[slytherinfiend.livejournal.com]

Amazing how much you progressed! It's inspirational. :D

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you, yes! It really goes to show that ANYONE can draw if they practice enough!

[glockgal.livejournal.com]

Wow, it is so cool to see them side by side like this! Between '05 and '06 there's a HUGE leap in improvement; between '06 and '07, it's refinement. That is....so cool! Now I'm all excited already for next year....only 12 months away!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Yes, refinement! Exactly! I was worried that there wouldn't be a difference between last year and this, but I'm really happy with how the last Snape turned out. It's funny too, because after drawing the 06 Snape, I was afraid to pick up a pencil again. I felt that I would never be able to draw anything that good again. :D

Perhaps in 08 I'll manage some ANIMATED SNAPE!

[outofthisplace.livejournal.com]

wow! youve come leaps and bouds! amazing!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

thanks! Its so gratifying to see improvement. Every artist should do this!

[gestaltrose.livejournal.com]

Hee! You so win! I love the eyes love and your shading totally rocks! the clothes, the collar... uh yeah... I'll stop babbling now.

*fangirls*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! And nevah stop babbling!

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

Seriously, I *know* you have said that practice is the only difference between Nov. '05 and Nov '07, but it really is quite exciting and very encouraging to see it played out. So many people bemoan the fact that "they can't draw" *whistles innocently*, yet obviously if they apply themselves, they will improve. They may never be up to your skill level (though, dude, look where you started!), but they might be pleasantly surprised at what they can achieve.

Though, I will say that I wouldn't put it past you to have always been as amazingly talented an artist as you are today and that you just hired some homeless guy do the '05 version....;D

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Ha! More like, *I* drew the 05 and I hired a homeless guy to do the last two! *snerk*

I hired a meth addict to draw James Jr for you too! :D

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

I hired a meth addict to draw James Jr for you too! :D

*Nods sagely* Meth addicts draw the best kids.

[theyreforrachel.livejournal.com]

Your shading has gotten amazing!

I love looking back at old art and saying "I DREW THAT?!" and feeling so happy about how much better I am now.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah! There's no pick me up like looking at how stinky you used to be!

[cnary-crem-dght.livejournal.com]

wooo! you've progressed lots. You're definately 'seeing' better and 'thinking' less. :D

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

ARE YOU IMPLYING THAT I DON'T THINK ANYMORE??? :D

Oh yeah, I never did. :D Yes, you're right, its all in the eyes, not the hands.

[gaycrow.livejournal.com]

What an amazing comparison.

Thanks for sharing this; I really enjoyed seeing your progress.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was fun to do!

[droxy.livejournal.com]

Practice makes perfect! Thanks for sharing your progress!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you! Lucky for me, I love to practice! I pretty much draw every day.

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

Y'know, watching someone over time, you don't realize something like this. Having them side by side--it's incredible.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Are you saying that I'm not incredible on a day to day basis?????

nah, I hear what you're saying, and yes, I agree.

[joanwilder.livejournal.com]

Yes, you're incredible on a day-to-day basis....among other...things. Must I spell them out? perverted, lecherous, kinky, prurient, adorable

[naadi.livejournal.com]

That's awesome! Thanks for posting the sequence - you should be really pleased! ^.^

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

thanks! Yes, I'm pretty happy. Hell, as long as I can see *some* progress, I'll be happy!

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

Wow! Seeing them all together like that really showcases your evolving style! Lovely, hon, just lovely!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Style. HA! Thanks, though! One day, I'll have a style. Right now, I'm just happy that people can tell who he's supposed to be!

[anguinea.livejournal.com]

damn!
way to "see"!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, who knew you had to work on your sight to be a good artist??

[flavored-glass.livejournal.com]

Wow...

*adds to memories* I need it for motivational purposes

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yes, I've mem'd a few of these from other people. It really does give ya hope, eh?

[dramedy.livejournal.com]

Definite improvements, hon, way to go! :) You applied yourself and you got gooood. :) :) YAY SNAPE. haha, only not really, he's all yours. :P

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Hopefully next year will be even better!

[gnatkip.livejournal.com]

I've been enjoying watching your progress over the past few days. Your QFI pic is amazing.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm a big fan of yours! You are one of the most unique artists out there!

[theoneontheleft.livejournal.com]

Whoa.
You should really be proud of yourself.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I don't know if I'm proud, per se, but I'm honestly thrilled that I can draw now! And I'm excited to see if I can improve this much in another year!

[rumpelgeist.livejournal.com]

I love this. Not only because you have Improved as an artist but because Things must look So different now for you. {Do you look around and See negative spaces?}

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh shit, do I evah! Everything is light and shadow and texture! I'm sure I creep people out by staring at them, even though I'm looking at the subtle highlight in the bridge of their nose, they probably think my medication isn't working. :D

I must assume, by your comment, that you do too. Thank god I'm not the only one! :D

[misconstrue.livejournal.com]

oh WOW that change is dramatic! it was really cool to see how you did it too. :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yes, I love seeing other people's WIPs. They show so much!

[canellaphile.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Great work here, and thanks for showing us. It IS inspirational. :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! QFI's are fun!

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's really impressive and very inspirational.
Accioslash pointed me here after I drew a silly drawble for Snarry100. I think she intended it to be a way of giving me hope. *g*
So, did you take a bunch of classes after Nov 05, or was it all just practice and more practice? I think I would need advice from someone, you know?
Anyway, amazing work, and very cool to see! :)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, this SHOULD serve as an inspiration to one and all!

I've only taken a couple of private art lessons in the two years, and mostly, they were more like personal critiques. I called a local art store and asked if they had anyone who was willing to teach privately. It took some calls, but I finally found someone who would do it. He showed me the types of tools that he used (very helpful) but mostly he looked at my (very crappy) stuff and showed me how to take it to the next level.

He actually wasn't even a great artist (I'm honestly, muuuch better than he is, now) but he was much more experienced, so his advice was very helpful.

I draw a LOT. Practically every day. Not because I want to practice and get better (which I do) but because I really, really love it. I think ANYONE could learn to be really good, if they practiced enough.

DO IT!!!!