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We all know the famous saying how the practice makes perfect, or in other words - there‘s a chance you‘ll get so much better at something if you keep doing it every day in order to improve.

An illustrator Lorna Kelleher wanted to check if this saying is actually true. Recently, she decided to measure her progress by recreating some of her older artworks. For this she chose illustrations of Disney princesses that she drew two years ago and remade them in a way she draws today. When you put them side to side, there‘s clearly a difference – which ones do you like better?

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#1

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

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JillVille Child Care
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the growth on this one. From cartoon to reality. Well done!

Alison Campbell
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 2016 looks more Disney but the 2018 looks more realistic

Valdis
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

idk.. all of 2016 seems better for me.. i would even say 2018 looks like earlier works rather other way around.

Nevaeh love fuentez
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They may look better to you but try not to be rude about it cause she worked really hard to do all of these.

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Angie Hance
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me, the 2018 drawing looks like the 2016 drawing aged 4 or 5 years. I do prefer the 2018 better myself, but I can tell that she put so much work into both of them. Considering how it looks when I draw anything, I can tell she has so much talent!!

Fox Blox
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the both look amazing i can't even draw like the first one

Lizzy R
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can see the progress made. flow of the hair, depth of the skin tone, and the folds in clothing. and while they all look great for realistic versions of the characters I've seen people here preferring the cartoon ones as they speak more to the character themselves. Great work on improving. Keep it up.

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    #2

    Mulan

    Mulan

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    Daniel Sipes
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS....too make Mulan look Asian!

    Daniel Sipes
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys, chill. It's an extra o. You knew exactly what I meant.

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    Jan Feline
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm out of the loop, and don't watch Disney, so I don't know how the characters are supposed to look. I prefer the earlier pic, but both look good. They just look like two different people, rather than two drawings of the same person.

    Nevaeh love fuentez
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is everyone picking a favorite? Why can't u like both of them? And pointing out every detail that you think are bad is stupid cause the fact is you wouldn't be able to draw something like this.

    Angie Hance
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not necessarily that people are picking favorites, it's just something that they like or don't like. At least that's how it is for me. And truer words have never been spoken about my ability to draw anything, let alone anything as amazing as what she's drawn!! Also, I haven't read each comment super closely, but the ones for Pocahontas, I think they were critiquing rather than pointing out what they think is bad.

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    Suburbs
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it isn't. That doesn't even remotely look like Mulan. That looks more like Jasmine.

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    #3

    Ariel

    Ariel

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    Katsudina
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2016 is Ariel, and 2018 is inspired by Ariel's looks

    Sofie Agni
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she changed her style a lot, but I don't think that one is better than the other

    PeachPossum
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These later drawings may not be done using the same medium. For some of her work, she is using Speedpaint software with an Wacom Intuos drawing pad for input. I've looked into those for myself and the lower end drawing pads do not have the sensitivity of the more expensive ones. She may not be able to get the precision and variance that she normally would with freehand airbrushed acrylic. Personally, I prefer her other work altogether, but then when it comes to art, I lean toward naturalism.

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    I❤️My cat
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 2018 one looks a bit like Lily Evans (or at least how I imagine her)

    sunnyrei82
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the 2018 version better... she DOES look like a 16 year old.

    Connie Ostlund
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2016 looks breakable.2018 looks real right down to the hair color!

    Marina
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 2016 one kinda looks like it took more effort than the older version, altough the 2018 one is more realistic and has a different vibe

    Desiré Yen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018, would never have guessed it's Ariel

    Parmeisan
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For many of these, I like the 2018 version better. For this one, I prefer the 2016, and I'm seeing a lot of the same sentiment in the comments. I think it comes down to the fact that 2016 Ariel's expression is so alive and the colours are brighter. In fact, both seem to be true of most of these, but this one exemplifies the differences - and depending on which character we're looking at, the effect of "more alive" changes. I can see a lot of places where the artist has improved, but I wonder if she spent a little less time on these the second time around? Or is it partially an effort to make them "realer" and less like their cartoon models?

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    #4

    Rapunzel

    Rapunzel

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    nosoul
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2016 is better because it looks more like the real one

    Sky
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't need to look like the original. That's the point of looking at style differences.

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    Fox Blox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like 2018 cause she made her own kind of rapunzel... just me?

    Connie Ostlund
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Real one"? There IS no real Rapunzel. I prefer 2018, is a girl who has a skillet to flatten you!

    Justine Nicole
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like all she did was stop using eyeliner on the bottom lash line and add contour makeup for every one haha

    Pamela
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the combination of both strength and serenity in her face in the 2018 pic!

    Wickedangel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer 2016 for most of these…

    Sofie Agni
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she completely changed the shape of her face.

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    #5

    Belle

    Belle

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    Alusair Alustriel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lost the characteristic of Bella in 2018

    Rachel Sayers
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to comment on other peoples creativity at least learn the names of the characters.

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    Kahlo Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that this one shows the artist's own style developing. The 2016 one looks just like Disney Belle with more detail, but the one in 2018 has a completely different look and personality.

    Sky
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018 is her embracing her style, not copying the characters looks exactly. News flash, it's OKAY to have a style that differs.

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    Olivia Sini
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her face looks a little too wide 2018

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    #6

    Snow White

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    A Little Light Arson
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the 2018 ver., she looks so childish :)

    Matthew Smith
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see the Kylie Jenner effect.....

    Katsudina
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018 is Ginnifer Goodwin's Snow White!

    Fox Blox
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL the 2016 one looks so shocked

    Kimai Rosy
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The later one reminds me of the evil queen.

    Hev
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prefer them all in the 2016 ones.

    SexyEggPlant
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i dont like either..both dont have the princess's personality shining through

    Overproud Panda
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2016 looks like mean popular girls in Hollywood movies

    Vinniegret
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although this artist is very talented, I prefer the the original from, what, the 1940s?

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    #7

    Aurora

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    Sandra Taylor
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the later ones may be better drawings, but the earlier ones are true animations

    Antwnis Priest
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well... actually on all of her drawings, she seems to have lost the innocence, both 2016 and 2018 are wonderful on there own ways, but for this subject i prefer her old ones

    Angie Hance
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not meant to put anyone down, just to point out different personality types. People who are less adventurous will most likely go for the 2016 drawing because it's what is more familiar. The more adventurous will probably prefer the 2018 drawings because they look so much less like the original Disney characters. Either was, they're both awesome!!

    Sky
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a ponytail she would look like Sam from Until Dawn.

    Ewa Weber
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The characters on the right have much more individuality, they're women I'd like to meet

    Thomas Es Thomas
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they all looked better before she took her Human Anatomy course. Cartoons should really have a personality of their own, and not be locked into the rules of the real world. Just watch any cartoon from the 1990s. They are fun and free. Just don't look at the Teen Titans Go series. That ruined animation forever.

    KT Trondsen
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the 2016 better than the 2018 versions

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    #8

    Jasmine

    Jasmine

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    Alusair Alustriel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018 deosn't look quite like Yasmine.

    John Calderon
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because that ain't even Yasmine in the first place.

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    SexyEggPlant
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wrong princess...looks more like esmeralda

    Mónica Elisabeth Sacco
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jasmine? Naaaa! It's Esmeralda, from the Hunchback of Notre Dame!

    Catherine McNamee
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the 2016 versions. The 2018 look too similar.

    Jenny Lorenz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2016 is better. They are both good but 2016 is the Jasmine I know

    Erika Daniel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! Don't listen to all the haters, they're kinda dumb for not recognizing your talent!!! I'm so proud of your progress! Fantastic.

    Briar Counsell
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks more Esmarelda than Jasmine

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    #9

    Cinderella

    Cinderella

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    Erika Daniel
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow I bet you made this artist feel just great hun! So encouraging. HMU if you can do better!

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    nosoul
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without reading the title, I thought she was either the stepmother/stepsister. Way too much blush on both of them.

    Pete Bird
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2018 looks like plastic surgery

    Tomek Pluskiewicz
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 2016 each was unique. In 2018 all look like clones with different hair

    Максим Кондратюк
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It`s not the progress - it`s regress. Earlier drawings MUCH better.

    Sky
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they're not. If she stuck with that style she'd be one of hundreds of artists not embracing their unique style. It doesn't have to look like the original, that's the point. *Eyeroll*

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    Bored Fangirl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who thinks that Cinderella looks older in the 2018 drawing?

    ShiftyLookinNinjaPandaGirl
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly like all of your drawings, Even if some don´t look all the same, at least they look beautiful!

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