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It's easy to compare your artworks and drawing techniques to those of the greats and feel miserable. But if you're an aspiring creator you need to understand that nobody was born a genius and everyone has to start somewhere. And nothing proves this better than the 'Draw This Again' challenge (previously here and here).

Its rules are really simple. Artists upload side-by-side images of their earlier and current works, showcasing how much they've progressed. And some of the participants are even redoing their old pencil sketches, which makes the effect of the then and now comparison so much stronger. From realistic drawings to surreal character design, scroll down to check out the improvements and the unique art they've made over the years and upvote your favorites of these beautiful drawings.

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Two Years Of Drawing Every Day

Two Years Of Drawing Every Day

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I Broke My Neck And Was Paralyzed In December, 2010. Here Is A Photo Of The First Drawing I Did In Rehab, With Assistance From My Recreational Therapist Ashley. Followed By A Self Portrait I Did 7 Years Later. I’ve Improved A Little

I Broke My Neck And Was Paralyzed In December, 2010. Here Is A Photo Of The First Drawing I Did In Rehab, With Assistance From My Recreational Therapist Ashley. Followed By A Self Portrait I Did 7 Years Later. I’ve Improved A Little

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Found This Drawing I Did In 2008 When I Was 11 Of The Puppy We Adopted Who’s Now An Old Man

Found This Drawing I Did In 2008 When I Was 11 Of The Puppy We Adopted Who’s Now An Old Man

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It's Been Exactly Three Years Since My First Drawing, So Decided To Do This 'Draw This Again' Challenege. Not Dissappointed

It's Been Exactly Three Years Since My First Drawing, So Decided To Do This 'Draw This Again' Challenege. Not Dissappointed

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#5

Me And My Art, 6 Years Apart

Me And My Art, 6 Years Apart

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Eye Improvement In 2 Years, 13 To 15 Years Old

Eye Improvement In 2 Years, 13 To 15 Years Old

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Soozie Poozie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am mesmerized, hypnotized just looking at the tremendous detail of that beautiful blue dreamy eye!!

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Nearly 10 Years Ago I Drew Sybill Trelawney From Harry Potter, And Now I’ve Done It Again. I Pushed Myself With The Details, And I’m So Proud

Nearly 10 Years Ago I Drew Sybill Trelawney From Harry Potter, And Now I’ve Done It Again. I Pushed Myself With The Details, And I’m So Proud

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Perry Swift
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my favourite improvement. The first picture is a lot better than I could every do, but the second is just brilliant!

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I Found An Old Drawing Of Mine From When I Was Seven Of My Mad Baller Speedboat - A Hybrid Blend Of Top Fuel Dragster, Funny Car, Racing Boat, Tactical Jet Aircraft And Whatever The Hell Else I Wanted. Then I Did An Adult Version To Homage The Original

I Found An Old Drawing Of Mine From When I Was Seven Of My Mad Baller Speedboat - A Hybrid Blend Of Top Fuel Dragster, Funny Car, Racing Boat, Tactical Jet Aircraft And Whatever The Hell Else I Wanted. Then I Did An Adult Version To Homage The Original

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Lina Maverick
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is pretty much the same... you just draw in 3d. Is not that easy, to get something like this

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athornedrose
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

digital drawing? doesn't seem like pad and pencil kinda thing

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Kerri Russ
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Personally, I prefer drawings to look like drawings, not like photographs, because I can't tell the difference. The 2018 is beautiful but doesn't look like a drawing at all.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh.. photography is art too?? Plus making something not look like a drawing is extremely impressive, and adds more depth to the art.

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Awesome Progress

Awesome Progress

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Lotte
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is so talented, for someone to make this much progress just wow

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The First One I Drew When I Was Twelve Years Old. The Second Sheet Is A 25-Year-Old Guy Who Started Drawing

The First One I Drew When I Was Twelve Years Old. The Second Sheet Is A 25-Year-Old Guy Who Started Drawing

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do really hold fire in your hands my friend .. great

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A Remake Of An Old Drawing From 2014. It's Nice To See How My Art Style Changed As Well

A Remake Of An Old Drawing From 2014. It's Nice To See How My Art Style Changed As Well

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My Drawing Progress Over The Year, Criticism And Advice Always Welcome

My Drawing Progress Over The Year, Criticism And Advice Always Welcome

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Sometimes I Think That I Do Not Advance Or Improve, And Then I Find My Drawings From Years Ago

Sometimes I Think That I Do Not Advance Or Improve, And Then I Find My Drawings From Years Ago

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I could draw as well as the first picture, I'd think I was some kind of genius!

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Old Work Done Around 2008-2009 And The New Version In 2012

Old Work Done Around 2008-2009 And The New Version In 2012

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, but the first one is already a hundred times better than what I can do.

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#22

Improved Nutella

Improved Nutella

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#23

It's Always Nice To See How Far You've Come, And What All Of Your Time And Effort Has Ended Up As

It's Always Nice To See How Far You've Come, And What All Of Your Time And Effort Has Ended Up As

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It's Been 4 Years And I've Learned A Lot. And Honestly? I've Learned Most Of It By Watching Much Better Artists Than Me

It's Been 4 Years And I've Learned A Lot. And Honestly? I've Learned Most Of It By Watching Much Better Artists Than Me

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Honestly Most People Drew Better Than Me When They Were Kids. I Just Enjoyed Drawing, So I Kept Doing It, And Improved As A Byproduct

Honestly Most People Drew Better Than Me When They Were Kids. I Just Enjoyed Drawing, So I Kept Doing It, And Improved As A Byproduct

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Did A Re-Draw Of My First Ever Digital Painting From 2012. Pretty Cool To See How Far I’ve Come

Did A Re-Draw Of My First Ever Digital Painting From 2012. Pretty Cool To See How Far I’ve Come

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#27

I Got Inspired To Remake A Drawing I Made 7 Years Ago For A Friend

I Got Inspired To Remake A Drawing I Made 7 Years Ago For A Friend

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#28

This Was So Much Fun To Draw! I Used The First Pic I Ever Drew With Photoshop And Did It Again. Any Improvement?

This Was So Much Fun To Draw! I Used The First Pic I Ever Drew With Photoshop And Did It Again. Any Improvement?

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Recently I Came Across A Super Old Drawing Of Mine And I Thought It Could Be Fun To Redraw Or Paint The Thing. I Added Some Details Though To Make It Look Nicer Besides The Whole Rendering Part And Everything Else

Recently I Came Across A Super Old Drawing Of Mine And I Thought It Could Be Fun To Redraw Or Paint The Thing. I Added Some Details Though To Make It Look Nicer Besides The Whole Rendering Part And Everything Else

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hab ich dich erwischt, Julia! Liebste Grüße von Inga/Ritchat :D

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Redesigned A Character That Was Created In 2010, Called Semira, Now Called Lily. I Find It Very Cool To Remake Old Designs, 'Cause It's Easier To See How I Have Evolved

Redesigned A Character That Was Created In 2010, Called Semira, Now Called Lily. I Find It Very Cool To Remake Old Designs, 'Cause It's Easier To See How I Have Evolved

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