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Hey pandas, I have been always struggling with drawing. Even after practicing it for a while, my drawings still suck. Recently, I watched a professional artist create illustrations and I was completely shocked at how easy and fast she was drawing. Now I feel hopeless.

So my question is - is it a talent you are born with or can you learn it with lots of practice? Post your before and after pics of your progress.

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13 Years Progress Of Drawing An Eye

13 Years Progress Of Drawing An Eye

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Age 6 Vs Age 26

Age 6 Vs Age 26

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My Little Sisters Whale When She Was 8 Compared To Her Now At 26

My Little Sisters Whale When She Was 8 Compared To Her Now At 26

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From 2013-2015

From 2013-2015

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

Both of them are nice, first goes more to illustration , other reality

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2008 (3 Hours) Vs 2015 (15 Minutes)

2008 (3 Hours) Vs 2015 (15 Minutes)

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2003 Vs 2015

2003 Vs 2015

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I've Only Recently Started Using Charcoal And I Think I'm Progressing Well!

I've Only Recently Started Using Charcoal And I Think I'm Progressing Well!

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

Omg I love pit bulls! When people say they are bad they are blaming the wrong end of the leash, judge the deed not the breed

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2001 -2015

2001 -2015

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

That's an improvement! But I have to say that the 2001 version wasn't bad either. How old were you then?

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My Portrait In Digital Drawing

My Portrait In Digital Drawing

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5 Years Between Ferrari F1 Car Drawings

5 Years Between Ferrari F1 Car Drawings

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

wow the first one is really good, considering you were only 11 wow the first one is really good, considering you were only 11

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Fantine 2013 Vs 2014

Fantine 2013 Vs 2014

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

How cool to do a repeat and see for yourself! Even though you're obviously talented, it must be rewarding to see your growth. And don't we all want to know our hard work is helping us grow?

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From Pencil To Acrylic In 7 Years

From Pencil To Acrylic In 7 Years

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2000 Vs. 2016 Pencil Work

2000 Vs. 2016 Pencil Work

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

Yes, both are great! Talented for sure! I see greater maturity in that 2nd one.

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2013 Age 11 Vs 2016 Age 13

2013 Age 11 Vs 2016 Age 13

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

Wow great progress! Keep going! We are looking forward to your "Age 15" version!! :)

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Woodburning 2009 Vs 2014

Woodburning 2009 Vs 2014

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

The second is a woodburning, too? I've never seen such beauty teased out of wood. What type wood was used?

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Change Of Clouds From 2015 To 2016

Change Of Clouds From 2015 To 2016

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Progress Over 13 Years.

Progress Over 13 Years.

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

Your kitten was done at age 13? Amazing! And yet, even though that kitten is fabulous, I see maturity in the 2nd, bold darks, shadows and light. I keep noticing that. As artists grow, they seem less afraid of the darker darks, keeping paper white, more drama to the piece.

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Three Years!

Three Years!

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

You're really great with comic eyes and I love that bottom right one, I want to move there!

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July 2015 Vs May 2016

July 2015 Vs May 2016

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

Great progress! One massive tip from a designer, lose the lines! If you can get the definition of different elements of the face without drawing lines but by using shadows (like you are downing very nicely bytheway) you get a way more realistic portrait! Keep it up!

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Horse Development

Horse Development

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5 Years Of Practice (12 Vs 17 Years)

5 Years Of Practice (12 Vs 17 Years)

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Progress

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

Both are insanely good but the second one... wow... and the detail in the background just makes it so mch better...

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The Big Lebowski - Walter 2013 Vs. 2016

The Big Lebowski - Walter 2013 Vs. 2016

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Slender Grumpy Lisa

Slender Grumpy Lisa

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Panda

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

Another born with talent! What have you done to increase level of skill, though? Do you take art in school? At an arts school? Or just lots of practice?

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#41

I Hope I Didn't Reach My Full Potential.

I Hope I Didn't Reach My Full Potential.

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

Oh, my! You already have talent, yet look at the growth! Beautiful shading! Hey, I'm 59 and hadn't drawn or painted in 40 years. Now, that would be a sad before and after, cuz I was better then! However, I'm doing and learning many things every time I work! You're nowhere near your potential and never will be, you see. You'll learn and grow until you're a very old man! I hope you keep at it.

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#43

Paleoart From 2007 And 2016

Paleoart From 2007 And 2016

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2014 Vs. 2016

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Digital Painting - 1 Year Of Difference!!

Digital Painting - 1 Year Of Difference!!

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

Wow! And the first was already awesome! How long did it take you to do each of these?

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From Sketch To Digital Painting

From Sketch To Digital Painting

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2013 To 2016

2013 To 2016

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7 Years Difference!

7 Years Difference!

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

Oh wow both of these are amazing. The second one particularly so :)

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2013 Vs 2015

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

That second one is breathtakingly beautiful... I mean wow... Never seen anything drawn like that before...

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#52

Changed The Ship's Windows For Other Details Through The Years.

Changed The Ship's Windows For Other Details Through The Years.

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2004-2015

2004-2015

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1993 & 2016

1993 & 2016

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

Oh, dear Lord, they're both beautiful! But yes, the second is masterful.

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At 16 And 18 Years Old

At 16 And 18 Years Old

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2012 Vs 2016

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6 Years Of Practice!

6 Years Of Practice!

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From Sketch To Masterpiece

From Sketch To Masterpiece

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1988 Vs. 2016 Pencil Work

1988 Vs. 2016 Pencil Work

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97-14

97-14

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2012 (charcoal Drawing Of My Aunt) Vs 2015 (pen Drawing Aunt's Marriage Photo)

2012 (charcoal Drawing Of My Aunt) Vs 2015 (pen Drawing Aunt's Marriage Photo)

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2013 (age 14) / 2015 (age 16)

2013 (age 14) / 2015 (age 16)

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2013...2016

2013...2016

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

Ok, you started with talent! How long did the flower take to complete? I really like them both!

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My Work From 2013 (13 Years Old) To 2016 (16 Years Old)

My Work From 2013 (13 Years Old) To 2016 (16 Years Old)

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Robson De Figueiredo, Brazil, 2005 - 2015

Robson De Figueiredo, Brazil, 2005 - 2015

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2012 Vs 2014

2012 Vs 2014

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2013~2016 Digital Form~ball Pen Form

2013~2016 Digital Form~ball Pen Form

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2011 And 2016.

2011 And 2016.

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My Daughter's Progress Over 7 Years

My Daughter's Progress Over 7 Years

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Perfection In 3 Years (from Age 11 To 14)

Perfection In 3 Years (from Age 11 To 14)

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Marilyn Monroe Progression

Marilyn Monroe Progression

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Amazing What 2 Years Can Do And (hopefully) Still Improve

Amazing What 2 Years Can Do And (hopefully) Still Improve

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2014 To 2016

2014 To 2016

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All About Figuring Out One's True Aim- Plenty Of Surprisingly Excellent Steps In Between

All About Figuring Out One's True Aim- Plenty Of Surprisingly Excellent Steps In Between

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2011 - 2016 Pencil Work

2011 - 2016 Pencil Work

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4 Years Into Perfecting Eyes Drawing

4 Years Into Perfecting Eyes Drawing

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Portrait (own Photo)

Portrait (own Photo)

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2008 Vs 2015

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2012 - 2016 Color Work

2012 - 2016 Color Work

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Still Life In 2016

Still Life In 2016

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2006

2006

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Three Years Progress..

Three Years Progress..

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2015 And 2016

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Pencil Skills - 2013 V 2015

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2014 -2016

2014 -2016

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I Call This "four Blondes" - The Last Is A Current Wip, But It's The Most Recent Blonde. :)

I Call This "four Blondes" - The Last Is A Current Wip, But It's The Most Recent Blonde. :)

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Still Learning ☺️

Still Learning ☺️

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2010 Vs 2013

2010 Vs 2013

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Queen Of The Water. Model: Marina Marchenko

Queen Of The Water. Model: Marina Marchenko

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2012

2012

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2015

2015

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2015 To 2016

2015 To 2016

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

@Sabrina Jozová Discouraging pompous people like you shouldn't even comment if you can't see the progression.

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Still Life In 2015

Still Life In 2015

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First Painting April 2012 54 Y. O.

First Painting April 2012 54 Y. O.

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April 2016. 58 Y. O.

April 2016. 58 Y. O.

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Flaming Lily, Progress After 9 Yrs

Flaming Lily, Progress After 9 Yrs

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Year Drawing Challenge. 2015/ Day2 - 2016 / Day324

Year Drawing Challenge. 2015/ Day2 - 2016 / Day324

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13 Years Vs. 16 (character In The Newest Piece Belongs To Grypwolf, Art By Me)

13 Years Vs. 16 (character In The Newest Piece Belongs To Grypwolf, Art By Me)

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Spring Maidens 2007 - 2016

Spring Maidens 2007 - 2016

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2015 To 2016

2015 To 2016

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Part 2 :

Part 2 :

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