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“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Being a girl is not for the weak.

Read more if you want cause I’m rambling. Lol.

For the past month, I felt frustrated with drawing in general. And the issue was that I kept comparing my art to other artists which I shouldn’t have in the first place.

I’ve always been drawn to drawing portraits but i sucked at proportions so much that I would sketch for almost an hour before rendering. I hated it. It made me feel like I was an idiot for not getting it. Then came the rendering—oh, dear. I didn’t understand why I hated the whole process yet went back to it like it was a toxic ex.

So, I decided to take a break and reflected: What can I do to enjoy drawing again? Does it mean accepting that a certain art style isn’t for me? That was a hard pill to swallow but I embraced the change and tried something completely different and here it is.

I don’t know where this is going but I’m having fun. Maybe it’s cause I don’t have to render so much. Lol. But I’m feeling more at ease and I’m looking forward to more creations.

Another member from NewJeans — Haerin.

This time, I tried a new drawing style where I paint in grayscale then color on top and I’m not sure if I like it or not.

The colors aren’t popping as they should be but this is my first attempt and I guess I used too much brown😂 However, I’m attempting this style once again, so I’ll see how it comes out then post it.

Do you also paint in grayscale or you’re a master in colors?👀

Minji from new jeans.

Since newjeans are coming back, I thought of celebrating their return by drawing one of the members, Minji.