My work is often divided between the precision of digital design and the unpredictability of the analog world. When I dedicate time to my personal art, I reach for markers, pencils, and drawing pens: it’s my way of "unplugging" from the screen and reconnecting with the physical material.
In this illustration, I wanted to explore strong contrasts, like the bold red of the glasses against the deep blue reflections in the hair. There are details I absolutely love: the brown plant that wraps around the wrist like a tattoo and the orange flowers that blend harmoniously with her hair.
However, the creative process is also made of doubts. Looking at this drawing today, there are elements I would approach differently: the yellow flower still leaves me feeling unsure, and the foliage behind her neck is a detail I would rework to give the composition more room to breathe.
It is precisely in this gap between what I imagined and what I see on the page that the most interesting part of my work resides. I’ve learned that looking at my own art with intellectual honesty (accepting even the parts that don’t quite convince me) isn’t a failure, but an essential exercise for evolving my style.
How do you handle the details that don't quite convince you in your work?
