The Evolution of Drawings

I thought it might be fun to take some of the people that I have multiple drawings of and see how they change over time as 1.) My drawing techniques grow and change and 2.) The vision I have in my head changes. Enjoy!

Lesko Diamond
4 Pictures across 4 Years

A drawing fresh from my first semester of college, this is a picture of Lesko Diamond taken by Oja as they visit Lake Ohro in Kalitonia (Yes, I remember the story. Think about it- chronologically, Lesko is still in high school when this was "taken"). This was the picture that confirmed Lesko to "Pretty Boy" status, evidenced by his fitted, stripy sweater, scarf, and somewhat skinny jeans, paired with Vans. I had a really hard time drawing blonde hair and was still a noob at the facial shape game but I think it turned out pretty good, especially since I suck at full body drawings now. :P It was drawn on December 6, 2007, 4 years and one day ago!

This picture of Lesko in his basketball days was drawn on March 22, 2008, when Lesko was still in high school. Although he could no longer play basketball by then (due to his spinal fusion) I had fun drawing a snapshot of history during that very brief moment when Lesko was more into sports than music. His hair looks a bit better but still off from what I really want it to look like, although that could be due to the fact that it's probably supposed to be green in this picture. I was trying to show off his newfound tallness and body type. That outfit is supposed to be royal blue and bright yellow. Go Lions!

A fairly recent picture of Lesko done on January 31, 2010. I was trying to showcase his energetic personality. He's wearing his ILEN shirt (he's the letter L) and a fitted jacket over it, along with his skinny-ish jeans and Vans. I really like this picture because his Catin eyes are in proportion to his face (not too big like they usually end up!) and his facial shape is much more accurate (though a bit too round). His hair is also convincingly blond!

A very recent picture done on October 27, 2011, of Lesko with his head wrapped up in preparation for a 72 hour ambulatory EEG. His VNS magnet is also hanging onto the left strap of his backpack. It's titled "Rocky Times" because, well, life was kind of sucking for him at that particular month. Despite it all, he is still of high spirits and smiling, filling people with his endless energy. That's what I love most about him.

Moira Lochgren
3 Pictures across 9 Months

Drawn on February 16, 2011, this picture of Moira was the very first, as the idea of a Newcomer from Jadali entertained my mind. Little did I know that I'd take an attempt at my first novel with her as a main character. I drew her based off what I thought someone of Lochgren blood would look like- blonde wavy hair, oval face, two-colored eyes. From this picture, I realized that she looked like someone I know who became sort of the basis for future drawings of Moira.

A nice drawing of Moira done on September 26, 2011. It's not my best, as it kind of changes my original view, but I think it's pretty. She looks a little too much like Arwen though. :P

This latest drawing of Moira was done on her birthday, November 17, 2011 (hence I wrote "Dor Diene Ahraddwr!" as the subtitle :P). I love this picture and I think it's the most accurate by far. It shows her with very lovely hair that even I am envious of, and dressed in much warmer clothing instead of her favorite but too cold peasant tops. She even has on a scarf! So cute! Everything is perfect.

Nathan Surcaston
3 Pictures Across 1.5 Years

This is my first drawing of Nathan, done on June 20, 2010, trying to stay true to the person he's based off of. I got much right but his hair is a bit too dark, as I still can't do blond hair very well. This picture says a lot about his personality and I love his sweater vest!

Another attempt a year later (June 15, 2011), this one is also very good. Everything in the previous drawing carried over and it looks almost the same. The scars that cover his face are ever so faintly present and not really noticeable, which is how he wants it to be. He's probably the only person that can make so many large scars on his face disappear.

This latest picture, drawn after I had a very... Terabian dream, was done on November 27, 2011. Everything has continued to remain the same, from his rectangle glasses down to his sweater vest. His large eyes continue to get bigger, which is a trait of his (very wide-open, irresistibly blue, and almost sparkling with the Mark of Terabi). I picture him as very professional, softspoken, and one of the kindest souls known to man. I don't know if he marches in this outfit though... :P

Terabi
3 Pictures in 2 Years

One of the first drawings I made of Terabi, done on December 1, 2009, showing off an ageless and yet youthful appearance that I loved and definitely accepted. His hair is long and done up in ornamental ties. His boots look a bit weird though. They're supposed to be cool bound leather but they're much too big. Oh well, he's the God of Aura! He can do whatever he wants! In his hand he holds a Blade of Lovelight. I'm not sure if it's his or the blade of a new initiate, but it looks quite awesome.

Probably my favorite portrait of Terabi, this one was drawn on February 13, 2011, during a time when he was heavily on my mind. His Teracor is shown glowing blue and his youthful face radiates with kindness.

The latest full drawing of Terabi, this one was done on September 18, 2011. He holds his Staff of Lovelight and wears a Jadali-style outfit with a cloak. I love how his eyes look in this picture and one again he has that ageless youth look about him. His gifts are all centered around the emotion of love and this is so evident in these pictures.