Improvement meme

Candy Swing redrawn (from 2007-2008 to 2011) - click for a bigger size

Improvement meme by Bampire.

The first “Candyswing” was drawn in 2007 or 2008. I’m not quite sure and because I’ve lost the original version with my old computer when it broke down, so I can’t check. But I remember it was drawn with markers and colored digitally. And back then I had my manga-phase on.

The new version of “Candyswing” was sketched with a pencil and then painted digitally. There is a strong pin up-influence in the illustration. I think that will always stick with me because I love pin up art. It’s very feminine and beautiful. And I’m glad that I don’t have anything manga-ish in my art anymore, like a couple of years ago. It’s not that I don’t like it, but it just isn’t my thing. I love to read manga, but not to draw in that style.

It’s pretty obvious that I’ve moved from mixed media to digital painting 100%, and I think it has been a good choice for me. Also, my understanding of anatomy has improved a lot! As well as my digital coloring skills. It’s good to see I haven’t gone backwards, that’d be devastating. :’D