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PolarisAstrum — Artwork Progression 2005-2009

Published: 2009-03-11 13:00:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 1065; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 0
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Been meaning to do one of these for a long time now.

Quick notes:
1. My 2005 works, drawn back when I started to take art seriously. The first one was probably drawn on January and the other around the Summer(I didn't put the month on my signature back then). Also, that's the first time I drew a full background that covered the entire paper.
2. 2006. These two are the perfect example seen as they're two versions of the same work. My Fire Elemental unicorn, Fogo. The first was drawn back in January, as you can see, the background does not cover the entire paper, I broke this bad habit that year.
The 2nd work is from December. Can you spot the differences?
3. 2007. First work done in January of that year, first time I drew Mîr too, I love her. This is when she and Ninni met btw.
2nd work was a contest entry for =daughterofthestars with Cy'ra and Trace, I'm still very fond of that work Done in September.
4. 2008. My less productive year so far when it comes down to the number of works done, but it's understandable, right? I mean my works take much longer to make now. First image displays my beloved chars Alcor, Adhara and Zuni. Didn't pay much attention to the bg, did I? Done in February.
2nd image is my favorite work so far and best too, I think. Ninniach and Mîr again, enjoying a romantic night. Done in October.
5. 2009. Opened the year bringing one of my oldest chars to life. Payed much more attention to the background than on any of my previous works, it totally payed off. Done in February.
Who knows where this year is going to lead me too?

This is for all of you that think that your art sucks. I'm not the greatest artist(that's for sure XD), but I think that seeing that beautiful black, fire maned horse up there and the last work displayed gives you a good idea of the message, right?

Without practice, you won't get where you want so just keep working! There are no shortcuts when it comes to the real essence of artistic improvement.

All works displayed are © to me.
Ninniach, Mîr, Alcor, Adhara, Zuni, Trace, Memoria and Fogo are all © to me. If you steal them, I'll make sure it's the last thing you do
The lovely Cy'ra, depicted with Trace, is © to

I my colored pencils! *drools*

Edit: I forgot to say this, but it's really important.
I want to thank Ashley, whom you might know as *SilverFlameWanderer . She was probably my greatest inspiration and still is. You can see that my style was greatly influenced by hers, especially on my earliest works and you could see it better if she still had her old works up at Elfwood. She's been one of my greatest supporters ever since I posted my ugly works at Elfwood on 20th December 2004. I'm very thankful that you believed that I could go farther in art and develop my skills hun, thank you so so so much for all your advices and wonderful critics, words cannot express to you how thankful I am. I could have never gotten this far without you
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PolarisAstrum In reply to ??? [2010-06-21 14:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Hmm... She doesn't have a name really. The image was supposed to depict the Guardian of Nightmares XD So yeah, I guess you can call her that I really have to redo that piece sometime.

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Tweede-Kans [2009-11-21 21:34:27 +0000 UTC]

Ah... I kept poking through your gallery and couldn't find this... HERE it is!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Tweede-Kans [2009-11-22 15:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you for the !

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Tweede-Kans In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-11-22 21:23:08 +0000 UTC]

YOu're welcome!

And--randomly--it's fun having all these replies from you. I know you've been busy and all, but it's great to have you back around dA, if only for a bit.

Did you get that e-mail I sent a while back, with "Red Star Passes"? 'Cos I can send it again. I think I will....

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Tweede-Kans [2009-11-22 21:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I miss dA, hopefully I'll have lots of time for this place on Christmas break.

Yes, I did, but I honestly forgot about it and haven't heard the song yet, sorry!

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Tweede-Kans In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-11-22 21:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, LOL I just sent it again XD

And no worries. I just wasn't sure if I'd sent it along yet or not.

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LauraRobjohns [2009-03-18 17:21:05 +0000 UTC]

Its always great to see how much you've improved!
I think your best one is the comparison of Fogo and that was in the same year! Well done Joana! You keep at it girl!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to LauraRobjohns [2009-03-18 17:22:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Laura! And thank you for the too!

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LauraRobjohns In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-18 18:40:02 +0000 UTC]

No probs

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LiveVivaciously [2009-03-14 20:32:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow! what a difference four years makes!
I remember following your art and thinking it was amazing in 06' when I first found elfwood

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PolarisAstrum In reply to LiveVivaciously [2009-03-18 13:50:26 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you so much hun!
And thanks for the too!

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LiveVivaciously In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-18 21:30:39 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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LauraRobjohns [2009-03-14 16:55:27 +0000 UTC]

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PolarisAstrum In reply to LauraRobjohns [2009-03-18 13:51:32 +0000 UTC]

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Aryenne [2009-03-14 06:20:24 +0000 UTC]

It's amazing how quickly you can come so far, isn't it? When going through it, it all seems tedious and inconsequential. Put it up like this, and it can really throw everything into perspective . . .

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Aryenne [2009-03-18 13:52:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh I know! I was so disappointed because I felt like I had reached a point where my art wasn't really going anywhere, but after doing this, I realised how wrong I was!

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Aryenne In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-27 01:52:33 +0000 UTC]

It's a good feeling, isn't it? I got there recently, myself.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Aryenne [2009-04-03 14:07:53 +0000 UTC]

It's a great feeling! Especially when it comes when you're about to give up on art. I wasn't feeling comfortable with my art at the time and really didn't like anything I drew because I felt like I was stuck, this proved me wrong ^^

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crazedjacksparrowfan [2009-03-13 10:28:16 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is really amazing! I love to look at how much people have improved, as well as myself. The difference is incredible, congratulations! ^.^ I hope you continue to perfect your style

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PolarisAstrum In reply to crazedjacksparrowfan [2009-03-18 13:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much hun! And I will for sure!

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crazedjacksparrowfan In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-19 10:32:44 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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SilverFlameWanderer [2009-03-12 14:41:18 +0000 UTC]

Aw, Joana

Ah, I remember Elfwood...the good ol' days. Hmm, not really...But looking back, there is still a fondness there.

Your artwork is incredible. I've noticed improvement, but I've never really considered it over a time span. I always just saw it in intervals, ya know? The constant updates kind of hide the true magnitude of improvement until you really look at it.

I went through my old Elfwood pictures the other night. I can't believe how much both of us have improved over the past few years. And, to think, we're still traveling that path.

Much love

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2009-03-18 13:55:37 +0000 UTC]

I see what you mean, that's one of the reasons why I was so disappointed with my art, I thought I wasn't getting anywhere really, but when I picked up my old works, I saw that I was wrong. It helps you to keep wanting to improve!

Thank you so much Ashley Your words always mean a lot to me!

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ChickenMight [2009-03-12 13:31:13 +0000 UTC]

I drawing like you in 2006

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PolarisAstrum In reply to ChickenMight [2009-03-18 13:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Well, just keep practicing then!

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ChickenMight In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-18 17:05:31 +0000 UTC]

I will ^^

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unicorndreams [2009-03-12 09:55:46 +0000 UTC]

wow you can see the improvment from 05/06 untill now! Cant wait to see the all new 09!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to unicorndreams [2009-03-18 13:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Haha, me too. Thank you hun!

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Bindilover [2009-03-12 06:46:32 +0000 UTC]

WOW that's some huge improvements hun

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Bindilover [2009-03-18 13:56:51 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks And thank you for the too!

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Bindilover In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-22 11:27:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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EvilCheese2 [2009-03-12 05:22:51 +0000 UTC]

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PolarisAstrum In reply to EvilCheese2 [2009-03-18 13:57:14 +0000 UTC]

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RazzinAussi [2009-03-12 02:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow Joana... just... wow. you have improved SO much over the past 4 years...
Im so proud of you : )
great job hun

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PolarisAstrum In reply to RazzinAussi [2009-03-18 13:57:43 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you SO much hun!

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RazzinAussi In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-19 03:13:01 +0000 UTC]

Haha no problem

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bsbhorsegirl [2009-03-12 01:47:44 +0000 UTC]

You have improved much in the past four years.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to bsbhorsegirl [2009-03-18 13:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, seems like it XD

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dark0kage [2009-03-11 23:41:21 +0000 UTC]

u have natural talent

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-03-18 13:58:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Although I don't really believe in talent

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dark0kage In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-22 19:06:14 +0000 UTC]

really y?

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-03-24 11:59:27 +0000 UTC]

I believe that you can do whatever you want just by believing you can, not because you have some sort of talent to do so. I do think that some people are more prone to some things than others, but I think that's because one may have more will than the other to do that thing. Ok, I don't think I made any sense XD

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dark0kage In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-03-27 23:21:11 +0000 UTC]

no u did its really good actually i totally understood it!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-04-03 14:06:13 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear that

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dark0kage In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-04-05 18:28:54 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!so how r u lately???

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-04-06 15:06:09 +0000 UTC]

Ah, nothing much has been happening, life's been pretty boring actually, laziness has finally taken complete control of my body and mind XD And you?

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dark0kage In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-04-08 03:31:26 +0000 UTC]

i wish so much stress is on me right now!!!! ugh i wish i could transport to my own little place to escape everything!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-04-08 18:07:34 +0000 UTC]

Let me guess, school work right?

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dark0kage In reply to PolarisAstrum [2009-04-09 00:01:34 +0000 UTC]

that, girl scouts and thater stuff!!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to dark0kage [2009-04-09 20:35:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it does sound like a lot of stuff! Good luck with all that hun!

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