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rontufox — Draw this again by Rontufox
Published: 2014-04-05 15:38:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 773; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 1
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I've been stressed at work so I decided to do this.The one on the left actually used to be in my gallery when I first joined 5 years ago, and I was really proud of it, until one day I realized how it wasn't any near as good as I imagined. So I deleted that thing pretty fast. Still, part of me kept liking it since I used to like it so much... I always really wanted to redo it, but didn't feel I could pull it off. Well, now I am very happy!
Newer version full upload here: rontufox.deviantart.com/art/Sa…
Special thanks to chickenoverlord who helped me find a brush for the dragon.
Thanks also for coming to the stream guys, it meant a lot with this piece.
Draw this again meme template here bampire.deviantart.com/art/Mem…
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I think both look great! the first one looks a little feminine, but the effort shows! you even added a little zipper! 
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Thank you! Yeah I put a ton of effort into that old one haha... I'm glad I can now draw the same concept better, and with more ease!
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ZOMG! both of em' look good indeed! What a change huh?
But the newest version it's the one I like more! I guess I'm a sucker for bright colors, simpler and clear look! it's an Eyecandy to my eyes, it just catches my attention first!
Whoa indeed Rontu man, it's incredible how much one style can change over time... it's amazing! I'm glad that you decided to show us this pieces, it's always interesting! I'll agree with most of the peeps here, the newer one it's such a joy to look, it's best version!
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Thank you! Yeah I love seeing how styles change over time 
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And Shuichi says that the first one is "too cool." He also added that the newer version has a really good atmosphere and feeling about it. It matches the image of Sai in the manga much more.
The first picture also looks more complicated, like you spent too much time on it... Of course, you spent a lot of time working on the new one, but it looks really simple and "smart" compared to the first one.
He likes both pictures, and he thinks both were drawn skillfully, but the newer version is better.
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"Too cool?" 
Yeah, the first one is way overworked. The shading is so ugly too, ugh. All those streaks everywhere... You're right about the "smarter" thing, when I went to color the first one I was like "uhhh, how make look cool??" whereas the second one I knew exactly how I wanted it to turn out. I'm really happy cuz a lot of people have been saying the second one has a lot more charm/atmosphere.
Thanks both!
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That comment was all Shuichi
lol, I dunno what he meant by "too cool," but I guess Sai wasn't such a "cool" character to him, and the new version has the right feel.
I didn't know what he meant by "smarter" either, but what you're saying sounds like what he was trying to explain to me, lol. The new version just looks like you knew what you were doing.
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Yeah, Sai defnitely isn't cool lolol Okay that's what I thought he meant.
Yeah~ I wasn't a huge idiot while coloring this like the previous version~
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Both drawlings are good, cus you've always been a good artist, lol, but the newer version is definitely Sai. The first one is a bit off... I guess it's something about the shape of the nose and/or motuh, which of course weren't drawn badly. It's just not as Sai-ish as the newer version.
Your style now is much more enjoyable and pleasing to look at too. The colors are more lively, and it has a really nice and clean look.
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Wow, you guys were up late/early
Yeah, I really hate the nose and mouth in the first one... they look dumpy. The ears too. The eyes and hair are okay, those are the only elements I don't hate haha! Everything else looks too awkward.
I've always had a heck of a time with color, but now it's like the staple of my style..... it's so weird. Do you remember? I never thought I'd be able to use color haha all I wanted to do was black and white.
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lol, yes, I remember you being very miserable with color, and you didn't understand it at all and thought that you'd never understand. You're all grown up naow
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theyre both p good but the newer one is so much more better! it really catches my eyes quickly and its much more pleasant to look at
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Ah! I see exactly what you mean now that you mention it! Didn't think of it that way.
Thank you for looking!
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the first one is awesome but the new one fits your style
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I hate the first one!
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Awesome! I really like the first one, but the newer one has a lot of charm to it.
good work man!
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Really?? Guh I always feel so embarrassed over the first one... Maybe it's not as bad as I view it...? Looks horrible to me!
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That' so cool! I can definitely see the improvement.
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Thanks
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Me too! I love seeing the progression, and growth of style! It also gives me hope, so that I can do better. Which your picture does a very good job of doing(igniting my inner hope)!
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On the subject of encouragement, here's also this: rontukid.deviantart.com/art/Sh…
But seriously, I'm really glad this helped give you hope! It's true that these things all come with time, as long as you keep making art. It's usually so slow though!
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