Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
686Kviews
30 Artists Challenge Themselves To Redraw Their Old ‘Crappy’ Drawings, Prove That Practice Makes Perfect
It's easy to compare your artworks and drawing techniques to those of the greats and feel miserable. But if you're an aspiring creator you need to understand that nobody was born a genius and everyone has to start somewhere. And nothing proves this better than the 'Draw This Again' challenge (previously here and here).
Its rules are really simple. Artists upload side-by-side images of their earlier and current works, showcasing how much they've progressed. And some of the participants are even redoing their old pencil sketches, which makes the effect of the then and now comparison so much stronger. From realistic drawings to surreal character design, scroll down to check out the improvements and the unique art they've made over the years and upvote your favorites of these beautiful drawings.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Two Years Of Drawing Every Day
RELATED:
#2
I Broke My Neck And Was Paralyzed In December, 2010. Here Is A Photo Of The First Drawing I Did In Rehab, With Assistance From My Recreational Therapist Ashley. Followed By A Self Portrait I Did 7 Years Later. I’ve Improved A Little
#3
Found This Drawing I Did In 2008 When I Was 11 Of The Puppy We Adopted Who’s Now An Old Man
#4
It's Been Exactly Three Years Since My First Drawing, So Decided To Do This 'Draw This Again' Challenege. Not Dissappointed
#5
Me And My Art, 6 Years Apart
#6
Eye Improvement In 2 Years, 13 To 15 Years Old
Soozie Poozie 6 years ago
I am mesmerized, hypnotized just looking at the tremendous detail of that beautiful blue dreamy eye!!
#7
1 Year Improvement
#9
My Drawing Improvement 2014 - 2017
#10
Nearly 10 Years Ago I Drew Sybill Trelawney From Harry Potter, And Now I’ve Done It Again. I Pushed Myself With The Details, And I’m So Proud
Perry Swift 6 years ago
This is my favourite improvement. The first picture is a lot better than I could every do, but the second is just brilliant!
#11
I Found An Old Drawing Of Mine From When I Was Seven Of My Mad Baller Speedboat - A Hybrid Blend Of Top Fuel Dragster, Funny Car, Racing Boat, Tactical Jet Aircraft And Whatever The Hell Else I Wanted. Then I Did An Adult Version To Homage The Original
#12
Awesome Progress
#14
My Drawing Improvement 2013 - 2017
#15
A Little Evolution Trough The Time
#16
The First One I Drew When I Was Twelve Years Old. The Second Sheet Is A 25-Year-Old Guy Who Started Drawing
#17
A Remake Of An Old Drawing From 2014. It's Nice To See How My Art Style Changed As Well
#18
My Drawing Progress Over The Year, Criticism And Advice Always Welcome
#19
One Year Drawing Progress
#20
Sometimes I Think That I Do Not Advance Or Improve, And Then I Find My Drawings From Years Ago
Perry Swift 6 years ago
If I could draw as well as the first picture, I'd think I was some kind of genius!
#21
Old Work Done Around 2008-2009 And The New Version In 2012
#22
Improved Nutella
#23
It's Always Nice To See How Far You've Come, And What All Of Your Time And Effort Has Ended Up As
#24
It's Been 4 Years And I've Learned A Lot. And Honestly? I've Learned Most Of It By Watching Much Better Artists Than Me
#25
Honestly Most People Drew Better Than Me When They Were Kids. I Just Enjoyed Drawing, So I Kept Doing It, And Improved As A Byproduct
#26
Did A Re-Draw Of My First Ever Digital Painting From 2012. Pretty Cool To See How Far I’ve Come
#27
I Got Inspired To Remake A Drawing I Made 7 Years Ago For A Friend
#28
This Was So Much Fun To Draw! I Used The First Pic I Ever Drew With Photoshop And Did It Again. Any Improvement?
#29
Recently I Came Across A Super Old Drawing Of Mine And I Thought It Could Be Fun To Redraw Or Paint The Thing. I Added Some Details Though To Make It Look Nicer Besides The Whole Rendering Part And Everything Else
#30
Redesigned A Character That Was Created In 2010, Called Semira, Now Called Lily. I Find It Very Cool To Remake Old Designs, 'Cause It's Easier To See How I Have Evolved
Note: this post originally had 139 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
Add New Image
What do you think ?
stellermatt 6 years ago
in some cases it also shows how far modern technology has come too. great pics
Warbu 6 years ago
I wish there were more hand drawn stuff... Even though they're beautiful, tehcnology improves, and it's easier to delete mistakes you've made, but handmade will always be nicer for me, with flaws and all.
diane a 6 years ago
am gritting my teeth here and posting a pic i painted from National Geographo 1967 . i still have the original photograph and have the original cover with the Afgan girl - which i somewhere started to paint refugee-5b...d58cab.jpg 
stellermatt 6 years ago
in some cases it also shows how far modern technology has come too. great pics
Warbu 6 years ago
I wish there were more hand drawn stuff... Even though they're beautiful, tehcnology improves, and it's easier to delete mistakes you've made, but handmade will always be nicer for me, with flaws and all.
diane a 6 years ago
am gritting my teeth here and posting a pic i painted from National Geographo 1967 . i still have the original photograph and have the original cover with the Afgan girl - which i somewhere started to paint refugee-5b...d58cab.jpg
You May Like Our Community’s 50 Favorite Nature And Animal Photography Moments, Captured By Talented Photographers 40 Amazing Photos That Capture The Beauty Of Everyday Life 30 People Draw Their Dreams And Others Offer Their Explanations
Community Panda
Community Panda
Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦
Related on Bored Panda
