diff --git a/src/routes/blog/2026/0205.md b/src/routes/blog/2026/0205.md index e8c3e07..bec48e8 100644 --- a/src/routes/blog/2026/0205.md +++ b/src/routes/blog/2026/0205.md @@ -695,4 +695,36 @@ I'm overall very happy with this! Seeing the sketch come to life made me smile i I decided to keep it short for today, as I had a long day at work (for which I got up late lol), though I did try to draw a bigger hand as well, just as practice. It turned out okay. Not as good as I would have liked, which is why I didn't end up tracing it with the fineliner, but I didn't want to erase it either because it's practice and I shouldn't erase things like that. -Day 27 done. I guess this means I'll have to draw that 'big' drawing tomorrow. I've been thinking about it for a while, and it's really not *that* special, but I am still slightly concerned whether I'll be able to perform. Definitely looking forward to tomorrow, one way or another! \ No newline at end of file +Day 27 done. I guess this means I'll have to draw that 'big' drawing tomorrow. I've been thinking about it for a while, and it's really not *that* special, but I am still slightly concerned whether I'll be able to perform. Definitely looking forward to tomorrow, one way or another! + +## Day 28: finale + +2026-03-05, 23:59 + +This is the end. The challenge is over. + +This feels so strange to me. In a way, this has become such a habit that I've totally normalised drawing being a part of my day. But at the same time, it feels as if I've only just begun. + +This has been such an enjoyable experience. While the beginning was actually pretty stressful, as I barely managed to get anything halfway decent onto paper, I think I made huge strides once I started going for tutorials and references. Still, I think it was a good choice to try and do my own thing as much as I could. Only that revealed to me the weak points my drawings had, and still have. This will be an ongoing battle, but it's one I feel more prepared to face now. + +Should you be reading this and asking yourself whether you would want to do something like what I've done, let me ask you this: do you want to learn how to draw? Then do it! Trying this challenge literally enabled me to draw characters – something I've never been able to do before, at least not on the level I am now. + +The beautiful thing about drawing is that you need very little to get started. I begun the challenge by using a pencil I've had for some years and a notebook I got for free a week earlier. There's always the option to upgrade your equipment, and that's what I did too, though not to a huge extent. I bought fancier paper and a new eraser. In fact, I used the very same pencil from start to finish. + +I think the two biggest reasons for why the challenge was so successful were: + +- routine, and +- accountability. + +Knowing well that I will dedicate a certain time slot to drawing each day allowed me to solidify drawing as a habit. At the same time, publishing my results in this blog format meant I **had** to deliver something every day – something I am relieved is no longer the case, as it does create a little bit of pressure to perform, but I think I'll miss it as well. I'm not good with sticking to routines. + +I definitely want to continue drawing. I've really been motivated just by seeing what I was able to accomplish all by myself (with some help from the internet!), and I feel like there's so much more I'll be able to do. I want to do more with colour, add more detail to my drawings to make them more visually interesting, I want to try digital art too! I need to learn posing, and drawing shadows, and perspectives! I tried challenging myself these past few days by drawing things I wasn't sure I'd be able to pull off, and I do want to continue doing exactly that. It's a great way to make progress, although it does come at the detriment of damaging your ego if you do fail. Failing shouldn't be seen as a bad thing, though! It's trite to call it a learning experience, I know, but it really is one. In fact, every drawing is a learning experience, even the best ones. + +I will definitely post more on my website once I draw more cool things. I may not post quite everything I draw – unless I do another challenge – but the coolest ones will definitely get a spotlight. Maybe I'll create a gallery page? + +For now, I will say, thank you if you've read this far. This was a blast and I am so happy to have stuck through until the end. The challenge is complete. + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/static/blog/2026/0205/28.webp b/static/blog/2026/0205/28.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..abb98c5 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/blog/2026/0205/28.webp differ