added final entry to drawing challenge

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 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!
+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!
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+## Day 28: finale
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+<span class="date-marker">2026-03-05, 23:59</span>
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+This is the end. The challenge is over.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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.
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+I think the two biggest reasons for why the challenge was so successful were:
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+- routine, and
+- accountability.
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+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.
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+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.
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+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?
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+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.
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+<SubtitledImage
+    image="28.webp"
+    altText="Fineliner-traced drawings of three girls. It's the girls from days 13, 18, and 22. The left one, from day 22, looks away annoyed. The right girl, from day 18, is smiling. Both are holding up one half of a sign that reads 'CHALLENGE COMPLETE!'. In the middle is the girl from day 13, smiling with her eyes closed as she is the centre of attention."
+    subtitle="22 // 13 // 18" />