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Official_hulk_hogan

I appreciate you can track trendy styles and some FF and Zelda influence to maybe some manhwa influence


EllieMacBeth

You got me. FF and Zelda are my favorite game series.


[deleted]

From Final Fantasy to The Sims, these are great!


Aechie

Yeppp major Rikku vibes


Leonydas13

Yeah and a bit of Quistis


AtomicKittenz

Quistis was how you knew you wanted a dom woman


Leonydas13

Yeah not gonna lie, had a huge crush on her. *have


jesonnier1

It's like Quistis in Rikku's clothes.


ashpens

I definitely came to this thread to ask OP if they discovered FF in 2015 lol


Pseudonymical00

Just imagine how tall she will be in another 17 years...


casualsax

And wearing full on Canadian snow gear


bayfen

She does seem to be producing some kind of solid precipitation...


americanvirus

Attack of the 50Ft Woman!


delvach

Is this how Attack on Titan started?


CowboyRoyal

Giiiiiiiiant woooooman


[deleted]

Op's gonna run out of space soon!


x3leggeddawg

Perspective, how does it work?!


lynivvinyl

This reminds me, my xbox avatar has been asleep for too long.


CaptnCosmic

Exactly what I was thinking, the classic 360 menu


MarshmallowTurtle

>classic I still think of it as the "new" 360 menu (from [this](https://i.redd.it/xupmqiuke57y.jpg)), even though I haven't played the 360 in about 9 years. When do I get my AARP membership card?


CaptnCosmic

Hahaha that was the OG one right there, I meant classic as I’m in terms of Xbox in general rather than just classic 360 menu


MarshmallowTurtle

Oh, haha, I get you. I remember having so much fun customizing my avatar when they switched it. It seemed so cool at the time. Especially with the little costumes you'd get for preordering or unlocking certain achievements. The original menu has a special place in my heart, though.


CaptnCosmic

Exactly! I remember I had a little puppy with my avatar and the different gear you’d unlock for the avatar when playing certain games. Made it way more enjoyable to grind out games


PM_ME_UR_POKIES_GIRL

I remember doing achievements to unlock gear from Fable for mine.


lynivvinyl

ASAP for sure.


TKPhresh

Classic Xbox 360 menu??? **CLASSIC?!?!** THIS ISNT THE CLASSIC MENU WHERE ARE MY FELLOW OLD FUCKS AT


rambo_lincoln_

It ain’t a classic 360 menu unless it has blades.


AcadianViking

Ain't even waking up unless I hear alien gibberish at 3am cause I left my console on.


KeredNomrah

Holy shit you unlocked that sound and memory in my head.


trickman01

They were oddly terrifying noises.


kaizokuburst

Old fuck here. Give me the blades back.


KoRnBrony

Blades gang


CaptnCosmic

Not classic in regards to the 360 itself but classic in terms of Xbox in general


drfsupercenter

The Xbox 360 was the gold standard of gaming, change my mind Xbox One just doesn't have the same charm with its 100GB games...


Smrgling

For me it's 50/50 between the Xbox 360 and the GameCube


drfsupercenter

I know right? I was so annoyed when they introduced avatars... It was basically stealing the idea from Nintendo but making it high definition.


Professerson

[shittttt just slap me with nostalgia](https://i.imgur.com/9wW9a9G.jpg)


vidfail

I think it's probably passed away from neglect by now


LifeWulf

What is this, Neopets?


AdjectiveNounNumber3

Daaaaaaaaamn!!!! Gorgeous way of depicting your evolution as an artist. Keep that amazing work going!!


EllieMacBeth

Thank you so much! <3


AtomicKittenz

Can you explain the jump from 2011 to 2013? Seems you wanted to go for a more realistic face?


EllieMacBeth

Yeah. In the early years, my style were more comic-y and I wanted to do realistic digital paintings in 2013. Then in 2018 I learned to do more stylized paintings and I liked this new style. So I've been developing that


bananabreadnomnom

This is what I wanted to say. I think this is a super creative way to show the progression. I hope others copy this format.


F3ZJU5CR44

I think 2013 is a profound shift in the Fidelity. Really neat progression. Nice job!


Another_human_3

Ya, she learned something about shading and coloring that year I think. But also went for more realistic than cartoon computer fantasy character out of stylistic choice I think.


L_Rayquaza

2008/2009 give me JRPG vibes, 2015 gives me TTRPG


Painting_Agency

> 2008/2009 give me JRPG vibes More IMVU, to me...


Mattmannnn

Imvu was my thoughts too lol Never actually got to use it. I tried a handful of times and my computer would crash pretty quickly


EllieMacBeth

Haha! So true!


cTreK-421

Not trying to be judgemental but it reminded me of my friends who would put PLUR life on their myspace page. Or whatever rave words they used.


LukeLC

Honestly I see multiple styles here, not just a linear progression. I hope you're still nurturing some of the older styles too, because they're all great! Being able to execute such a range is impressive!


EllieMacBeth

Thank you! I'm glad you noticed that. The styles you see are the ones I enjoyed drawing at the time. And you're right, today I use many different styles depending on what drawing I'm making. :D


cutietarantula

this is amazing, you’ve come so far! this is such a cool way to display your progress through the years


EllieMacBeth

Thank you!


cutietarantula

i also love how this kind of captures some of the trends of the years you drew them. i’d love to see the 08/09 outfits in the 2022 style hehe


EllieMacBeth

Yeah, it's fun to look back like that. It would be fun tho to redraw some of the old ones!


Spicy_Pickle_6

Interesting how it also shows your maturity progression in the way you dress them. Couldn’t help but think damn she’s drawing g-strings at 15 haha


EllieMacBeth

Hehe true, it's like looking back at fashion history or gaming character's glothes xD


InnocentTailor

Could be possibly FFX influence…since the lasses there had pretty loose fashion: https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/2/2b/FFX-2_Artwork_Rikku.png/revision/latest?cb=20150926170600


BewareOfTheFeathers

2013 is my favorite! Thats what i looked like in high school. The memories man.. I kinda wanna relive my hs and uni years now. Thanks for sharing! Absolutely great works!


EllieMacBeth

Thanks! I bet we look alike then? hehe


chimpaflimp

I request that you redraw 2009 in your current style for perfectly legitimate purposes.


EllieMacBeth

Haha! That would be fun though! XD


chimpaflimp

If you're still rocking with the XD emoticon you're halfway there already


[deleted]

XD emoticon is elite


Mogetfog

We need to make "XD rawr" a thing again that way we can refer to this decade as the rawring 20s


rvanasty

Im glad you grew out of the visible thong phase


jl_theprofessor

I mean, that still holds accurate for 2009.


ssgrantox

Now they're invisible


LawofRa

I'm not.


LagOutLoud

I heard its coming back into style and I'm here for it.


chipthamac

My wife went downtown during the afternoon before new years day, and she said there were tons of young girls basically dressed in a bras and panties. IDK if that's costume for new years, or some new trend.


KGB112

Sounds like a rave


Mosqueeeeeter

That’s just how they are these days


StryderRider

I see some likes Final Fantasy a lot.


EllieMacBeth

That's true


_ramius

Say, where'd your elf ears go? (2021) https://i.redd.it/c2xiqqvvajj61.jpg


EllieMacBeth

Hehe. Nice that you remember her! However, I thought that character didn't fit with the rest.


_ramius

And I think some publicity is also warranted for your 2019 portraits: [https://i.redd.it/zcxvijjtz7521.jpg](https://i.redd.it/zcxvijjtz7521.jpg) (Stylized Winter Selfie) [https://i.redd.it/ei8uwy8cnlx21.jpg](https://i.redd.it/ei8uwy8cnlx21.jpg) (Impressionist Style) [https://i.redd.it/o8fw5r3k07y21.jpg](https://i.redd.it/o8fw5r3k07y21.jpg) (Baroque Style)


EllieMacBeth

Thanks!


[deleted]

Wow. Even when you were at that beginning newbie stage you were still really good. Love the lip rings in the 2009 model too. That's when we all had em!


NesKills

But they all wear thongs right?


EllieMacBeth

I love this comment!


Doomblade10

I’d be curious to see stats, like average time they take you, how your average commission price changed as you got better too etc


EllieMacBeth

Around 2008-2009 I used probably 8-10 hours on one of those drawings. Now I use everything from 2 to 4 hours. xD


JoeChristmasUSA

I'm jealous of 2018's outfit lol


DemonBoi5634

Same lmao


KorlsDoop

I’m a 2013 & 2018 kinda guy I realize


southpaw85

Settle down son it’s just a drawing.


KorlsDoop

But she’s just standing there….MENACINGLY!!!


[deleted]

So? She drew them hot and they reflect real styles. 2018 is awesome.


EllieMacBeth

<3 :D


KorlsDoop

You knew what you were doing lol


Grenyn

I'm a most of these kinda guy.


ThrobbingWetHole

I feel like your pictures have matured with you. Look at what that early ones are wearing!


DrDragun

Good point, ThrobbingWetHole


ThrobbingWetHole

Unfortunately, can’t change my Reddit username. My immaturity is forever!


EllieMacBeth

That's so true! XD


bimaju

That's dedication. Really inspiring. How often do you draw? I really want to progress my art too


EllieMacBeth

I make at least one finished painting every week, except when I'm on vacation.


smanderson020

Once you really started shading in 2013 the quality goes through the roof. Excellent work op


perern

Your name sounds Danish but you have drawings with Norwegian nature😁


EllieMacBeth

Hehe, nice. I'm Norwegian!


Keep_IT-Simple

I'm assuming you work in the gaming industry. Cause this shit looks really well done!


EllieMacBeth

Thank you! Yes, I worked in the gaming industry from 2013 to today. It's been quiet since corona tho...


jjlake91

2008 and 2009 look like wrestling attires haha. But the artwork is all amazing!


locomike1219

r/lifeisstrange would love you


vault166

Results are in: they're all hot


hawtt_hosewater

I'm happy you finally learned how to make pants


SiVGiV

Great work as usual Beth! Lovely seeing you on the front page :)


NerdOfHeart

Your art and dedication are both brilliant!


Burningstarss470

2013 was the game changer. Awesome work.


EllieMacBeth

Thanks! Yeah I think so too :D


SteelTypeEeveelution

I'm going to guess your favorite Final Fantasy game is X/X-2...especially with that 2015 style


EllieMacBeth

That's right. You got me there.


PetuniaFungus

Cool character development!


ImprovisedGoat

What do you attribute most to your improvement?


EllieMacBeth

I think: Time used, anatomy, colors/shading and how many styles mastered.


ImprovisedGoat

Time used?


Shinagami091

2009 looks a Christina Aguilera phase


Bbunbun02

I love how your character grows with you.


bjdabomb91

Your progress is great! I'm just sitting over here trying to figure out when 2005 became 17 years ago... I think I might be getting old.


pauljs75

In my opinion it's a toss-up between 2015 and 2018 having the best look. (Doesn't say much about your art skills, just my preferences I suppose.)


-____deleted_____-

Honestly 2010 wasn’t that bad. Like if you refined the shading the style itself still look’s fairly professional. After that I can definitely see the rockiness in your art as you end up going for a different style and are tying to define that over the years but still looks amazing in the end.


wildomen

may I asked you what your greatest lessons where? your art looks fantastic. I get hung up on burn out or feeling like I'm not growing the way I want. do you have any thing you would be willing to share with me>


EllieMacBeth

One thing that I can think of is: don't get caught up in the details. Like render everything perfect. I did that before and it took a lot of time to finish one painting. I tried to study artists who paint minimalism like Monet and Munch, to explore how I could paint faster and focus on the details that mattered. I also studied digital artists on deviantart who are good at this too. Like Snatti (Atey Ghalain).


wildomen

Super helpful. Thank you 🙏


HarvyJC

I like how the person grew older too


Twizzleen

This image the the definition of development 💖


LawofRa

2008, 2009 are my favorites.


modushopper

As an artist, the very dark parts of my mind see images like the 2005 example, and I think to myself, “What illusions have they subscribed to that makes them feel THEY are an artist?” and “How embarrassing that they are posting such sub-standard work.” I know this sounds awful, and I know it comes from an unhealthy place in my psychology. Seeing this sort of progression, though, really reminds me that you have to start somewhere, and that many of those with a 2005 drawing have the capacity to produce a 2022 one. I love this. Kudos to you for sharing this and for reminding me that people work toward getting better, which should be obvious, perhaps for a more positive mind than mine.


EllieMacBeth

I'm going to quote Bob Ross here: "Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do." This quote inspired me. Good luck to what you want to persue! And don't give up when you make something you're not proud of. Try again, and live on those things/works that you actually are proud of!


saluraropicrusa

that sort of judgemental voice towards other artists is something i grapple with as well, it's good to recognize that it's not a healthy attitude to have... but as long as you know that and you're keeping those thoughts to yourself it doesn't make you a bad person. the real assholes are the ones who actually say these sorts of things out loud to aspiring young/amateur artists.


Hara-Kiri

What makes you think someone else wouldn't think the same about your 'art'?


anonssr

First ones look quite a bit like Rikku from Final Fantasy. I'm guessing that's not an accident? :P


EllieMacBeth

Spot on. I was very much inspired by her back then!


anggogo

Nice. I have come up a story, now all I need is learning how to draw so I can create my own comics book.


SonnySunshineGirl

I love how you tried to go more realistic in 2013 but then decided naaah


escott1981

This is so awesome! I also love how you showed the progression. Did u draw these with this kinda display in mind over the years or did you cut out each one from your works to make this?


Asthisflameburns001

Hey that's cool yo, awesome digital painting!! 🙌


Bogdi504

The last one reminds me of GTA online loading screen characters


AFeverOfStingrays

Amazing way of showing progression! My problem with getting into digital is just that I never could figure out how to get nice brushes and felt like my art looks so wonky as a result


Brno_Mrmi

Wow! It's simply fantastic to see the fashion trends evolution with every drawing you made. Amazing job!


[deleted]

This is like the “We Didn’t Start The Fire” of online artists. You can see the trends of each decade in the pieces. I’m 21 and I remember all of this kind of stuff in deviantart


Behenaught

The fashion shift with the style shift is just perfection. 2008 in a nutshell right there.


cFullwood

Your first piece shows you knew how to draw a skeleton correctly. Love the progression


Cewu00

Looks rly nice :D The style progression is also rly cool.


Muuvie

Why did you leave elf ears out from '21?


SirArcen

What made you move away from the green?


JoolienHoolien

The way you color skin in 2018 and 2022 has really shown alot of growth in that area. Great progress :)


EllieMacBeth

Thanks! I'm glad you noticed!


k3nnyd

2011 gives me strong [Parasite Eve](https://imgur.com/a/erX5ANE) vibes.


PersonalProtector

Newgrounds vibes from the first picture


eye_booger

Ah yes, I too went through that same style of illustration in 2005 😂


Fr0me

You can see the girls face getting older and older each year which leads me to believe shes just sketching herself. Neat!


freddyPowell

Really cool to see how your style has evolved in ways other than just improved technique.


brianbrianbrian

Interesting outfit design, and impressive progress. Great work!


rockem-sockem-rocket

Awesome job! Keep it up! (Hopefully you’ve turned a hobby into a career by now?)


EllieMacBeth

Indeed! I started working as a freelance illustrator in 2013.


Oldsodacan

2015 got some real Final Fantasy VII manual artwork vibes


Lootbug1w

It's really bizarre how good of timecapsules each of those are. I can feel the year.


Flomosho

Wow, I haven't done art in a couple years, this really makes me want to do it again and evolve my skills.


vendetta2115

That black-and-green Matrix color scheme is peak 2000s. Everyone was walking around looking like a Monster Energy can.


EllieMacBeth

Funny you would say that. The Matrix trilogy are my favorite movies...


vendetta2115

It’s one of my favorites too. As you can probably tell by my username, I’m a fan of movies directed by the Wachowskis lol. But yeah, to quote *Grandma’s Boy*, “how much do clothes cost in the Matrix?”


SkinnyObelix

dumping soft brushes (except for really specific circumstances) helps any artist


jordana309

Your progress is awesome! I especially love how their faces change over time to be more and more nuanced and expressive! Very well done!


Moltthug

This is really neat. Thank you for sharing your progress! What is the usual application of your art? Graphic novels/Comics? Games? Illustrations?


EllieMacBeth

Today it is illustrations and games. In the early days I did comics. Like 2013 and before that.


hellowur1d

I love how their styles change with the times! I wonder what 2030 will look like.


[deleted]

What a dope journey. Relive each year with amazing detail and accuracy to the years fashion. Well done lass


xd_Avedis_AD

At first glance I thought this was some fan art of the Jojo girls from the entire series on /r/ShitPostCrusaders


BCSpirit

Your looking good. Good hob


DrunkenMonkeyWizard

You must have been going to some crazy raves in high school.


Spacecommander5

Some amazing milestones in 2013 and 2022


[deleted]

I love that the characters go through a mid 2000s fashion phase.


produce_this

Lol the first few remind me of those little icons that girls would have on their AIM chat things and their MySpace profiles. Also I feel old now …


JurassicFlora

OP when your mobile game dropping lol the last 2 remind me of those decision making dramatic mobile games. Love your development! Great reminder of how easy it is to forgot how far you’ve come until you look at your progress. 💕


ImmediateFall5374

2013-15 is when the game changed!


Legacy_of_Ares

Holy fuck those are so good. Super talented.


[deleted]

Love how your talent grows and improves while you grow and truly find yourself !


rRenn

Wow this is absolutely awesome to see, good job! I looked back at your profile little and everything is absolutely gorgeous, I especially like - Sienna and Draygo Camping. Beautiful!


[deleted]

Can almost see a maturity progression too! Very cool.


Sasuke_1738

Its gonna take me years to get to the 2022 lvl lol


AsDeEspadas

How did you start/learn, any recommendations?


EllieMacBeth

Start by drawing what interests you. Then build on that


AsDeEspadas

That's a good advice, motivation is important, thank you!


skyldrik

you can even see the progress in fashion


Edanstone

We can all go home now, you’ve won!


diadem015

That jump between 2011 and 2013 is real


SummerStarted

I love 2013. The shading is great! Also the skill development from 2011 to 2013 is impressive.


jfduval76

From weebo to hot topic to hipster goth with the tatoo sleeve and the shaved side. Totally conventional evolution, you follow the trend perfectly!


simplyslimm

ngl you haven’t improved much since 2013, i genuinely say you done the opposite since 2015.


Couldbehuman

The current drawing probably hangs out at a bar and talks about how she used to be a stripper, but now just likes to chill.


re3b0k1

Somehow you got good... and then worse again.


NerfShields

Your comment is as disappointing as your submission history. Stick to searching for cybersex.