From time to time, I just go through old pictures and cringe both at how far and little I've come. It's like looking at old yearbook photos. "Did I use to wear that? I can't believe I thought that was stylish at the time. Why didn't anyone tell me?"

This is one picture that struck me in particular. Drew it years ago. Not quite sure when. 2002, 2003, perhaps.

It tells me everything at a glance. It reminds me that I'm not ashamed of my sense of color and design. I can draw the kinds of clothes that I would never actually wear. That no one would actually wear, yet seem appealing at first glance.

Unfortunately, this also reminds me that my sense of form, space, volume and lighting could always, always always use work. At the time I drew it, it was all about the pretty clothes. I'm still just as shallow today. But I like to think I try to rise above that now and then, if only for the change in pace.

Who am I kidding? I'm all about the cheesecake!

This otherwise adorable character can be found here:
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