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2023-09-30 11:54:37

Personal growth is an intimate journey, one that often intersects with the lives of numerous individuals - family, friends, colleagues, and even the author of that enchanting drawing book you revisited countless times during your youth. Yet, at times, life takes unexpected turns. We might experience pain, inflict it on others, and perhaps carry remorse. Regardless, these experiences leave indelible marks on our beings. Part of our growth entails acknowledging these scars and endeavoring to mend them, just like the art of Kintsugi. We strive to fill those scars with the most exquisite gold we can discover. This illustration encapsulates all that I've learned over the past few months about color, 3D rendering, and sketching—a testament to this new phase of my artistic journey.

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Peyeyo

2023-10-12 19:30:16

My personal experience with growth and evolution is with my art path. After all these years of drawing, I can tell how far I've come and how much I still have ahead, so I tried to picture that, an old version of me starting this journey only with a pencil, a notebook, and a head full of dreams, with a more grown-up version of myself armed with a new set of tools and experiences back, aiming to the stars, cause as they say: the sky is not the limit

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insbigtrav

2023-09-29 07:59:08

I made my illustration based on a compilation of happy moments of another birthday being completed and the feeling of the moment shared between special people, a happy family at a small party with just each other showing how important the family reunion is and how magical this moment can be, I created it with a Halloween theme taking advantage of the date that it would soon arrive, giving emphasis to the (magic birthday) part.

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Jessie

2023-10-15 19:10:48

Our fateful journey begins in the boundless desert. Exhausted from the arduous path and eternal sands, the ancient tribe discovers an incredible space ship. It becomes their last hope for survival and a source of incredible evolution. The turning point in their history. The tribe builds their own town inside the torus-shaped ship. They start transforming, evolving, and living. In symbiosis with the ship, they redefine their architecture, clothing and transportation. Emphasizing their new stage and rebirth. This place becomes not only their sanctuary but also a source of enlightenment. They learn to coexist between the sand, the bright desert sky, and the ship. Countless new possibilities open up before them, the ship changes their lives and their vision of the future. My work is the encounter with the unknown, a journey through darkness to a brighter future. Evolution, like a river of time, transforms their essence. This is a story of growth and creative evolution that inspires and motivates us to build anew and transform our future. . . . Within the space ship, change was in the air, Their culture blossomed like a springtime bloom. Evolution of hearts, like a river flowing fair, In this station, they found their eternal room.

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emilbilalov

2023-10-16 11:52:14

My 2nd entry for the Growth & Evolution. My idea for the theme was the Evolution of art, from cavemen art to Renaissance art, and finally to today's modern digital art.

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Vorueg

2023-10-15 04:11:40

Made for XP-PEN competition)💙

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DmitryKrylov

2023-08-22 00:04:00

the blossoming of the flower boy, when you realize that you can't stay in the same place anymore, you need to evolve and grow, let go of the ties that pull you down

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lu323n

2023-10-15 09:48:52

¡Hola! Esta es mi entrada para el concurso 2023 XPPen Global Drawing Awards. Título del corto: Un paso a la vez. Cuando nos llenamos de valor para dar el primer paso e iniciar un nuevo reto en nuestras vidas, lo hacemos asumiendo todos los riesgos. En el camino tendremos que luchar y enfrentar cada obstáculo que la vida nos ponga por delante, cada error que cometamos en un aprendizaje que enriquecerá nuestro ser. Y cuando finalmente lleguemos a la meta, habremos dejado atrás todos los obstáculos e inseguridades que nos impedían avanzar, dando paso a una versión más madura y preparada de nosotros mismos, lista para afrontar un nuevo reto.

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ClaudiaDibuja

2023-08-20 00:44:52

The memories of turning 18 are still fresh in my mind. Time is moving, huh? awkward hallways of school to the world of adulthood, embracing uncertainties. Nerves and excitement, legally an adult at 18, but what does that mean? Embark on a shoreline or plunge into a big, foreign ocean? Invincibility fantasies were dashed by the age of 18. The young celebration was invaded by responsibilities. Hope appeared amidst the mayhem. The hope for a better future sparked a desire to learn and develop. Not all solutions, only bravery. Choices reflected a fresh viewpoint. College became the scene of evolution. Study nights transformed into friendships that continued to grow and develop. Dreams from your youth are now attainable. With each stride, the future grew closer. Evolution that goes beyond years—resilience in the face of life. The distance traveled is remarkable when looking back. Uncertain bar to accepting change and grabbing opportunities. Recall that growth shapes the fabric of life for those who are on the edge of it. Embrace it, trust in sunnier future. Life's journey, evolving to our finest selves, step by step.

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Vontibey

2023-10-11 22:37:44

I had several ways of exploring the theme of growth and evolution, and I fell back on what is fundamental for an artist, that is to say talking about one's progress in drawing. We all start from the same point, and it's up to us to believe in our skills to improve our work and achieve our goal. My drawing tells of my work which continues to grow and which continues on its path to always perfect itself. At the start of our journey, we all discover, we experiment, we push our creativity. As we grow up, we develop a curiosity about how to draw, we have a critical eye, and a freedom of expression. And the more we grow, the more we want to surpass ourselves, color, anatomy, animation, composition... we must never stop believing in ourselves.

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CEM

2023-10-10 21:39:40

Here's my entry for the Growth & Evolution contest! The theme resonated with me, as it radiates positivity and motivation. Personal development is something I value a lot, and witnessing XPPen's improvement over the years is truly remarkable! In my drawing, I aimed to capture the emotion of passion and motivation in personal growth, and to celebrate XPPen's achievements with bright colors and energy. Making this piece was a ton of fun! It made me push beyond my comfort zone, experimenting with new techniques and composition. I genuinely felt my art style grow and evolve with the experience, and I guess that aligns with the theme!

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ArtifiSoap

2023-09-08 23:03:35

SEP[18]This is my 18th creation made in September 2023, and I am participating in this contest. The title of this artwork is "The Challenger or A New Challenge," which I took from one of XPPEN's essences: BRAVE!! This painting tells the story of an artist challenging a god of art to sit on the highest throne in the world of art or evolve into a new god of art! I added artworks created by humans from different eras, such as the Prehistoric era with the Moai statues, the Ancient era with Egyptian cats, and the present era with the painting you see now. The Moai statue is crying because someone has succeeded in reaching this place, while the crescent moon is angry because someone dares to challenge the god of art. The gold color signifies luxury, the blue color signifies tranquility, and the red color signifies anger. If you look closely, there are 18 pens there, which are a birthday greeting from me to XPPEN for its 18th anniversary through this artwork!!! I believe 18 is a new beginning!! That's all ~Thank you !! Canvas Ratio 18:9, Full Resolution 6200x3100 Pixels PNG, JPEG, PSD FILE, VIDEO PROCESS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED

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Ertheia

2023-09-19 23:13:10

As an artist seeking to transcend conventional boundaries, I present my entrancing masterpiece, "Garden of Wisdom" for this illustrious contest. This artwork delves deep into the realms of consciousness evolution, inviting viewers on a journey through an alien garden on an ancient, enigmatic planet. At its core, the artwork features an otherworldly mentor, an epitome of enlightenment and growth. In one hand, the mentor clutches an ancient tome, representing the profound wisdom they impart. In the other, they brandish a Scepter of Wisdom, an emblem of cosmic enlightenment. Around this central figure, a group of diminutive, curious alien pupils forms a circle, their presence symbolizing the interconnectedness of knowledge across time and space. This piece is a testament to the eternal quest for wisdom and growth, a pursuit that transcends our terrestrial existence. Through "Garden of Wisdom" I aimed to create an artwork that encourages viewers to embrace their own journey of consciousness evolution. This piece serves as a reminder that wisdom knows no bounds, and our quest for enlightenment is a perpetual, cosmic odyssey.

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Soulgod

2023-10-14 04:45:16

GROWTH AND EVOLUTION: Every Individual goes through their own personal journey of growth and evolution and I wanted to show my own journey of from birth to present. There was so much I wanted to do here and narrowing it down to still be able to convey some sort of story was very difficult. I hope that by following the blue thread you will get some idea of how I arrived to where I am now. Starting from birth to picking up pencils for the first time, growing and discovering new interests and activities and hobbies but all the while creating art up until the all important turning 18, from then art took a back seat as the parties started and work and family took over. Fast forward and I have a child of my own. During lockdown I saw him drawing with his markers. This got me thinking and I remembered how much I loved painting in my youth. I dug out my old sketch books and paints/pencils and turned my attention back to art, now That I was stable in life I was able to I make time to draw again, but creating art had evolved so much and there was so many avenues to explore. It was time for me to learn again, after numerous tutorials I bought a pen tablet and dived into digital art, I have grown in life and my art has evolved from traditional to digital along with the tools I use. We have all had to overcome some distractions and obstacles to grow and evolve and and to get to where we are now. I carry my experiences with me and I hope that this is portrayed in my entry.

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ThunderTramp

2023-09-15 09:19:08

Growing up means seeing the world evolve. I started from that to create this story about a little girl born in autumn. For whom a seed was planted. And who has been growing with her all this time. The branches are like desires or passions or even trials. They are created, grow, flower and break. but despite everything the tree continues to grow with the wind

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Nasteapeach

2023-10-15 08:16:45

I made this video by drawing 18 different artworks inspired by 18 different famous art styles across the world throughout timelines, trends, and cultures featuring Fenix of XP-Pen to showcase the evolution and growth of art style. The 18 styles depict the 18th anniversary of XP-Pen and lastly, the "NOW" depicts the art styles of each artist today from all nations, cultures, languages, etc with their own uniqueness. It shows the beauty and uniqueness of all the art styles that were there in the past and its evolution tending to be more unique with each artist even today. Each artwork is completely drawn by me with many minute details which include the name of Fenix, the stylus, the wordings found in each artwork, and the mention of 18 depicting the anniversary. Here I list each style: 1. cave drawing 2. ancient Egyptian art style 3. ancient Chinese dynasty art style 4. medieval stained glass art style 5. Aztec mythical creature art style 6. Michael Angelo's "The Creation of Adam" 7. da Vinci's art style 8. The UK's judges portrait styled 9. The dollar bill styled 10. Van Gough's art style 11. Disney's early art style 12. pixel art 13. picasso's art style 14. pop art 15. Graffiti 16. late 90's Anime 17. the chibi art style 18. modern mech bot blueprint. These are arranged by timeline. I have all 18 source files and process videos with me, as they are large, I can't upload them. The fonts are completely free. No royalty is involved. Please contact me for source files.

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MASTER

2023-10-15 10:34:13

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Celiochez

2023-10-16 09:40:14

En este trabajo intento denotar la evolución a travéz de la creatividad posada en las manos, el objeto en las manos va tomando importancia y relevancia a medida q pasan los años, la edad del joven es en la que empieza a descubrir su verdadera pasión "18 años" que se verán reflejados en un futuro brillante.😊

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YUNINUY

2023-09-14 18:56:29

Memories. Work done with Zbrush and Maya, creating toon shaders to achieve a render with lineart and 2D appearance. In life we always have a moment where we look back, and see what we played with as children, and we all get a nostalgic smile. I wanted to represent that nostalgia and warmth in the environment, with the most typical image of a child and his memories, the tree where we have all played, the stuffed animal, the ball, and a wooden toy that we have all had.

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Dancap3d

2023-10-16 08:58:40

As a medical scientist turned illustrator, I chose to illustrate my personal growth and evolution story for this competition, in my graphic novel/cartoon/anime tv show style. The illustration shows a room which is half science-themed and half art-themed and there is a young lady walking towards the light from outside the room. To emphasize growth, the color gradient changes from blue to green from the science to art areas; Also, plant imagery is used. The young lady is confidently walking towards the light from the art side of the room, showing her evolution from being a scientist to becoming an illustrator. She’s carrying a green bag with an xp-pen tablet in it, to show growth and being an active illustrator. (Also, I just really appreciate xp-pen making great technology so affordable) Her vision for a better future is becoming an illustrator. I have made her look about 18 to show she’s choosing her better future young, though it took me longer to be brave enough to change careers. Xp-Pen logo colors are used. The window nook and box of books for donation show gradual change/break between switching careers. The art side of the room has an xp-pen display tablet with this illustration on it. The walls have posters and a nod to art (pigeon character) that got me one of my first jobs. It took a lot of bravery to choose my true self as an illustrator instead of a more stable job in sciences (which is expected of Asians), so I have shown the young lady walking confidently.

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rakiillustrates

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XPPen 18th Anniversary

My 2nd entry for the Growth & Evolution. My idea for the theme was the Evolution of art, from cavemen art to Renaissance art, and finally to today's modern digital art.

Made for XP-PEN competition)💙

the blossoming of the flower boy, when you realize that you can't stay in the same place anymore, you need to evolve and grow, let go of the ties that pull you down