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Part of the StefƔn Karl 50th Celebration Prompt List
Today would've mark StefƔn Karl's 50th year, the milestone that inspired me to finally begin this month-long celebration in hopes of bringing fans together.
Iāve wanted to do something like this for years. As I mentioned in the announcement post, the idea was partly inspired by something Steinunn ĆlĆna once shared:
"I remember how determined he was to celebrate his 50th birthday and repeatedly invited his doctors to that party of hope."
Last year, I had something prepared like usual, just a simple portrait to mark his birthday on July 10th. But I wasnāt in a good place mentally. I wasnāt satisfied with what I had drawn, and even though it was complete, I knew I could do better but I just couldn't at the time.
So I left it in my drafts and didnāt post anything.
While preparing for this celebration, I remembered that portrait. And I decided to give my idea another chance. I started fresh, with better references, a clearer head, and more technical tools I learned, 3D posing, photo editing, and some light photo-bashing.
But looking at them now, I realize this isnāt just a difference in skill. Itās a difference in my mental health.
Even if the older one wasn't as detailed, it was still good, but just not as good as I would've liked it, so, I went all out for the second one.
Regardless of which one people like, I'm happy to finally post them both and to use this month as a motivator to get better overall.
This is not the end of the celebration, so, I hope you look forward to see more and to join in as well!
Life is now! #CelebrateStefanKarl ~āØš
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