I first posted the original version of this sketch right here on DeviantArt over two decades ago. Looking back at that 2004 traditional pencil piece, I felt a massive wave of nostalgia and just had to see what it would look like in my current style.
It’s wild to see the evolution of not only my technique but also the tools I use. For the 2025 version, I redrew the pencils in Rebelle 7 to maintain that organic, traditional feel I loved about the original, then brought it to life with full digital color.
The original sketch even had some classic 2004 sass: "Sally, Amy? Take a hike." I decided to keep the sweet sentiment of the rose for the redraw, but the original will always have a special place in my heart!
