Birthday Self-Portrait Series

2019-2023

Digital anime sketch with Lizy in gold and black clothing and holding a pair of balloons that say “29”, a crowd of turkeys are behind her, with small gold confetti-like details surrounding them all

An annual tradition I have is to create a self-portrait for every birthday. With each year, I try to incorporate different thoughts and hobbies to represent who I am by the time of drawing.

Digital anime sketch with Lizy sitting down with a cup of bubble tea, surrounded by chubby cartoon animals and bubble letters that say “I am today 28,” colored in pastel pinks and yellows.
Digital anime sketch with Lizy sitting down with a cup of bubble tea, surrounded by chubby cartoon animals and bubble letters that say “I am today 28,” colored in pastel pinks and yellows.
Digital anime sketch with Lizy on the ground with rollerblades on, with hand-written text that says “27 years gone by,” colored in light blues, purples, yellows, and oranges.
Digital anime sketch with Lizy on the ground with rollerblades on, with hand-written text that says “27 years gone by,” colored in light blues, purples, yellows, and oranges.
Digital anime headshot of Lizy smiling with a golden cross hanging from her necklace, placed behind hand-written text that says “26- ANOTHER YEAR IN CHRIST” colored in bright pinks and oranges.
Digital anime headshot of Lizy smiling with a golden cross hanging from her necklace, placed behind hand-written text that says “26- ANOTHER YEAR IN CHRIST” colored in bright pinks and oranges.
Digital anime sketch with Lizy having her hands up in surprise with hand-written text that says “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY?!”, minimally colored in pink.
Digital anime sketch with Lizy having her hands up in surprise with hand-written text that says “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY?!”, minimally colored in pink.