DRITI VIRANI

My Journey: A Timeline

Explore the key milestones and transformations in my artistic and creative journey, from early doodles to current projects.

Ages 5–7

Discovery & Doodles

Early art sketches
  • Started doodling on the walls, notebooks, and storybooks.
  • Loved drawing animals, suns, flowers, and cartoon characters.
  • Mediums: Crayons, pencils, markers.
  • Tools: Coloring books, school worksheets, random paper.
  • Notable Traits: Imaginative, free-spirited lines, bold use of color.
Ages 8–10

Skillful Curiosity

Experimenting with shapes and faces
  • Began experimenting with shapes, faces, and basic perspective.
  • Got interested in coloring inside the lines and adding small details.
  • First sketchbook gifted.
  • Mediums: Colored pencils, gel pens.
  • Tools: Sketchbook, drawing apps on tablet (if applicable).
  • Notes: Displayed drawings on the fridge and bedroom wall.
Ages 11–13

Exploration & Influence

Anime and Ghibli influence
  • Discovered anime/manga, Ghibli, YouTube art tutorials.
  • Learned about shading, facial expressions, and dynamic poses.
  • Participated in school art projects or contests.
  • Mediums: Watercolors, graphite, digital (iPad, stylus).
  • Tools: Procreate, Sketchbook, Art YouTube channels.
  • Notes: Began to develop her own characters and stories.
Ages 14–17

Focus & Style Development

Digital art portfolio creation
  • Created a digital art portfolio.
  • Designed logos, posters, or illustrations for school/clubs.
  • Took art class and joined art communities.
  • Started posting work online.
  • Mediums: Digital art, ink, mixed media.
  • Tools: iPad + Apple Pencil, Procreate, Adobe Fresco/Photoshop.
  • Notes: Focused on improving technique, storytelling, and aesthetic.

Now and Beyond

Future creations
  • Today, I continue to explore new frontiers in both art and technology.
  • Excited to see where my passion takes me next.
  • Constantly learning, creating, and sharing my unique vision with the world.
  • The journey continues!