I found a screenshot of an unfinished Steven Universe fanart I started in 2013. I drew it right after Laser Light Cannon, hence the small Rose. All I had as reference for Rose was the photo of her and Greg in Greg’s storage, and the portrait in the temple. After finding the screenshot in May, I decided to find the original file and finish it.

Yes, I assumed Rose was this size back then. It was a subconscious thing. However, when she made her full, first appearance in Lion 3: Straight to Video, I was really not shocked. I just thought, “Oh, so that’s what she really looks like!”

Of course, now I know that Rose is not the same size as she is in this illustration from 2013. But that does not change my perspective on the character. If I draw more of Rose, obviously I will draw her as she is presented in the series. I understand that some people may be offended by this presentation of Rose, but sorry I’m not sorry; this was how I first drew her, so I let it be.

I love Steven Universe and all the characters in it.