Having recently spent some time with self portraiture myself, I admire all your efforts. I find them challenging and a bit daunting, not because I don't love my face, but the many facets of my personality do not seem reflected there. I am learning to dig deeper and attempting to figure out ways to depict my personality traits with a bit more clarity. Bravo to you for your continued exploration. And, oh, that Picasso piece!!! Is that the spread from my long lost traveling book? It both saddens me to see it and revel in its glory.
Thank you! It is daunting, for sure. I have found that starting with blind contour really helps to loosen things up in the beginning. Also, starting with a messy background. And doing it before I really wake up; creativity is high in that in-between state. Keep at it; it will come. It is indeed the piece from your lost book. I plan on making a laser print and adding some paint and collage to replace it for you!
They are beautiful!
thanks so much!
Having recently spent some time with self portraiture myself, I admire all your efforts. I find them challenging and a bit daunting, not because I don't love my face, but the many facets of my personality do not seem reflected there. I am learning to dig deeper and attempting to figure out ways to depict my personality traits with a bit more clarity. Bravo to you for your continued exploration. And, oh, that Picasso piece!!! Is that the spread from my long lost traveling book? It both saddens me to see it and revel in its glory.
Thank you! It is daunting, for sure. I have found that starting with blind contour really helps to loosen things up in the beginning. Also, starting with a messy background. And doing it before I really wake up; creativity is high in that in-between state. Keep at it; it will come. It is indeed the piece from your lost book. I plan on making a laser print and adding some paint and collage to replace it for you!