Saturday, September 29, 2012

Slightly wonky self-portrait

In all fairness to my mom - I felt I needed to include a self-portrait - something I haven't done in a while.  I always have a tendency to make my eyes a bit too big (they are big - but not quite that big) and my mouth a little too large (my husband decided not to comment on that one!  wisely).  I am usually smiling - but concentrating on the drawing made me more serious (just a little half smile - that was really there!!)  My grandson knew right away it was me - but not my husband.  Hmmm - wonder what that says???  My eyes are really a bit wonky in this sketch - not quite the same size and the pupils are a little off as well.  Ok - so my face is far from perfect anyway - thanks for taking a look.  Not only am I behind on my faces - I  discovered that I numbered them incorrectly.  I loved this challenge anyway - I do like drawing faces and this got me going again!  Check out 29 Faces at Ayala Art to see some of the amazing artists there.  

6 comments:

  1. Good drawing, and very courageous to venture on a self-prtrait, they are always soooooooo difficult! Valerie

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  2. Hard to see myself objectively - but I'm the most willing to pose! Thanks Valerie.

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  3. Gina, I really liked your self portrait! I liked the way you have done the eyes. Looks like a kind, wise face to me!

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    1. OK - so your comment made me cry! (I cry easily!) I don't know about the wise - but I make every effort to be kind. Thanks for your lovely comment.

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  4. My first self portrait scared me so much still cannot look at "her". The second looked like someone else, but not quite a scary. On the 3rd I decided to crop my face SIGNIFICANTLY ad I ended up only with eyes, a nose and a mouth. All of that to say... self portraits are most intimidating and you did really well! I can actually see the resemblance to your profile picture:-)

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    1. I actually did a better one about a year ago -but you are right - they are intimidating. Thank you for the encouraging comment -

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