I've been having a really hard time personally lately (difficult trip), and I found that doing a self portrait really alleviated some of the pain. Amazing. I've only done one other in my life... I think I will keep in mind that they seem to be good for my brain.
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Excellent portrait, Jess.
Out of interest, did you find after a while you're not so aware it's you you were drawing? I find that but maybe it's just me being odd. it's actually good therapy, I think, because when people generally look in the mirror they don't consider their whole face, the relationship of the various bits, but focus in on just one bit - the bit they probably like least!
Wow Jess, these are all wonderful. I'm glad you could find some solace in your art and i certainly hope you feel better soon.
WOW! These are wonderful. I feel deeply honored and thank you. :-D
I'm so pleased that you did a self-portrait and even more pleased that it made you feel better, even if only briefly!!! Hope you do continue to find solace and joy in your wonderful work.
I love kitties and wings! :-D YAY!
Very sweetly done.
These are very delicate and beautiful, nice job on the wings!
Thanks guys!!
Hey Ian, i think you may have hit on something...
I never thought about it, but the way I look at my face in the mirror when I'm all into a self-critical mood is way different than the way I look at something I'm trying to draw from life (you know, getting the whole thing, considering spatial relationships, etc).
I wonder if doing self-portraits from life could reprogram your brain somehow... that would be quite useful.
I think another couple types of self-portraits that would be interesting to do are these... to use a mirror, but draw a sort of fantasy portrait, morphing your features into how you WISH you looked... and also a caricature version that distorts real features to represent how you perceive yourself on days when you feel bad about yourself.
Would make an interesting triptych... :D
What a great idea! Cool! :-D
I'd love to see some efforts in that direction!
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