 I took a class to learn how to draw a portrait. The class ended with the instructor giving each of us a mirror and told us to do a "self-portrait".
I couldn't hide so I spent 90 minutes staring at myself; studying all the wrinkles, white hair, age marks. Is that the beginning of a double chin? Where I used to have a cheek, it seems to be slidding down the side of my face to make a jowl! And, what's with those nose hairs? The class looked at my sketch and said I looked too "stern". In reality, I was surprised to see what age and gravity is doing to my body. No escaping it. I'm getting old! Not happy to see that, and my self-portrait shows it. Get over it, I tell myself. If I don't want reality, I'll have to make caricatures. At least I feel confident now in learning some techniques of drawing a portrait. 'Part of this continuing process of becoming an artist. Check out this sketch, and some other portraits, added my website gallery. Thanks Abby.
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6/19/2018 08:22:37 am
Do not be so sad, Bill. Everyone undergoes into an aging part in our lives. You should look back and see if you really lived your life. As I can see, there is nothing wrong with your portrait and it is quite simple but beautiful indeed. I will check some of your sketches and portraits in your website gallery. Be happy and always remember that everything you do is unique because you made it and you exert your best effort just to show it to us. I really appreciate you for sharing the pictures of your sketches and portraits. Keep it up! Leave a Reply. |
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