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February 4, 2018 at 6:46 pm #450783
Winnieike2
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Hello to all! This is the first self portrait I’ve attempted. It was done on 11×14 Pastelboard using bad SoHo, Luminance, Pablo, and Polychromos colored pencils. As usual, all comments and constructive criticism is welcome.
Thanks! 😊
February 5, 2018 at 12:22 am #559856
bethany: moderator portraits and figures
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This looks great!
Welcome to the wonderful, confronting (or is that just me?) world of self-portraits!

bethany
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February 5, 2018 at 9:15 am #559864
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This looks great!
Welcome to the wonderful, confronting (or is that just me?) world of self-portraits!

Thank you! And, YES, it is quite a confrontation! I just turned 60 in December. I had no idea how much I’d changed, but I think it was a very cathartic experience. I realize I’m aging… turkey neck and falling jowls aside, I’m accepting… kicking and screaming all the way… that it’s time for the person behind my outer appearance to emerg. Although this will sound corny, I’m more comfortable in my skin, more complimentary of others, and more forgiving than I was in my younger days. Getting older is a privilege many of my friends didn’t live long enough to have. I’m working on embracing my older self and building a legacy I can be proud to leave my future family members. Life is good! 🌞
February 5, 2018 at 5:19 pm #559857
bethany: moderator portraits and figures
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Wonderful, Tammy! I am also on that path to forgiving- myself and others.
We would love to see more portraits from you!

bethany
moderator in figures & portraits blogs: artbybethany life-presence
website www.bethanyart.com
My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
February 5, 2018 at 6:12 pm #559860
ArtistMelinda
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I think it is great!
Complex pose and shadows – no C&C needed!

As for the rest, my Bday encroaches next week in that age range – thanks for the inspiration Bethany!
February 5, 2018 at 6:37 pm #559865
Winnieike2
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HI to all! I’ve updated the portrait. Someone in this forum kindly pointed out a couple of trouble spots, so I fixed them. Thank you for helping me learn!
And, thank you all for your encouragement and kind words. What a wonderful place to be!
February 5, 2018 at 9:06 pm #559858
carolkay
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Tammy .. it’s an accomplished and lovely
Portrait .. of a lovely lady !

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February 6, 2018 at 2:46 am #559853
ArtistOz
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Admirable work!

Bill,
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February 7, 2018 at 9:45 am #559861
Moises Menendez
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Great work and great artist!
February 7, 2018 at 10:05 am #559866
Winnieike2
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I think I’m finished?
Thank you all sooo much for your support and kind comments. Moises, thank you for helping me improve. When you teach you’re giving them a gift; thank you for teaching me!
February 7, 2018 at 7:12 pm #559854
JUDERM
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Beautiful work! I love the way you render it with colored pencils.

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February 12, 2018 at 12:22 pm #559859
123harry
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Very well done. The portrait has real character and ‘presence’. I feel like I have met you.

C&C always welcome.
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February 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm #559867
Winnieike2
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A very heart felt “thank you” for your comments and helping me improve!!!!! ❤️😊
February 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm #559863
michaeljarman
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Very nice!
February 25, 2018 at 1:19 am #559855
huanghehe
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Really nice! Thanks for sharing!

Helen
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