Self Portraits join in the fun! - Page 2

Turpintine45 · #16 01-12-2011, 12:34 AM

This is great. You are all so brave and very tallented. I haven't done a self portrait in a long while but they are fun. Maybe I will try it again or post the old one with the new! Jen

**bethanyt** · #17 01-12-2011, 12:50 AM

Hey Jen- Please do- I would love to see yours.... If I can do it anyone can!

bluebirder · #18 01-12-2011, 09:13 AM

Hi Beth,
yes your right about the photo, I look far too miserable when concentrating so prefer to copy from a happy photo

. Not watercolour but oils, the image I have posted is a little blurry. Its part of a larger painting, a collage of 12 portraits I did last year called a portrait of a summers day.
Steve

larubia · #19 01-12-2011, 09:25 AM

thought i'd join in the fun..2nd day on it have a long way to go yet.
Great idea Bethany and your portrait looks great on my pc...haven't done one i like of myself yet!

jmckelvin · #20 01-12-2011, 10:42 AM

I haven't worked in awhile on anything, so I think I might try out a self-portrait soon for this. I got a bunch of canvases that I want to use too, might try a painting (I haven't painted in forever). I should probably challenge myself even more and work with a mirror rather than a photo.

NancyS. · #21 01-12-2011, 10:55 AM

I'm hoping to post a self portrait also. I have 3 that I have done in the last few months, I may post one of those while working on a new one. Really enjoying seeing the portraits that have been posted so far.

Larubia, I really love your self portrait. The sky, the coat, everything about it is really captivating. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

Nancy

Oilybloke · #22 01-12-2011, 03:22 PM

Cool thread bethany with some great portraits

heres mine from a few years back , watercolour

**!becca** · #23 01-12-2011, 03:35 PM

Such a fun thread to look through. I usually try to avoid front views, but here is one from last spring. Oil 40x30

LGHumphrey · #24 01-12-2011, 04:19 PM

If anyone needs a bit of inspiration here are umpteen-dozen (3 groups of them) selfportraits by female artists down the ages.

http://irea.wordpress.com/2009/02/25...s-%C2%BF-1715/

Turpintine45 · #25 01-13-2011, 01:24 AM

Laurence what an interesting site. Thanks for posting. That aught to get us all going! Jen

Lulu · #26 01-13-2011, 02:59 AM

This is one I did (obviously from a photo lol) a few years ago now, in watercolour.
Will challenge myself to do a 'live' one in front of the mirror this year.
Great thread!

**bethanyt** · #27 01-13-2011, 04:38 AM

Spent about 10 more minutes this morning- I wanted to get the eyes finished. Sorry about the wet shine on this. Hope it dries fast- I want to display this on Saturday as part of our portrait exhibition.

Hey, Steve! I think I may have to do a "happy" photo one next- she looks a bit serious!

Annemarie- so happy you are joining us! I have been inspired by your self portraits! This one has such an interesting feel to it- telling a story. Secret agent?

Jessica- what can I say to encourage you- all I can say is that it will be fun! Give yourself the challenge! We would love to see your self portrait.

Nancy- I can't wait to see your portraits!

Leigh- this is a wonderful portrait- from a mirror? respect for working with watercolours!

(you are a good-looking young man!)

Becca- I love this! Full of atmosphere and great colours.

Lulu- we would all love to see your self-portrait! Have a go!