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Ok now I really am finished with her- just a few more strokes to put that far eye back and the hair.
Annemarie– looking really fab! :thumbsup:
Becca– thank you for that!
Thanks Michelle… if you included me? bethany
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just have the hands to tackle now
Bethany…FABULOUS…..has the truth of one done from life..i love it!:clap: 
if not now, when?
http://larubia.blog.co.ukThis is a great thread.
Here’s mine from last year, painted from life using a mirror. I’m not really as grumpy as I look here but its difficult to smile at yourself while concentrating on painting.
There was a very good program in the UK a few months ago on self portraits, as well as showing a the greats like Durer (now there is a man that could paint) it suggested that using 2 mirrors gives a different view than the direct gaze. Has anybody tried it?
Oil on canvass paper
John
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What great work in this thread! I posted this probably 2 years ago when I did it, but since you asked whether we had done one in the past I thought that it would be ok to re-post it. Its graphite on white paper. I’ve been thinking about doind another one soon.
here’s one.
I am waiting for paint to dry on another. I am having more fun painting me with scarves on my head!! I am not sure I know who these people are (that I am painting in my mirror)[FONT=Georgia] Mimi - My art blog
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Bethany, your half finished painting is very evocative. I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy, that blue is very powerful. Your painting seems authoritarian (perfect for our new admin guide) and very happy too
Sandra, you painted yourself nude? I hope it’s warm where you are
Steve, how long did you hold that smile?
Peter, I like how yours turned out.
Old hobbiest, cool painting!
LaRubia, elegant as always in that trenchcoat!
John, interesting idea about the two mirrors. I had enough trouble getting one!
Lulu, we want to see the front of you!
Betty the cat, you MUST do a new one, you have grown a lot since you did that portrait!
Very moody and romantic Martin![FONT=Georgia] Mimi - My art blog
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Here’s how to use your self portrait (not quite dry:eek:)…. I am doing the opening speech for our portrait exhibition this morning!
So many people commented on the painting. I told them how interesting it was to be the subject- hoping they will sit for us this year.Thank you Annemarie– I bow to your expertise- you have done more self-portraits than anyone I know!:music::D
John– that is the next method I am going to try- I bought 2 small mirrors at a charity shop this week in preparation. Yours looks great- I couldn’t get past the serious face either!
Martin– So skillful with the black and white- I love the drama of this – and I see you have used it as your avatar. :thumbsup:
Mimi– I love all the self-portraits you have done! :thumbsup:(Watercolour- more respect!)
I know exactly what you mean about not knowing who they are! I had to treat the face in the mirror almost as a person I didn’t know very well!
(I think you mean Jeanne for the half-finished portrait ):confused:bethany
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My inspiration is art... because without art, we would just be stuck with reality. ~Daniel R. Lynch
Oh Bethany, thanks. Yes, it was Jeanne’s half portrait. You on the other hand have done a wonderful painting and good luck to you on your exhibit!
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I needed a break from dong masters’ copies, and I finally decided to paint a quick and dirty SP in transparent red oxide, but it looks like it was way too quick and doesn’t look like me!
And it was from a mirror…
I got my nose too short, for one thing, so I’m going to consider it a WIP. It will dry quickly since I used Liquin. I may get it done today at some point. I’m calling it “Old Lady Riding Hood.”
Nancy http://nancyparkfineart.com
All human beings are dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together. - Jack Kerouac
I can’t tell your nose is short! it’s a nice study.
red oxide is a great color of paint to use.[FONT=Georgia] Mimi - My art blog
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Thanks, Mimi, or should I say Patron St. Mimi:lol:, from your two nice SPs?
Heavens, I’ve really missed seeing a lot of portraits on this thread!
Sandra, :heart:this is so nice. I love the way you do eyes, and this is beautiful!
Jeanne, there’s a lot of emotion in this drawing, and thank you for sharing its meaning for you.:)
Steve, such a sunny expression; you’re right not to let the women hog this thread!:DPeter, yours is great! And now I know how hard a mirror painting is to do!
Leigh, it’s nice to see your Avatar full-size. It is so well-done!Annemarie, your SPs are to die for they are so good, and I love the “woman of mystery” air in this one!
Becca,
this has been one of favorites of yours for a long time!
Old Hobbyist, this is a very artistic effect. It’s not easy being green!:lol:Lulu, don’t be scared, just go ahead and paint from life – if I’m not too chicken to do it, you shouldn’t be either! But it is a nice hair portrait:D!
John, good work, and keep painting!
Martin, this is a very sensitively done portrait. Pencil can let us get a broad range of values.
Hans, nice drawing!
And of course Bethany,
you’ve really started something wonderful here. Your portrait is so terrific (I love watching you paint!:D), and thank you for inviting us all to post our SPs here on your thread!Nancy http://nancyparkfineart.com
All human beings are dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together. - Jack Kerouac
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