"Self-Portrait with Camera Remote"
6" x 6" watercolor on Aquabord
Yesterday I hit the 'painting learning curve' with big leaps and bounds. I imagine I have attempted about 10 - 12 self-portraits in my painting career...never, never made it to the 'oh that's me!' stage. But this one made it. I painted it from a very favorite photo session, I had with myself, in which I had to use the remote device to snap the shutters..it was experimental, at best. But this one photo came out that depicts me, my 'most of the time' facial expression (I don't smile very much) and it makes me feel at peace, because it was at a peaceful time in my life (not that my life isn't always peaceful, but you understand, that time when you are at ease with the world.) More to come..I have my MOJO working for now.
BTW - this learning curve is happening thanks to watercolor artist extraordinaire, Ali Cavanaugh.
I joined her Patreon group. I watch her videos, listen to her expertise and get
influence through osmosis with a group of like artists on a
Discord thread. This is the way I have been learning for
many years. Online learning is the best...you can do as much or as little as
you want or need...and it is always at your fingertips.
Yesterday I hit the 'painting learning curve' with big leaps and bounds. I imagine I have attempted about 10 - 12 self-portraits in my painting career...never, never made it to the 'oh that's me!' stage. But this one made it. I painted it from a very favorite photo session, I had with myself, in which I had to use the remote device to snap the shutters..it was experimental, at best. But this one photo came out that depicts me, my 'most of the time' facial expression (I don't smile very much) and it makes me feel at peace, because it was at a peaceful time in my life (not that my life isn't always peaceful, but you understand, that time when you are at ease with the world.) More to come..I have my MOJO working for now.
BTW - this learning curve is happening thanks to watercolor artist extraordinaire, Ali Cavanaugh.
I joined her Patreon group. I watch her videos, listen to her expertise and get
influence through osmosis with a group of like artists on a
Discord thread. This is the way I have been learning for
many years. Online learning is the best...you can do as much or as little as
you want or need...and it is always at your fingertips.
1 comment:
Very nice self portrait!
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