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Needs more layers and more subtlety, but I'm pleased with the way it's taking shape. I'll frame it once it's done and put it above my bed.
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I just started a self portrait, which will be my last work as a 24 year old because I turn 25 in May. I haven't made a self portrait that I've been proud of since I was 22 so I'm putting a lot of effort into this one. I'm also using a canvas which I have prepared myself, but which has warped during sizing, so it's not the best canvas that I've ever made. The canvas isn't good enough for a commission or gallery painting, so this is the best thing I can think of to use it for. I have another canvas that's also warped, which I'm going to use for another portrait. Painting people is a separate challenge from painting animals, but I enjoy both equally. It's also very different to paint a self portrait as opposed to painting someone else; it's always very psychological to paint yourself. I also started this self portrait because I want to keep painting as much as I can. I don't like wasting time and I feel a pressure to try as hard as I can. I'm very proud to say that I have signed this portrait I use a very academic signature in the style of Bouguereau and P + A + Cot, which is an homage to them, but I gotta be honest, it's the hardest part of the painting process. I enjoy the obsessiveness. I haven't varnished it yet, but I usually photograph it before I varnish it because of the glare. I may photograph it again after I varnish it in a few days. Another painting done and I'll be delivering it to my patrons very soon. Going to put a few more finishing details in soon and then sign this one. I know there'll be more to add once I let this dry for a night. Always gotta be careful at this stage to not overwork it, which can sometimes be worse than leaving it under-worked. I'm pleased with it and I can't wait to hand it over to my wonderful patrons. |
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