Some are drawn while looking at myself in the mirror ... and tell tales that are startling to realize ...
... some are playful and fun ...
Some are contour drawings, one liners again in mirror ...
and more mirror self discovery work ... sure makes one uncomfortable getting comfortable with aging!
This one is a selfie drawn from a photo selfie taken last week on stop of Mt. Diablo in CA.
This one was me drenched in water from my broken hose!
Me on a hike down to Agate Beach at Patrick's Point State Park up north over the forth of July this year...
Blind contour drawings are fun too ...
For some reason this exercise was the scariest for me, drawing from memory!
... I had no idea my mouth was so small when closed ...
I love this "from memory selfie" as I look all of sixteen in it, and I like my big smile!
This one from a photo while watching "America's Got Talent"! The patch work design behind me just grew and grew all on it's own.
A potpourri of all the different kinds of drawings done in one sitting of 19 minutes ...
And four more last night trying to meet a goal of doing twenty five!
It's been a fun challenge and class. Friday we get our next teacher and new lessons. Stay tuned to see what I do this coming week.
Thanks for your comments, I appreciate each and every one of them.
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Oh my goodness Lynn, 25 selfies! - I only managed 5 and that was pushing it, lol. Well done with all your portraits, they're great :-)
ReplyDeletethese are all so great, Lynn!! what a fun exercise!
ReplyDeleteyou are a power to be re-conned with, you mighty sketch woman you!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly get into your studies. Looks like you were having fun. You need one more done tho with the new glasses. :))
ReplyDeleteThese are Awesome! So Charming!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been busy!! I have yet to pluck up the courage to do a self-portrait - or 12! :)
ReplyDeleteAs usual, you take the class and run with it. These are really amazing (and I know what you mean about getting comfortable with the aging process). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed. I once tried to draw myself and messed it up completely. It's a very scary process, and you did great.
ReplyDeleteLaila, just keep doing them. It's gets easier and less intimidating with each and every one. Also, retain a bit of humor as that helps too.
DeleteThese are marvelous! My absolute favorite one is the one of you and Fred at Mt. Diablo, CA, because you look so happy. Happy PPF and Blessings!
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PS - We should do self-portraits for PPP&P!
Thanks Arnoldo, and that's a great idea. I will make it a coming Theme at Paper, Paint, Pencils & Pens!
DeleteLove your big smile in your self portrait from memory! Those were always the hardest for me too! I do so much better with a reference.
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the Lynn and Fred one
ReplyDeleteI love your smiling face and certainly commend you for getting so much sketching practices in!
ReplyDeleteLove your portraits, you are invited to share this with Feline Art Friday:
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These are all great!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing. A really good job. There are a few that look just like you.
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Let's suffice it to say that I love your face. I adore your artwork and sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteWow! so much wonderful work. i love your selfies :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive... some of them you make yourself look too old...so I am wondering if you were feeling older those days or just making predictions..lol... My favorites, and how I see you, is Lynn and Fred! I love the first one, the playful one, the one liner and I love the older grandson... awesome fun work...I enjoyed this so much!
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