Throughout undergrad, my focus has largely been on learning and refining technique and skill. When I started brainstorming for this piece, I wanted to bring more consideration to idea. I had completed several self portraits at that time, and wanted to approach this one a bit differently, bringing not only a physical likeness to the canvas, but a sense of character or presence as well. For this piece, I chose the qualities of softness & vulnerability.
Self Portrait, 20" x 20", oil paint on stretched canvas, May 2014
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