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Another Year, Another Self-Portrait

2/14/2014

 
Today I enter my new self-portrait in a school competition. 

I entered last year (the photo on the left) but I didn't win a prize.  This year's portrait is, I believe, better. I drew with a lighter hand, greater sensitivity, and more accuracy. I sought and received criticism from many sources.  This was especially helpful in working out anatomy and perspective problems. I'm very grateful for the help I've received over the past few days and the past year. My principal instructor for this project was my anatomy instructor, Melissa Weinman at Gage Academy of Art. (Both portraits are pastel on toned paper.)

Judging takes place next week. Keep your fingers crossed.
Picture
Self-Portrait, 2013
Picture
Self-Portrait, 2014
Janet Kent
2/14/2014 02:32:53 am

I love how this came out and how unique the facial angle and expression is - it's immediately arresting and I hope the judges think so too!

Amanda Teicher Fine Art link
2/14/2014 04:22:31 am

Thanks, I'll be sure to let you know the results. The judging and the awards ceremony are next week.

Anwar link
2/14/2014 12:26:28 pm

Wow, incredible. I love the facial expressions of the portraits. Great shadowing and angles as well. Good luck with the judging!

Amanda Teicher Fine Art link
2/14/2014 08:01:58 pm

Thank you, Anwar.

Lea
2/15/2014 01:46:09 pm

This is killer work! Look at you grow in your craft! Awesomeness!

Amanda Teicher Fine Art link
2/15/2014 06:35:04 pm

Aww, thanks, Lea.

Amanda Teicher Fine Art link
2/21/2014 02:46:19 pm

UPDATE
My self-portrait didn't win a prize or an honorable mention. Tom was ticked off about it, but I feel OK. In fact, I feel good, because I got real praise from people I respect, including my anatomy instructor, who said my picture was the best one.

The jurors were local museum curators, and they tend to choose pieces that make more dramatic statements than mine does. I may never be a star of the art world, but if ordinary people like my work, that's good enough for me.


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