Totally inspired by this post, I tried my hand at a self-portrait in my art journal:
The good news is that when I called my husband in to take a peek, he said (rather tentatively), "Is that you?"
The bad news is he then said, "Your face is more squished up than that."
The good news is that he pointed at the eyes and said, "But those are definitely your eyes. You got that right."
The bad news is he then pointed at the photograph I based the painting on and said, "Look, there's like no space between your nose and your lips." He pointed at the painting, "And here there's tons of space. It's too long."
The good news is that there isn't exactly "no space" between my nose and my lips.
The bad news is that he's right about the painting.
Sigh.
They say practice makes perfect, so I suppose I just need to keep trying!
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I love the colors you chose and I definetley see the mouth and eyes 🙂 I love husbands who say what they think – mine does the same. At the very same moment I want to kill him but then I’m glad he said what he had to say 🙂
I love the colors you chose and I definetley see the mouth and eyes 🙂 I love husbands who say what they think – mine does the same. At the very same moment I want to kill him but then I’m glad he said what he had to say 🙂
I love the colors you chose and I definetley see the mouth and eyes 🙂 I love husbands who say what they think – mine does the same. At the very same moment I want to kill him but then I’m glad he said what he had to say 🙂
I love the colors you chose and I definetley see the mouth and eyes 🙂 I love husbands who say what they think – mine does the same. At the very same moment I want to kill him but then I’m glad he said what he had to say 🙂
The portrait looks a lot like that picture. It’s fascinating.
The portrait looks a lot like that picture. It’s fascinating.
The portrait looks a lot like that picture. It’s fascinating.
The portrait looks a lot like that picture. It’s fascinating.
LOL! That’s funny what ever the news was it looks beautiful.
LOL! That’s funny what ever the news was it looks beautiful.
LOL! That’s funny what ever the news was it looks beautiful.
LOL! That’s funny what ever the news was it looks beautiful.
For a first time, that’s great! It’s interesting that your “style” carries over into that too with your use of colors and direction. I like how you captured the shape of your nose in that blending of colors. And haha, my husband does the same thing.
For a first time, that’s great! It’s interesting that your “style” carries over into that too with your use of colors and direction. I like how you captured the shape of your nose in that blending of colors. And haha, my husband does the same thing.
For a first time, that’s great! It’s interesting that your “style” carries over into that too with your use of colors and direction. I like how you captured the shape of your nose in that blending of colors. And haha, my husband does the same thing.
For a first time, that’s great! It’s interesting that your “style” carries over into that too with your use of colors and direction. I like how you captured the shape of your nose in that blending of colors. And haha, my husband does the same thing.
hey… that really looks like you! you’re good Julie!!
hey… that really looks like you! you’re good Julie!!
hey… that really looks like you! you’re good Julie!!
hey… that really looks like you! you’re good Julie!!
I would be so lucky if I can do this on the first try!
love it
I would be so lucky if I can do this on the first try!
love it
I would be so lucky if I can do this on the first try!
love it
I would be so lucky if I can do this on the first try!
love it
You did get the eyes quite right (with a sparkle in them)! Be kind to yourself, you’re making progress each time you do this type of art.
You did get the eyes quite right (with a sparkle in them)! Be kind to yourself, you’re making progress each time you do this type of art.
You did get the eyes quite right (with a sparkle in them)! Be kind to yourself, you’re making progress each time you do this type of art.
You did get the eyes quite right (with a sparkle in them)! Be kind to yourself, you’re making progress each time you do this type of art.
Husbands. Give him a brush, see if he can do any better. 🙂
Husbands. Give him a brush, see if he can do any better. 🙂
Husbands. Give him a brush, see if he can do any better. 🙂
Husbands. Give him a brush, see if he can do any better. 🙂
LOL, I read Judy’s blog too … thought about trying it out, but … I am not brave! Great job by the way … truly!
LOL, I read Judy’s blog too … thought about trying it out, but … I am not brave! Great job by the way … truly!
LOL, I read Judy’s blog too … thought about trying it out, but … I am not brave! Great job by the way … truly!
LOL, I read Judy’s blog too … thought about trying it out, but … I am not brave! Great job by the way … truly!
I loved this post Julie! And I really liked the painting. It does look like you and it’s definitely your style. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your learning process.
I loved this post Julie! And I really liked the painting. It does look like you and it’s definitely your style. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your learning process.
I loved this post Julie! And I really liked the painting. It does look like you and it’s definitely your style. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your learning process.
I loved this post Julie! And I really liked the painting. It does look like you and it’s definitely your style. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your learning process.
lmao! john’s too funny. i think it’s amazing, you totally got the eyes right, the shading is great, you are great. 🙂 xo
lmao! john’s too funny. i think it’s amazing, you totally got the eyes right, the shading is great, you are great. 🙂 xo
lmao! john’s too funny. i think it’s amazing, you totally got the eyes right, the shading is great, you are great. 🙂 xo
lmao! john’s too funny. i think it’s amazing, you totally got the eyes right, the shading is great, you are great. 🙂 xo
I think your painting looks great but that coming from someone who cannot paint worth a darn. : )
I think your painting looks great but that coming from someone who cannot paint worth a darn. : )
I think your painting looks great but that coming from someone who cannot paint worth a darn. : )
I think your painting looks great but that coming from someone who cannot paint worth a darn. : )
Well, I think it looks beautiful! And after all, it is YOUR self-portrait, so usually it’s how you view yourself. And it definitely has the sparkle in your eyes!
Is your husband an art teacher? 😉
Well, I think it looks beautiful! And after all, it is YOUR self-portrait, so usually it’s how you view yourself. And it definitely has the sparkle in your eyes!
Is your husband an art teacher? 😉
Well, I think it looks beautiful! And after all, it is YOUR self-portrait, so usually it’s how you view yourself. And it definitely has the sparkle in your eyes!
Is your husband an art teacher? 😉
Well, I think it looks beautiful! And after all, it is YOUR self-portrait, so usually it’s how you view yourself. And it definitely has the sparkle in your eyes!
Is your husband an art teacher? 😉
Imagine what you are going to do in your next attempt, you are so talented, love it.I love the mix of colors
Imagine what you are going to do in your next attempt, you are so talented, love it.I love the mix of colors
Imagine what you are going to do in your next attempt, you are so talented, love it.I love the mix of colors
Imagine what you are going to do in your next attempt, you are so talented, love it.I love the mix of colors
This is too funny! I wish my husband would tell it like it is sometimes. He’s more the “moral support” type. My daughter, on the other hand, is the Simon Cowell of the house.
This is too funny! I wish my husband would tell it like it is sometimes. He’s more the “moral support” type. My daughter, on the other hand, is the Simon Cowell of the house.
This is too funny! I wish my husband would tell it like it is sometimes. He’s more the “moral support” type. My daughter, on the other hand, is the Simon Cowell of the house.
This is too funny! I wish my husband would tell it like it is sometimes. He’s more the “moral support” type. My daughter, on the other hand, is the Simon Cowell of the house.
Wow, I would also love it if this were my first one!
Leave to husbands to give us the good and the bad!!
Wow, I would also love it if this were my first one!
Leave to husbands to give us the good and the bad!!
Wow, I would also love it if this were my first one!
Leave to husbands to give us the good and the bad!!
Wow, I would also love it if this were my first one!
Leave to husbands to give us the good and the bad!!
oooh i think you did wonderfully! love all the color! 🙂
oooh i think you did wonderfully! love all the color! 🙂
oooh i think you did wonderfully! love all the color! 🙂
oooh i think you did wonderfully! love all the color! 🙂
I love your work. Spotted you on Scrapbook Memories (your design elements segments were great and helpful!). Regarding the self-portrait, I think you nailed it. Love the colors and like reyanna said it’s the way you see yourself.
I love your work. Spotted you on Scrapbook Memories (your design elements segments were great and helpful!). Regarding the self-portrait, I think you nailed it. Love the colors and like reyanna said it’s the way you see yourself.
I love your work. Spotted you on Scrapbook Memories (your design elements segments were great and helpful!). Regarding the self-portrait, I think you nailed it. Love the colors and like reyanna said it’s the way you see yourself.
I love your work. Spotted you on Scrapbook Memories (your design elements segments were great and helpful!). Regarding the self-portrait, I think you nailed it. Love the colors and like reyanna said it’s the way you see yourself.
I think is beautiful! With a little practice to become perfect!
Ciao ciao
I think is beautiful! With a little practice to become perfect!
Ciao ciao
I think is beautiful! With a little practice to become perfect!
Ciao ciao
I think is beautiful! With a little practice to become perfect!
Ciao ciao
Lol! I think it looks great!
Lol! I think it looks great!
Lol! I think it looks great!
Lol! I think it looks great!
First time visitor, definitely will return! Your artistry is amazing.
First time visitor, definitely will return! Your artistry is amazing.
First time visitor, definitely will return! Your artistry is amazing.
First time visitor, definitely will return! Your artistry is amazing.
interesting about your hubby’s comments – I love your work! and I commend you for attempting something so personal as this – interesting how some guys see things more linear than gals 😉 keep moving forward!! you are only gonna to love your work more as you do it more 🙂
interesting about your hubby’s comments – I love your work! and I commend you for attempting something so personal as this – interesting how some guys see things more linear than gals 😉 keep moving forward!! you are only gonna to love your work more as you do it more 🙂
interesting about your hubby’s comments – I love your work! and I commend you for attempting something so personal as this – interesting how some guys see things more linear than gals 😉 keep moving forward!! you are only gonna to love your work more as you do it more 🙂
interesting about your hubby’s comments – I love your work! and I commend you for attempting something so personal as this – interesting how some guys see things more linear than gals 😉 keep moving forward!! you are only gonna to love your work more as you do it more 🙂
I love it!! There is a little something about it that catches my attention..Can’t really tell what it is..The colours you’ve used, maybe? The textures thats comes out of it? This painting is very interesting.
I think art is unique, and this self-portrait is absolutely beautiful! It does look like you!
Bravo!!
I love it!! There is a little something about it that catches my attention..Can’t really tell what it is..The colours you’ve used, maybe? The textures thats comes out of it? This painting is very interesting.
I think art is unique, and this self-portrait is absolutely beautiful! It does look like you!
Bravo!!
I love it!! There is a little something about it that catches my attention..Can’t really tell what it is..The colours you’ve used, maybe? The textures thats comes out of it? This painting is very interesting.
I think art is unique, and this self-portrait is absolutely beautiful! It does look like you!
Bravo!!
I love it!! There is a little something about it that catches my attention..Can’t really tell what it is..The colours you’ve used, maybe? The textures thats comes out of it? This painting is very interesting.
I think art is unique, and this self-portrait is absolutely beautiful! It does look like you!
Bravo!!
lol..men!!
Love your self portrait Julie xxxx
lol..men!!
Love your self portrait Julie xxxx
lol..men!!
Love your self portrait Julie xxxx
lol..men!!
Love your self portrait Julie xxxx
Kudos to you for painting a self portrait. I shudder to think what mine would look like. I think yours is fantabulous! My favorite part is your cheek bones–they are spot on. And I love the colors.
Kudos to you for painting a self portrait. I shudder to think what mine would look like. I think yours is fantabulous! My favorite part is your cheek bones–they are spot on. And I love the colors.
Kudos to you for painting a self portrait. I shudder to think what mine would look like. I think yours is fantabulous! My favorite part is your cheek bones–they are spot on. And I love the colors.
Kudos to you for painting a self portrait. I shudder to think what mine would look like. I think yours is fantabulous! My favorite part is your cheek bones–they are spot on. And I love the colors.
this is awesome – kudos to you for doing it!
this is awesome – kudos to you for doing it!
this is awesome – kudos to you for doing it!
this is awesome – kudos to you for doing it!
Darling self-portrait, Julie! I love your vibrant colors! By the way, we miss you on Scrapbook Memories TV. They’re showing old episodes now. When will you return? When will the new series air? Will you appear again? Let us know!
Darling self-portrait, Julie! I love your vibrant colors! By the way, we miss you on Scrapbook Memories TV. They’re showing old episodes now. When will you return? When will the new series air? Will you appear again? Let us know!
Darling self-portrait, Julie! I love your vibrant colors! By the way, we miss you on Scrapbook Memories TV. They’re showing old episodes now. When will you return? When will the new series air? Will you appear again? Let us know!
Darling self-portrait, Julie! I love your vibrant colors! By the way, we miss you on Scrapbook Memories TV. They’re showing old episodes now. When will you return? When will the new series air? Will you appear again? Let us know!
I think it’s way awesome! But it cracked me up reading about your conversation! 🙂
I think it’s way awesome! But it cracked me up reading about your conversation! 🙂
I think it’s way awesome! But it cracked me up reading about your conversation! 🙂
I think it’s way awesome! But it cracked me up reading about your conversation! 🙂
Practices does make perfect, but I like imperfection for self portraits especially! I haven’t done any in so long, but I used to love doing them, especially with just pen and ink in contour line drawings. Mistakes add so much more than they take away!!
Practices does make perfect, but I like imperfection for self portraits especially! I haven’t done any in so long, but I used to love doing them, especially with just pen and ink in contour line drawings. Mistakes add so much more than they take away!!
Practices does make perfect, but I like imperfection for self portraits especially! I haven’t done any in so long, but I used to love doing them, especially with just pen and ink in contour line drawings. Mistakes add so much more than they take away!!
Practices does make perfect, but I like imperfection for self portraits especially! I haven’t done any in so long, but I used to love doing them, especially with just pen and ink in contour line drawings. Mistakes add so much more than they take away!!