Off topic Friday: Self Portrait

[BrentW]

As usual, I am late for Off Topic Friday.

I have been taking some classes in improving brain agility through drawing. For one session I was asked to draw a self portrait using contour lines (i.e., no shading).

This is my result. I am told I am at least recognisable, but I put that down to my beard and long hair more than anything else.

I think it shows how well I am coping with my medical condition with Jacqui's care. I joked with her, "You married this man!" At least she laughed before telling me it is time for a haircut. I hope you like it too.

[FredaE]

i have never met you but you have caught the apprehension of someone having their portrait drawn very well!

[Thepainterswife]

I thinks it’s amazing , there is a definite likeness but more importantly you’ve captured a lot of emotion. I can see anguish and sadness in the eyes but there’s a determination in the set of the mouth . I’m no expert but that’s my take on it , I think you should be very proud of this one

[BrentW in reply to Thepainterswife]

Thank you for your kind reply, Thepainterswife. Emotion and determination indeed. My personal motto has for several decades been 'Got to have more fun.' There is still a huge amount that I wish to do, including more drawing. It might not look like a portrait of a man seeking fun, but I guess that depends very much on how one defines it!

[BrentW]

I really wasn't sure which to upload, so here is an attempt on the same day with shading. I am encouraged greatly by your replies to continue trying. Thank you.

Self portrait with shading

[Thepainterswife in reply to BrentW]

They’re both good pieces of work , they do both capture a likeness . I’d say there’s more anguish in the second , put together the first one looks positively serene . The more I look at that first one the more I like it , there is definitely a calm air about it You should do a series capturing different moods 😃

[MOOKIE-FOX1234]

I am certainly no artist , but your drawings remind me of some pencil sketches that my father did in college . I had them framed! Keep up the good work !! I think I like the first one better than the shaded one .Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊.