Artworks created by: Abigail C.
Artist Statement: Self Portrait
I used a combination of shading, line work, and value to create my own face. At first, I found it difficult to draw myself but then, I found the experience very unique as I had never embraced certain features and also, I was familiar with the subject. I loved using a mix of different types of pencils to create my piece. My goal was to create a picture of myself that I could recognize. I attempted to capture a soft gaze that could show myself watching others, looking up to role models both as an artist and as a person. I learned that a face is not perfect and that in order for my portrait to look like myself, I had to include things that I did not like about my face; after looking from a distance and seeing everything come together, I appreciated the parts I did not at first. -Abigail C. |