Sigh, a difficult drawing for me. I still have a way to go in drawing hair. I have to learn to get the nuances of that down.
A woman's hair seems to be easier for me, more flow to it.
It is easy to be critical of how one looks to others. I can see all the flaws. Maybe others will not.
I will redo it down the road as my skills improve, a before and after! Maybe no double chin? lol
This is not Man Thinking, more like Man With No Thoughts! Ha Ha
As always, doing my best
time for a cup of tea
ray
Very good R. Jacob! If you want, draw now my Swam and put it in your blog! I'll be happy to see your artwork! godd luck , it is easy! Kisses from Greece.
ReplyDeleteOh,you are too kind. I will take you up on your offer and do my best. I am very honored to try.
ReplyDeleteray
Portraits are the most challenging aspect of art. Even if there exists a likeness, the objective is more to convey the essence of the person.
ReplyDeleteOlga
ReplyDeleteI agree, drawing myself, anyway. I thought about it all day and figured out how to do my hair. My own essence is hiding! But I can see it in others. I told a woman today that I would draw her. She said yes, and now we are both nervous. But I think it will come out okay.
You are very lucky to be able to find a model. I'm not always so successful. I just have to bribe my daughter :)
ReplyDeleteOlga
ReplyDeleteI must confess. Each and every person I have drawn has been from a picture or photo. I am not yet good enough to have someone sit for me, but someday that will happen. Maybe I will draw you someday!
Jacob, it's not easy to capture expression. You've done it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteGene Pool Diva
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind. Drawing ones self isn't easy. Thank you!