Faisal Tariq's Blog – March 2014 Archive (3)

I was attracted to this gentleman's haircut.  Although my 30minute sketch did not do justice to it.  Anyway here it is.

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So I took my monochromatic self portrait into color, and played with cropping.  So, here it is, after a lot of staring into the mirror…. Please do provide your feedback… :)

Staring into the mirror and painting oneself is a job and a half. I find self-portraits the hardest.  The subject keeps moving and I as an artist keeps chasing.  Also, the mirror inverts your features, so no matter how hard you try it will be a little off.  However, I am very pleased at the likeness of this.  My biggest critiques,…, my children…