A Self Portrait: Six Months

I dislike drawing self portraits (or collections surrounding self portraits, unless you have an extremely distinctive look) because it either ends up similar to other portraits, or a super cliche way to express how you feel. However, with my baby pictures, I feel a slight detachment to them. I know as common knowledge that it is me, but I don't feel anything when I see the pictures. I have no idea what I was thinking or feeling at that time. I didn't even know the picture was being taken. I think that detachment leaves room for exploration and a good opportunity to draw non-adult proportioned faces.

Sometimes I wish I still had that mohawk! 

Young Che Guevara Portrait

Loved this photo of Che Guevara. He has the most intense eyes at 22.

WIP process, sketch out the most important lines and shadows.

I think the portrait is alright, but doesn't look quite like the original ): Perhaps if I extended his chin it would be better? Onto improvement! 

I should also stop drawing faces. I don't even like faces in art because I find most of them super cliche. It's like humans celebrating themselves! A face can only say so much. Gestures and animals are things I need to work on. 

Joseph Bueys Portrait

Joseph Bueys.

German.

Fluxus.

One of the most unique faces I've ever seen.

Work in Progress.

More progress.

Final Product. Photo Enhanced and Sharpened.

Reference Image Here.

4B Graphite Pencil on Paper.

One Hour Fifteen Minutes

I haven't drawn in a long time, but through this experience, I realized that I like the act of drawing in itself, another addition to my intrinsically motivated activities. Hopefully this will let me know what I want to do in the future.