My self portraits

[stabby2486]

Just got inspired to get out my mirror and do some self portraits after seeing people doing that self portrait a day challenge.

This one took about four hours, not bad for my 2nd self portrait I'd say. I'd say it's a pretty close likeness too.

EDIT: Just noticed I fudged up on the lips.

[skMOP]

Hey if you can keep it up it pays off. This daily self portrait stuff works.

Try to use some more lighter tones so that you can get a full range of values.

[stabby2486]

I'm still not sure about taking the challenge, although I guess I should do this more often. I can see why people do it though, it definitely sharpens your perceptions since you got to be pretty much exact to get a likeness. And yeah, I should've made the highlights brighter.

[stabby2486]

Fairly recent stuff.

[stabby2486]

Man, I need to switch this stuff up :/ , whatevs.

[stabby2486]

Here's my attempt at pastels, didn't get the look I was initially going for but I like it. With the rest I'm studying the expression of anger, angle relationships, and perspective in the face.

[stabby2486]

Done with charcoal, conte, erasing, and smudging. Trying to experiment with mark making technique.

[Mike Frank]

Nice texture and value range in this last one! I like some of the ones you called "fairly recent stuff" but feels kind of soft.. just a little bit tighter and it might be money