Love the portraits and love this idea of tracking yourself creatively year by year. It is very inspiring. Belated birthday greetings BTW, hope it was fabulously delicious! x
That was very cool to watch your progression and how your precision and detail early on morphed into more flowing brushstrokes in the lines that give a more free and casual feel (and how decieving, as it isn’t as easy and carefree to achieve easy and carefree, if you know what I mean!). As a sculptor i am toying with doing a self portrait, i just need to build up the courage…
I love these! My favourites are 2013 for the beautiful rendering of light, 2015 because it reminds me of myself as a young mum, 2017 because it tells a story that intrigues me and 2021 is a lovely captured moment in time ….I could go on, they’re all great!😁
Big change from 2016 to present. More playful, less somber, serious. Any thoughts on what drove it?
Motherhood and lack of time! Probably!
Love the portraits and love this idea of tracking yourself creatively year by year. It is very inspiring. Belated birthday greetings BTW, hope it was fabulously delicious! x
Thanks! It’s fun to have an ongoing project.
Hey, Lori! Happy same-birthday-as-mine!! We’re special.
That was very cool to watch your progression and how your precision and detail early on morphed into more flowing brushstrokes in the lines that give a more free and casual feel (and how decieving, as it isn’t as easy and carefree to achieve easy and carefree, if you know what I mean!). As a sculptor i am toying with doing a self portrait, i just need to build up the courage…
Do it! I’d love to see your self portraits! Yes. The casual line isn’t so casual at all! But very challenging.
In really enjoy seeing how your style has evolved!
Thanks so much!
Jane, I highlight the 2020 portrait because perhaps there are things to be said about it, more than others. Maybe because it is a universal portrait.
Another point, I think we are the same sign: Pisces. That is probably why I identify with you.
See you later.
Dênio (Minas Gerais, Brasil)
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So true! And you are the first to point that out. 💕💕💕
Happy birthday!!! This is so cool 😻
Thanks so much!
peregrination is my new favorite word! I never heard it before. 2015 is my favorite drawing.
That’s fun! It’s an ancient word. The peregrine falcon takes its name from it. Xxx
My favourite is 2013, then 2023 to 2025. Happy birthday 🎈
Thank you!!! Great choices.
Happy birthday! Thanks for drawing—for you and for us!
Thank you so much!!!!
I love these! What an absolutely fabulous thing to have to look back on when you are a very old lady!
I love these so much, I can't decide on a favourite. Thank you for sharing them and Happy Birthday!
Enjoyed seeing your portraits over the years. Thank you.
I love these! My favourites are 2013 for the beautiful rendering of light, 2015 because it reminds me of myself as a young mum, 2017 because it tells a story that intrigues me and 2021 is a lovely captured moment in time ….I could go on, they’re all great!😁
Happy Belated Birthday! I love the self portraits!
Happy Birthday! Love your drawings . A lovely idea to start drawing self portrait. Thanks for sharing