I decided that i will will be using the image above for my self-portrait. I like this picture because it is similar to the modeling of the subject in Ghirlandaio’s work that I copied. I also am generally pleased with the picture itself, especially since I am not smiling — no teeth to agonize over!! (They always look so weird when finished). So this is my progress thus far. I have painted my paper with the ground medium, which I mixed with water colors to achieve the light blue. I am using contact paper to do my preliminary outline on, and then I plan on transferring it to my final paper via graphite. Something is a little bit off with the mouth, but I have confidence in my abilities to change it as I see fit. I feel a lot more capable after having done the Old Master Copy. I guess this is because I have a better idea of the expectations for this assignment, as well as a better comprehension of useful techniques (i.e. large, swift arm movements, taking a step back every now and then to observe from a distance, and focusing on each individual section. I look forward to making some more progress in the upcoming days!
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