Self Portrait

Below are links to my three inspirational pics. I wanted to post the pictures, but couldn't seem to get it to work.

http://www.googleartproject.com/galleries/31925143/32296017/31372707/
http://www.googleartproject.com/galleries/31925143/32296017/32272038
http://www.googleartproject.com/galleries/31925143/32296017/32299054/

1. I ran into both the Paul and Van Gough paintings earlier in the semester and they really resonated with me, especially the van Gourgh one. I think he looks sad, like a troubled soul that he was. Paul on the other hand looks happy, something that I find amusing in a self portrait. I choose the Rambrandt one merely because I enjoyed it.

2. I am not very good with any kind of art, sketching I at least have a lot of experience with. thought I am happy I wont have to do it again for a blog.

3. None really. My only challenge was really the sketching.

4. I am smiling and happy, which is how I usually am.

5. I tried to establish lines and shading, thought I'm not sure if it worked.

6. I enjoyed researching the portraits, not making one.

7. it does not appear that I have gained any talent with sketching from my first attempt.