"Self Portrait 2015"

This is my first self portrait. I have sketched a few other portraits in the recent past though. I think it's a pretty good likeness. It's a new endeavor so I'm in the experimental phase right now. I'm just getting a feel for the mediums too. This is mostly vine charcoal with some compressed charcoal and a lot of kneaded eraser. I may try a self portrait every year for practice and to see how well I improve in my art skills and perhaps how well I age too! Thanks for visiting!

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"Idaho Pastoral" after Kathryn Stats

This is a copy I did of an artist I admire, Kathryn Stats. I love the colors and the loose feel with all the shapes and brushstrokes. This was quite a challenge and it took me many sessions to get it where I wanted it. I copy other artists work sometimes - for the practice and the learning experience. Not For Sale. Thanks for visiting!