This is my self portrait painting. As the title so clearly states, it's a self portrait of myself that I created using paints. In doing this project I learned how to make it appear that light is shining on the subject from one specific direction using contrast and balance which are two of the principles of design. Also, I used the art element of value in order to indicate the degree of light and dark in the painting. In this self portrait I look as if I am staring off into the distance at something that makes me sad. The glisten in my eyes and the set of my mouth are what indicate it. When I stare into the face of my self portrait it evokes memories of the past. The contrast of highlights in my hair and the layering of the paint for my skin make the painting to appear lifelike.
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Meagan WayneI am a sophomore at Mount Si High School and I am in beginners art. Archives
January 2015
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