Seeing Double?
Somewhere along the way I got the crazy idea to do a self-portrait. Mostly I wanted to have something representative of my work on this page. I like the stark black and white template that I use, but it seems a little too dry. I wanted to include something that reflects my love for the contrast of black and white lines. That’s what I do, after all. I don’t like the black and white template because I like things that are boring, I like it because it goes with my linework. So I should have some linework in the template. And since this is basically my own editorial page, it should be my face on the page.
The temptation to go back in is likely to come up, but for now I think I’m done. Those of you who may be looking here regularly may have already noticed the progression as I placed unfinished versions in the template over the last few days. If you missed them, here are the interim versions:
They say that self-portraiture can lead to self-discovery. Well, I discovered that I get lines all over my face when I smile.
Susan and I agree you look
Susan and I agree you look younger in person. Although the eyes are very good, we feel you exaggerated the nose. (I have liked all the eyes you have done.) We think the interim sketch on the left gives a good impression of what you might look like when you are 70.
We are also tickled that you are once again regularly putting pen on paper.
I hope the whiskers look better IRL than in the picture, or at least that the lady or ladies in your life like them. I don’t, but that may just be envy because I have never been able to grow that much hair on my face.
Love,
Dad
If you ever run for city
If you ever run for city council in El Cerrito, you could use this picture on your campaign signs.