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Self-portrait, Late 2025

This was taken on the drive home from Bathurst. I wanted to get a dramatic, moody photo of myself, and the best one I got was with my phone which I took as reference. This is the next best one. … Continue reading

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MS Paint Self-portrait, January 2026

I started this nearly four months ago. Had been meaning to complete it, but life and whatnot. Anyway, when I came back to this today I tried to focus more on the shadow… once I cleaned up the lines a … Continue reading

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Framing the Face

This is another reference photo that turned out well enough to share. I was thinking about trying to get form in what I hoped would be an interesting way, and I think I did, but this one I’m not much … Continue reading

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To the Shoulder

Just another reference photo. I’m not sure what I like about this one. It’s just kind of interesting. Not good; just interesting. This is my submission into Leanne Cole‘s “Monochrome Madness” for this week. The next one is hosted by Margaret … Continue reading

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Shadowed Stare

This photo didn’t turn out how I hoped it would, and it’s not great, but I like the softness. I like the intensity, and it makes me think of being incredibly tired, too. Tired and stressed, perhaps. I hope you … Continue reading

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Disappearing Face

Yet another reference photo, and an odd one. I was trying to be somewhat intentional with how I was posing, but also a bit loose. I didn’t want to come off as rigid and I wanted to be clear. I … Continue reading

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A Stare

I think this photo is both intense and and not at all. It’s a reference photo that turned out well in terms of expressiveness, but it also feels really self-indulgent. I hope you enjoy.

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Shadowed Sight

Another practise photo that turned out well. At least, I think it turned out well. You could probably argue that this image speaks to a loss of sense of identity we might try to protect ourselves from. A loss of … Continue reading

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From the Bottom

So this is not a good photo, but I like it anyway. Or rather, I like what it could be. This was taken solely to see if I could do it. I had to bend backward to get the photo, … Continue reading

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To the Side and Down

Another long day, so here’s another practise self-portrait. I think I was trying to get something that was a bit moody, but I’m fairly certain I was more interested in how light could affect the feel of a portrait. I … Continue reading

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