This week’s Let’s Face It lesson was taken by Juna Biagioni. The way Biagioni paints is fascinating to watch, the way she pulls form and detail out of broad strokes and lots of layers. It is not a method I have any competence with, as became clear from my attempt at her last lesson. Perhaps more significantly, it is not a style I aspire to because it is just not “me”. I am definitely more of an illustrator than a painter. I, therefore, decided to use the essence of the lesson but apply it to a much more illustrative piece. In doing so, I could do the chunky brush strokes and the layering but not have to contend with keeping proportions realistic. What emerged on the page is not great but at least it is authentically “me”.
A Pict in PA 
I think what matters most is finding and expressing who we are. I still don’t know my identity as an artist, but there are times when I do know that something “isn’t me”. Authenticity is one of the most important elements in art, I’ve learned. I like your monochrome portrait.
Thank you for your comment, Judith. Yes, finding who I am as an artist is definitely shaped pretty forcefully by learning what I am not. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
It’s lovely. You’re your own worst critic, you know? I’m glad you recognized that it’s authentically you. That’s the ingredient that makes art special. 🙂
Thanks, Amy. I think we all tend to be more critical of our own creative output than others are. I suspect it’s because we are aware of the gulf between vision/expectation and the reality of the completed piece.
I think you’re right.
Nice work.
Thank you!
I wish I had one grain of the talent you have for painting my painted portraits are more Picasso but yours are Da Vinci..
You are such a flatterer, Mike. Thank you. Picasso was an incredible artist. Nothing wrong with comparing yourself to him.
I think you made the best decision of following who you are and how you do your art. Following your heart always always brings outs the best in what you do. What materialized in your page was totally so you, Laura. I like her!
Thanks, Carrie Lynn. When you watch a tutorial where what the artist produces is so appealing it’s difficult to not try to emulate them, not make that your aim. I have to be mindful at times to be true to me when it comes to these courses.
Oh yes, I agree with you. Being mindful is difficult but we have to stick with what our heart tell us.
I think it looks great Laura!
Thank you!