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February 2008 Painting Project: Expressive Self-Portraits

Challenge yourself with this painting project.

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The aim of this this painting project to create a self-portrait in an expressive style (rather than a realistic or photographic style) or a self-portrait showing a strong facial expression. The reason for doing a self-portrait rather than a portrait of someone else is because you can study your facial features for as long and as close as you wish without having to consider the model.

Read the project instructions, then get painting!

Images 13-24 of 66

  1. Ocean-Me by Jitske KellySelf-Portrait Painting
  2. Self-Portrait by Dave Armstrong Self-portrait painting
  3. All Bark by Patti Vaz DiasSelf-Portrait Painting
  4. Au Naturel by PapayaSelf-portrait painting
  5. Contemplation by Jane KolbaskaSelf-Portrait painting
  6. Self-Portrait by Don WaskiewiczSelf-portrait painting
  7. Leaning on Memories of Summer by Katelyn Fry
  8. Self Portrait #2 by K.A. CooperLimited palette painting project
  9. Ti Bert on My Hat by Lulu J PelletierSelf Portrait Painting
  10. Falling Down by Karen IlerSelf portrait painting
  11. Shady Lady by Fran Weerts
  12. Self by Shari SikesSelf portrait painting
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