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Published: 2014-09-16 13:17:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 712; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 20
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red chalk drawingThe concept behind a self-portrait represents a forum for the artist to enter into a discussion with him/herself and to get to know the inner self pictorially in an introspective act of self-awareness.
This implies, however, the assumption that a self-portrait is an authentic representation. But the often invoked 'soul' of an artist can only be regarded as a starting point for an artwork, as a motive or stimulus - but both the soul and self-portrait cannot be put on the same level, nor can they be regarded as a reflection of each other, as then these categories would otherwise intermingle.
Self-portraits always deal with the self-representation of an artist, the element, however, that creates art is only one feature, the other facets are missing in self-portraits like in all other mises- en- scène.
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Very nice work, Chris! ....From the pictures you have posted of yourself, and the glimpse of your personality you've given us, this is exactly to a 'tee' how I see you.
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Very nice work Christian,
I love the reflective thoughts and idea behind it!
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Thank you, Virna!
A several days passed before i decided to upload it
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You are most welcome,
I don't think I could ever find the courage to do it...
I admire you for it
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Self portraits can be very difficult because we don't see ourselves as others see us nor do we see ourselves with the objectivity that we see others. Therefore I applaud your efforts (which turned out really well, btw)
and I agree with the others... the sepia tone was a good choice for this
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Thank you, Carrie!^^
That's a tricky thing, right! But the most difficult thing about doing a self-portrait is to put something personal into it, from the inner self or the spirit- if one wants to express it in such a way.
To draw the outward side is the easy part. It's the same like with all kind of portraits.
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Total respect for what you show here !
There is an enormous amount of feelings in this self-portrait.
It makes me wondering what you're thinking . . .
It really makes me take the time and enjoy . . . more than just a drawing.
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Thanks for the compliment and the kind words!^^
Being deep in thought is like reflecting the inner self and starting a spiritual journey- you are literally unapproachable in conversation
But sometimes it's just random and dim thoughts that flashes across the mind...
the goal is always some kind of epiphany!
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The mind is an invisible presence attached to our visible forms, that’s what all kinds of authentic portraits should be about. I hate how many ‘self-portrait’s today (as selfies, for example) are about cultivating your image/beauty. These self-portraits from people with inflated self-importance, who want to be seen, appreciated for their 'attractiveness' and put on course, are all about marketing yourself.
But yours is none of that. & I like it. It seems all very natural & unpretentious/unaffected to me. I like the pensive/interrogative mood in this self-portrait, your uncertainty. I don’t trust people who have certitudes about everything in life.
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Thank you for your kind words.
I totally agree with your statements: Wise people are free from the self-importance of spiritually empty people who brim over with ignorance.
Uncertainty is one thing i was trying to express as well as vulnerability.
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Yes dear, I almost wrote the word vulnerability too, to describe this selfie. I think I've even typed the 2-3 first letters.
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I like the sepia shading, proportions look good too. I wonder what you are thinking? Pondering life, the universe and everything? That less is more is a very good thing? Or what to have for dinner tonight?
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It's cocktail of important and irrelevant thoughts buzz through the mind and rush to the fore without being asked.
And sometimes a thought is like a seed of a plant, which sprouts bears, blossoms and fruits. That's the point where a new artwork begins to exist- as an idea. ^^
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