Portrait March 2012

The Fig Tree

acrylic on canvas

30 x 40cm

This portrait is essentially what I was trying to achieve with my earlier self-portrait. The background colour (orange) remains a key component of the finished work.

I'm very pleased with it!

Self Portrait January 2012

30cm x 40cm

acrylic on canvas

Homage to Rembrandt

I've always liked Rembrandt's moody self portraits, which seem to reflect a humerous honesty of middle age. So I've attempted something similar of myself, with mixed results. It is still missing something. My intended hunch-shouldered grimace has got lost somewhere and the vibrant colours maybe contradict the grumpy pout.

I'll probably write this one off and start anew!