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Self Portrait: Reference

Today I worked on a number of self portraits, including a handful that were inspired by famous works of art. This is an unfinished detail shot of a self portrait I worked on in reference to the Birth of Venus by Alexandre Cabanel, a masterpiece that I find to be empowering–and is one of my […]

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Illustration: Autopilot (a self portrait)

This week’s illustration, Autopilot, represents moments when I feel most like myself. Namely, I’m referring to walks home, usually from running errands. I believe religiously in stopping and smelling the roses, and if the roses do not require stopping, then I put myself on autopilot, completely encapsulated in the scent of the flowers. With the […]

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Illustration: Space

As an artist, I hope for my viewers to know as much of me as they can through my work, and have always taken an interest in rare representations of bedrooms and private spaces of artists whom I admire. In terms of gathering more information about the artist, I feel that drawing or painting one’s own […]

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