Katherine
Mason
“Self Portrait No3”
Gouache, pencil
“Self Portrait No3” is a realistic
representation of myself. ‘I paint
self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know
best.’ Frida Kahlo. I found painting self portraits more
effective as I am able to express myself and not worry whether I am making myself
look obscure, I am the subject I know best. I have used brown, yellow and
purple gouache to create a mellow vibe in the artwork which is the personality
that best represents me. The positioning of the face, the mouth open, hair
wispy and messy relates to my personality, which can be expressive or calm. The
organic fluid drips in the foreground create a sense of serenity as the head looks as if it is floating
yet there are lines to indicate my
whole presence.
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