Breaking out of my comfort zone…
I have previously shunned portraits because embarrassingly for an artist, I have a problem with face recognition, and technically portraits is a challenging subject. I am however starting to enjoy it as an exercise in intense observation, and maybe I will start to recognise people better 😂🤣😂
Last Sunday, I accidentally embarked on a challenging portrait painting experience whilst watching award winning artist Christian Hook for 4 hours as he painted Will Young on Sky TV FB live.
About 10 mins in, I forgot my mental block, picked up my art supplies and joined in. This mad marathon session turned out to be so much fun. I forgot to eat, my back was killing me, but the sense of accomplishment was worth it, and I am happy to be part of this art community.
This is my finished portrait.
Size A4
Acrylic on paper
BulanLifestyle.com 
June 4, 2020 at 23:03
Yes, ma’am.
June 4, 2020 at 13:21
Yes go finish the painting 🎨
June 3, 2020 at 23:20
Keep up the good work. (Reminds me I’v had a sketch 90% finished for months now… Time! Time!)
June 3, 2020 at 17:39
Thanks Brian, it is indeed a lot of practice and my hand is learning more everyday
June 1, 2020 at 17:35
Same as your art. I’ve told how amazed I am at your videos and how fast you sketch, without even a pencil draft. Your hand knows exactly where the ear of the dog comes. And the other ear. And then the dragonfly. That takes years of practice. (All for our pleasure)
June 1, 2020 at 14:09
You are probably right. I don’t question good writing and the years perfecting that!
June 1, 2020 at 00:08
When art is good, it looks so easy right? (To others). You write a story, if it works, nobody thinks of the hours spent in writing, re-reading, editing. I’m sure most realize your talent… 🌹
May 31, 2020 at 13:51
Thank you
May 31, 2020 at 06:24
Yes i remember my practice ones from last year, people think you can wake up and be good at something but they don’t see all the effort going on, well i hope people see it here 🌹
May 31, 2020 at 06:22
Have a lovely weekend 🌹 ❤️ 🌹
May 29, 2020 at 17:05
Remember when you started doing portraits with “fusain”? Compare the first (very good) with the last (even better).
Practice is 90%. 🙏🏻
May 29, 2020 at 16:04
Yours are always like this because your talent is unique and on the rise. A hug.
May 29, 2020 at 15:24
Wonderful. 😊🌎
May 29, 2020 at 11:47
Thank you Shreya. I have definitely grown during lockdown with nothing else to do but focus on my paintings. Stay safe 🌹
May 29, 2020 at 11:46
Thank you Bela, a lot of perseverance to get here 🤗🌹🤗 have a creative weekend. Stay safe
May 29, 2020 at 11:45
Thank you so much!! I feel i have definitely levelled up during the lockdown 🤗
May 29, 2020 at 11:45
Yes the practice is paying off!!
May 29, 2020 at 11:44
Thank you Manuel, you are spot on that it was a huge challenge but i charged in bravely and the risk was worth it. Have a creative week! 🤗
May 29, 2020 at 11:42
Yes all the hard work is paying off, and to be able to produce a decent portrait is a huge accomplishment. Thank you 🤗
May 29, 2020 at 11:41
Yes indeed!! It helps to motivate each other 🤗
May 27, 2020 at 18:45
Excellent job!!! I’m too a great fond of paintings! Great to follow you 😃
May 27, 2020 at 04:20
Beautifully done!
May 26, 2020 at 22:47
This is excellent.
May 26, 2020 at 22:38
Facial recognition? Hmm. The protrait looks good to me. I also remember a self portrait of yours. And your portraits (different techniques) of members of high court in IMperial China…
May 26, 2020 at 16:53
My opinion is based solely as an observer of your portrait.
Painting Will Young, an extraordinary British singer, was a fantastic stimulant to put your fears aside. A challenge that was successful for you. All the inconveniences, especially your mental block, were left behind and your work was excellent.
I imagine how difficult it is to paint the human face since it is the mirror of man’s existentiality. Your portrait achieves the identity of the singer in a brilliant way.
You have talent to develop your art. Congratulations.
With sweetie as always
Manuel
May 26, 2020 at 13:55
You should be proud!!
May 26, 2020 at 13:52
Excellent job, Tiffany! Artist inspiring artist – how awesome is that?! 😊👍
May 26, 2020 at 10:31
Thanx Dracul, can you see my determination 🤣
May 26, 2020 at 07:26
Extremely well done.🙂