Slowly, slowly, My portrait inches along.

I started with this photo. I took it to Staples and had it enlarged and printed in black and white. Then I traced around it with a fine point sharpie to separate different elements, my hair, glasses, face and mouth. My first attempt, bleh!! The hair is a complete flop, the colors washed out, just a big blob of blah.

My second attempt. I like this better. I just love this newsprint fabric I used for my face. I need to find more, I get nervous every time I use some of it. Ooooh, what if I run out!? The rest of this portrait feels better, brighter. I definitely got the hair shape better.
Notice anything missing? I always tuck my hair behind my ears, but I'm not sure this needs an ear. And, yoo hoo, where's the nose? After reading the other posts on this blog, I think we can agree that noses seem to be a challenge. This project is going to marinate overnight and I'll tackle the nose tomorrow.

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Yup, the second try is most certainly the better one. And did you notice how the pins look like earrings? I see some embellishing in the future here.. I can't wait to see the final product. I have no idea where it's headed, but I'm enjoying it. Good night everybody.