Realistic Self Portrait

Segmented Value Strip

4" x 11"

Graphite on drawing paper

Self Portrait

11" x 14"

Mixed media on pastel paper

Artist Statement

For both of these, I used graphite pencil, but I added marker and Sharpie pen to the self portrait. For the self portrait, I decided to remove my neck and shoulders and replace them with metal supports. I also added some blood dripping from my head, and I put some machinery in the background.