When I was a kid, the very first form of drawing that I love to do was “Stick Man”. This concept becomes more creative as I grow up and as the technology advances—that is when digital art emerges. The basic stick man now can be done through a higher form of digital art, “Manhwa Art”. And in my self-portrait, that is the kind of art that I wanted to apply.

At first, I honestly didn’t enjoy making art. I found it challenging and felt like it just wasn’t for me. But after working on my first PETA, something changed. As I put more effort into my self-portrait, I started to appreciate the process and see the progress I was making. The final result surprised me—it actually turned out really well. That experience made me realize that with patience and creativity, I’m capable of creating something I can be proud of. It also helped me gain a new appreciation for art and for expressing myself in a different way.

 My first performance task in this semester is a self-portrait that explores and represents various emotions using different materials. It’s aimed to express emotions that are difficult to articulate through laughter. This piece reflects not just myself, but the unspoken thoughts and feelings within.

As a person who doesn't really have fun with Arts— I just found myself enjoying doing some activities that need to be created through Arts.  Well, at first I was having a hard time on how to do my portrait since you're gonna draw yourself but as time goes by and trusting myself, I would say that Art is Patience. 

 The self portrait project is not easy for me. I consider myself as not an artistic person. That's why I find it challenging because I’m having a hard time choosing the right technique where I can truly present myself. After choosing a technique, I faced another problem; “How will I do this technique properly?” I felt like I did not ace this project as I feel like not presenting myself better. Despite that experience, I still considered it a success that allows me to grow and learn. 

This was our first activity on our subject Contemporary Arts, and honestly I can’t get my worries out of my mind and heart. As a someone who doesn’t really love doing arts activities—its a bit challenging for me, I had to do a few more self portraits before I decided to just pass this one on. While I was doing this, I had to stop working several times because I couldn’t estimate the shape of my face and I was still painting too much. I realized that it’s hard to do it, but if you love what you’re doing, it'll be easier to do your own self-portrait. 

Drawing my self-portrait was a surprisingly reflective activity.  The experience made me confront not only my physical appearance, but also the way I perceive myself as well.  At first, I had trouble with the subtleties of my expression, realizing how much my self-image varies from what I see in the mirror. The flaws, the gentle imperfections of asymmetry, were less intimidating and more descriptive of my individuality.  In the end, the completed sketch wasn't merely a likeness of my face, but a visual account of my journey of self-discovery in that process.

Making a self-portrait is not something that I typically do despite being an artist who likes drawing portraits of other people. As I chose and arranged pieces of paper, I started to see different parts of myself reflected in the colors and textures I used.  I utilized vintage looking papers as a reference to my old soul. It made me appreciate my uniqueness, with all my different qualities coming together. The process helped me feel more confident of who I am, and I enjoyed seeing my personality come to life through the art. Overall, it was a great way to appreciate myself and express my creativity.

Creating my self-portrait is a little hard at first  but a fulfilling experience for me. During the process of making it I was able to express myself in the way I wanted. At first, I was thinking how can I express myself in a creative way that will match my personality. Since I’m not really into arts, The first thing I did was trust myself and the process that it will be done perfectly. At the end of making it I am proud of myself that I was able to make a project that helped me realize that even if I am not good in arts I am still able to make a project that makes me proud. 

This is my self-portrait using digital art. I learned how to use different colors and tools in digital art. The challenge I experienced was adding shadows to make it look like me; I found it hard because after hours of work, when I looked at it, it didn’t really look like me. However, it was easier to do because I used an app called IbisPaint. I think I did pretty well, but I can improve more by adding more details. Overall, I am proud of my work and I enjoyed creating it.

I sketched my self-portrait based on how I see myself. At first, I wasn’t confident with my drawing, but as I added more details, I started to like it. It made me think about who I am and what makes me different. I tried to show my personality through the way I drew my face and expression. I realized that even if it’s not perfect, it still represents me, and that made me feel proud.

I do my digital because it is easy because of the help of YouTube and it guides me too. That art is important to me even though I'm not good at art, and thanks to guides on YouTube, I've at least learned something about digital art.

I was reminded of the value of cultural preservation and the beauty of diversity when looking through this exhibit photo. Like the variety of names and objects on show, it got me to thinking on how much can be learned from various points of view. This experience taught me to appreciate the stories behind every element, no matter how small, and I discovered that curiosity is what drives my development, but I also want to improve my knowledge of art and history. In my future, I want to look for more opportunities for interacting with rare topics in order to widen my viewpoint.

Well, let's just say my self-portrait isn't exactly photorealistic. It's more of an impressionistic interpretation of my face. I think I captured the general shape of my head, maybe? The eyes are interesting. One's slightly larger than the other, which is pretty accurate, actually. And the smile? Let's call it "expressive." Overall, it's a testament to my artistic ambition and, perhaps more accurately, my lack of skill. But, at least it's honest.

Creating a self-portrait is more than capturing physical appearance—it's an exploration of identity and your true self.  As I worked on my self-portrait, I became more aware of my emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Each line and detail became a form of self-expression, revealing parts of myself that words do not fully say. The process challenged me to look more about who I really am-to capture and appreciate what I look like as a person who is so self conscious about my appearance. In the end, the self-portrait became a mirror not just of how I look, but of how I see myself.

During the process of creating the self-portrait, I was met with a few difficulties. Beginning with the fact I don't really like to perceive myself, and it was difficult to capture my own features. However, I was given the option to use a medium which I am most comfortable in: digital art. Since I was young, I have been practicing digital art. So despite the unfamiliarity of trying to capture my own essence in a drawing, I was able to use the skills I've learned over time.

This performance task was fun. As an experienced artist, the only issue I had with this PETA was spending hours looking at my photo. Not only is my photo tiring to look at, I also ended up hating that exact photo I referenced. Despite the circumstances, I would do it again. I believe that self-drawing sessions allow the artist to know more about themselves.

Portraits especially self-portaits weren't actually my forte in painting so making this made me overwhelmed due to my lack of skills to apply any realistic features of a human. 

However, it has always been my plan to do portraits with painting, and this was actually my first time doing it.  Half of my self was overwhelmed and half of my self felt the free will of being an artist—the free will of practice and grasping art itself. Somehow while creating this piece, I felt many beautiful things that urged me to continue my art journey because it is universally known that every touch of the artist's hands is bound to unravel many beautiful imperfections that scores to an ethereal outcome.  

With this experience, I became eager to try different faces with my own hands to practice and master portaits.

I have never drawn myself before or even attempted to do it because portraits were never my genre. So this performance task low-key intimidated me as I am also unsure of how I can make it my lookalike due to my inconsistent art styles. I had lots of trials and errors until I finally came up with an idea to use a Blythe Doll as my reference. Then I realized that I was more able to draw if I have something to get inspiration from.

This performance task, from my perspective, was a mix of stress and excitement. I liked the opportunity given to me to try and illustrate myself. But, as someone who does not have that much on an experience with drawing myself it made me so stressed. It challenged me a lot.

During the time that I was creating this task, I said so many "again." It was literally a trial-and-error on my part. It made me feel unskillful and disappointed in myself because the results of the artworks that I created weren't satisfying me.

 However, at the end of a day, it still proved to a valuable moment for me wherein I tried doing something out of my "comfort zone."

Honestly, I was  shocked when this PETA came out because I'm not a drawing expert, and I have no skills to do it. But despite of that specific reason, I pushed myself in doing it because I wouldn't know if I'm more capable than what I think I can—drawing. So through that mindset, I learned that I'm more than able, meaning that if I truly pour my heart into what I believe in, even if it makes me vulnerable—amazing things can and will happen.

My self-portrait shows how I see myself beyond just the outside. I used the frottage technique to add texture, which made it feel more real and expressive. The deep green circus background represents how life can feel messy and unpredictable, like a show where I’m still figuring out my role. Making this artwork helped me reflect on who I am and what’s going on around me.

Creating a self-portrait of myself is one of the projects in this subject that enabled me to improve, not only my visual skills but also my self-confidence. It allowed me to design effectively and express how I can turn myself into a creative art piece. By carefully crafting an aesthetic style and vibe that accentuates my beauty, this project also helped boost my confidence as an artist, which I believe is one of its goals. Throughout the process of creating this piece, I did not encounter difficulties, in fact, I was ecstatic to see how my artwork would turn out after putting in my effort.

For our self-portrait activity, I chose to do a trapunto style—and I was actually the only one in class who did it, which made me feel proud and unique. Since I really love embroidery, stitching, and anything sewing-related, I knew from the start that it was trapunto or nothing for me. It took a lot of materials and effort, but I managed to finish it creatively and with love. This project made me enjoy art even more, because it allowed me to express who I am in a style that feels like home. I honestly loved every part of it.

I was somewhat confident when I found out that I have the choice to create digital art for our PETA. I’ve been wanting to create digital art for quite some time, but lacked the proper motivation to do so. Like any beginner, I didn't know what to do. So, I  researched techniques that I can utilize for my self-portrait. I came across a few shadowing techniques to give the drawing more depth. I wouldn't say my self-portrait turned out well, but at least the effort was there.

As a person who doesn't have the talent to do this, it was a bit of a challenge for me. Despite the challenge, I enjoyed doing this because I know that arts is everything. Doing this makes me happy and enjoy this PETA.

I found integrity in creating my self-portrait using my preferred artistic style. This piece flowed directly from my own creativity and the thoughts within my mind, truly unleashing my artistic potential. I was able to execute it in my own unique way, which deepened my understanding of my personal preferences, style, and personality. The entire process allowed me to craft a truly personal art piece. I absolutely loved how my artwork turned out; it's exactly as I envisioned: beautiful, creative, and unique.

For our first task in Contemporary Art, we had to make a self-portrait. I first planned to try frottage because I wanted to challenge myself, but I struggled since I’m not that good at drawing. So I switched to digital art using Ibis Paint X, which felt more doable for me.

Time wasn’t on my side at first since I only started seriously by Friday night and had just finished the outline then. The weekend felt like a race—I worked in random bursts and got frustrated when parts didn’t turn out right. But I didn’t want to spend all of Sunday (our family day) rushing it, so I pushed myself to finish that morning. 

Though I felt rushed, I ended up really proud of what I made. It wasn’t perfect, but I knew I gave it effort. I even felt extra confident when friends said mine looked better than theirs. I submitted it in landscape after seeing a classmate do the same, and I was happy with the grade I got. This task didn’t just teach me how to make a self-portrait—it reminded me that pushing through and trusting yourself really pays off. 

This was our first art activity, and honestly, it was a bit challenging for me. It made me look at myself closely, not just how I look, but how I really see myself as a person. I don’t usually think about those things, so it was kind of eye-opening. Even though I’m not really into art, this activity gave me a chance to reflect on how we all have something unique about us. 

When I heard that we were going to make a self-portrait, I instantly felt defeated. As someone who doesn’t really excel in arts or creativity, this was definitely a challenge for me. I ended up choosing an art technique I was already familiar with—frottage—but the problem was, I didn’t know how to make it look visually appealing. I struggled to decide which materials to use to create a good texture for my artwork. Fortunately, I was able to come up with a decent-looking self-portrait in the end.

I didn’t really have a hard time because I actually love art. However, I lacked materials, so it was a bit challenging for me. But this made me even more creative in my process. I used watercolor and white glue, and I applied everything by hand. I’m happy with the results, and my reflection on my artwork is about the importance of the process and how I created it. Most of all, it’s about the love and passion I put into making it. 

While looking for numerous pictures of me, I found myself staring at this. It took me a while to draw this since it’s an anime version of me. The long dark hair with little flowers in it seems very pretty to me. The soft colors and shading make me look gentle and nice. It's a drawing that makes me simple yet feel calm and happy when I look at it.

 As someone who doesn’t ace this kind of art, I did not find this interesting at all. I find it really hard because painting a self-portrait is no joke, especially if you are into perfection. However, the need of accomplishing this activity motivated me and perhaps, I realized that I somehow can do it and might actually want to start doing it if I put it into heart.

Working with the theme of self portraiture featuring magic gives me the opportunity to discover an unknown side of myself that lives in concealment. Each one of us is part ways with ourself and as such, I metaphorically placed magical aspects to represent bodily attributes of myself that are inner powerful, mysterious or transformative.

Our first activity in contemporary was self-portraits which I enjoyed because I really love arts but I'm not very good at arts so when Ma'am did a self-portrait, I really enjoyed it especially drawing it yourself.