Saturday, January 1, 2011

new year progress check

Every now and then I feel that I have to do a self-portrait to see what kid of progress I'm making.

Here is a self-portrait from July 2009:





Here is one from May of 2010;




And here is the one I did yesterday and today:



The eye on the left is a bit too big. I tried to adjust it, but I may have to go in, erase it, and do it over. I'll see how much it bugs me over time. Other than that, I guess I'd say that my art classes are paying off.

13 comments:

Sis said...

Wow! Looks GREAT!

But I like them all, too. :)

Happy New Year, sweetie!
XO

forsythia said...

Absolutely. The improvement is phenomenal.

Lena said...

Yes, you are getting better and better. Your commitment shows!

Happy New Year! How is Michael's movie coming along?

Trish said...

Yes....you are becoming very accomplished indeed my dear friend. However, I am not so discerning I guess but I truly think you captured your essence in each one. Happy New Year my southern belle!

Love my verification word...sounds like words I used to make up stories for my son when he was little...urbapmes...grin

KathyA said...

Your definition and dimension are definitely improving, BUT I still think you are much more attractive than all of those! :)

Cheryl said...

It's amazing to see your progress. Yes, the classes are paying off :) There's something about the middle picture that catches my attention. I could imagine a book illustrated in that style. Keep on drawing!

Lauralew said...

I agree. You have worked very, very hard, and it shows! Good for you!

rhymeswithplague said...

You are definitely getting better and better, but basically I agree with KathyA.

Verification word is irchie which reminds me of archie which reminds me of Edith Bunker, and the last drawing reminds me of her, too, although you yourself look nothing like Edith Bunker!

Gin said...

Ruth you have refined your style so much since you started. And your techniques are so much improved! Your dedication really shines thru!

it's margaret said...

Wow! Just WOW!

Mauigirl said...

Excellent!

Connie said...

I agree with Kathy A. I also want to see your beautiful smile :)

Odd Chick said...

amazing WORK!!! so fun to see the progress- but such great effort and talent - tremendous!