Category Archives: self-portraits

Fun with Graphite

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Carol

Graphite on Dura Lar is a fun combination – and here’s my COVID-19 selfie.

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Exercises or Exorcises? Did I mention a productive 3+ months?

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Carol

WOW! I’m a bit amazed – I knew it but there’s nothing like a Catherine Kehoe  class to ramp up exploration and rethinking the work habits. This semester?  how little do you need to make a head? The vertical image … Continue reading →

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How to use 2 mirrors for self portraits

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Carol

Take 2 12 inch mirrors, duct tape them together on one side and prop up the mirrors so they reflect each other and you’ll see how you actually look to the rest of the world instead of the more familiar … Continue reading →

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ANE – 2018: a Sense of Place

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Carol

It’s been all about the painting, evocative, and atmospheric. This is a motley assortment of some of the paintings thus far, ranging from 6×6 to maybe 24×30 inches. Vera poses challenges that have me shaking up my work habits.

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