Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ahoy All Artist Who Would Like To Participate!

I have no idea why I used "Ahoy" in my headline except that I like that word. Anyway, brilliant artist Milind Mulick in far off India and I in the golden state of California are proposing a self portrait paint-off. "Paint-off" is somewhat of a challenging and intimidating word. Lets call it a Global self portrait love-in. No matter what your level of artistic ability or what medium you enjoy working in, this is an invitation to do a self portrait to be sent to my blog by the end of June at which time we can show off our efforts. Hey...it's going to be rollicking good fun!...and...what better way to discover yourself visually than doing a self portrait. You are invited! This is a pen and ink self portrait I did about 3 or 4 years ago in a class I taught at Sacramento City College...go Panthers!!
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38 comments:

  1. ArtiMay 12, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    great idea, David,I have been putting it off for so many years now.It intimidates me! But now, with your support, I am ready to give it a try:)
    BTW I liked your self portrait in color very much!

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  2. RH CarpenterMay 13, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    I have enjoyed your self-portraits, even those that don't show a bit of self-consciousness in the creation :) and might just have to try this...I've only done one small self-portrait and this will be an interesting challenge.

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  3. Barbara MuirMay 13, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Ahoy,

    I accept the challenge. Love this pen and ink drawing. The vertical line technique is super. Real ink? You are the man. I used to draw with real ink, but lost my courage.

    End of June eh?

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  4. AnonymousMay 13, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Love that line! And your commentary at the bottom. Almost makes me want to have a curly beard, err. . .hair. If I'm brave enough to take part in the love-in, will a schmear-proof uniball vision pen- micro or fine- be able to achieve enough line width variation? Or do I need the type w/ different nibs?

    Maybe I should just sit back and watch. :)

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  5. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Arti, Yahoo...go girl!

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  6. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Rhonda Carpenter: I don't know if you are aware of the fact that the bluegrass state is a particularly conducive area for self portraiture!

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  7. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Barbara, Wunderbar!! You betch...real ink here with a steel nib pen. End of June.

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  8. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Anonymous, Be brave and have fun while ya doin it! Uniballs should work out fine. With the one you see here, I penciled in the main contour lines then did my parallel inking on top. After I was done, I erased the pencil lines with a needed eraser.

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  9. UnknownMay 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Hi David, this is kind of like my idea to have a blog with artists' self portraits. Please send yours to my blog and I'll send mine to yours. My blog is Artists Paint Themselves and it's at artistspaint.blogspot.com
    Thanks!

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  10. Myrna WacknovMay 13, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    You bet, I'm in! I already have an idea and a title. This one will be called "S___, now I'm 67!"

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  11. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Deb, Very cool blog ya got! Looking forward to getting your self portrait.

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  12. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Mryna, Great title, and I know your self portrait is gonna be sick, dude!!

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  13. V. DeshmukhMay 13, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Dear David,
    Its a wonderful portrait. I think it is an excellent idea that you have come up with. I am not a blogger and I havent participated in any such events before. I paint mostly in watercolors and oils. I would also like to participate in this if I am eligible.

    Best wishes,
    Vinayak Deshmukh

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  14. David LobenbergMay 13, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Vinayak, Yes, please join us and do a self portrait!

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  15. KathyMay 14, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    David, count me in, too. I take the challenge here in Indiana. I don't paint people, but since I will be trying to paint ME, I don't care if I get mad at myself if it doesn't look like me.

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  16. Annaquarel.lesMay 14, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    That's a great self-portrait David. Thank you for telling us how you did it ! I'll try to join in. What a challenge!

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  17. Dan KentMay 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I found you at the "Artists Paint Themselves" blog. Your work is wonderful. I scrolled way back in your posts, and though I can't be in your classroom, I feel the door is open just a crack. I look forward to following along.

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  18. David LobenbergMay 14, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Anna, You'll do a great self portrait. Have fun!

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  19. David LobenbergMay 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Kathy, At last I can say that this global self portrait love- in stretches from India to Indiana! You don't paint people? Heck (do you say "heck" still in Indiana?) ...I guarantee that you'll get a likeness. Let go and have fun!

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  20. David LobenbergMay 14, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Hey Dan, thanks for exploring my humble blog! I saw your portrait on the artist's self portrait blog...good job.

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  21. Padmini Satish KumarMay 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I am a amateur ..and know no techniques..am I eligible ?

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  22. RosaMay 15, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I have enjoyed your blog, and now… great idea !
    I accept the challenge David!
    Fron Spain,I would also like to participate in this .
    I sharpen my pencils and brushes, they estan something slept… comes wake up! jaja

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  23. David LobenbergMay 15, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Padmini: Absolutely, yes...you are eligible and may work in any medium you wish. Welcome!

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  24. David LobenbergMay 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Wake up those pencils and brushes, Rosa, and join us and have fun!

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  25. r garriottMay 15, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    What a fun idea (now if I can find my doppelganger...)!

    Love your work, both fine and illustrative! And this fine drawing as well. Are you cousin to R. Crumb?

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  26. Amber MasseyMay 15, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Awesome! I'm so doing this! :)

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  27. CarrieMay 15, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Hey Dave, cool challenge and very cool portrait - I also tried a self portrait in a similar style a while ago. Yay - I will definitely partake :)

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  28. David LobenbergMay 15, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Alllriiightt, Carrie! You and Amber are both two of my ex-A-students! Have fun with this, young ladies!

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  29. Terry BanderasMay 16, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    David--
    What a nice drawing. I love it. If I can, I will do a dorky self portrait to enter into your promotion which is a fantastic idea.

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  30. David LobenbergMay 16, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Dork away Terry B. for I know your SP will be wonderful and hopefully dorky to the nth degree or thereabouts!

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  31. UnknownMay 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Your self-portraits are compelling and masterful. I, too, like the word "ahoy." Perhaps its from living on a sailboat for so long.

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  32. David LobenbergMay 17, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Kathy, I think that more people (like us) need to come out and admit that "Ahoy" is a lovely word! Love them egg shells... Ahoy!

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  33. David LobenbergMay 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    r. gariott, Well now I have to google r. crumb to see what he looks like. Loveya painting blog...lots of fun images!~

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  34. MikeMay 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Great idea, Dave. I think I'll give it a shot. Who knows what'll show up!?

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  35. David LobenbergMay 18, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful, Mike!! This dunderhead needs to know how I'm going to post so many self portraits at the end of June. Is there some kind of google app. I need to know about? If ya don't know, I'll start checking on my end.

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  36. MikeMay 19, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    DONE, Dave! The portrait that is. It is on my blog . . .you remember where it is . . . .right? ;-)

    Myrna will know just what to do in order to get all the portaits onto your blog.

    Am gonna check in w Milind.

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  37. beckielbooMay 23, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    I'm in. Can't find the details of how & where to submit. I'll check Milind's site next.
    I'd like to do 2 in different mediums, is there a limit?

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  38. David LobenbergMay 23, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Beckie, Great! JUst send them to my email at:sushi3@mac.com.

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