Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Self Portrait

I have assigned to both my drawing and painting classes that I teach at Sacramento City College) a self portrait from a photograph. I always like to do the assignment with my class, so here is my acrylic self portrait (without my glasses) that I am currently working on for my painting class. I have added a charcoal self portrait I did with my drawing classe about 2 semesters ago. More student and teacher self portrait art to come within the next three weeks.
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30 comments:

  1. Barbara MuirMay 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Hi David,

    I like the new acrylic portrait a lot. The charcoal one is great too.
    What a great face!

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  2. Padmini Satish KumarMay 5, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I loved both of em..
    Its always thrilling to see your perspective..!!

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  3. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Love the new self portrait, David! Outstanding works!

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  4. Teresa Palomar LoisMay 6, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Your colors are as superb as always but this time the charcoal one wins! Awesome works

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  5. Elizabeth SeaverMay 6, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Love the humor in them!

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  6. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks, Barbara. Have you painted any self portraits?

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  7. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks Padmini. I had to fool around a lot with the perspective, and I'm not sure I'm happy with it. If I get some time, I may try another self portrait.

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  8. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks cat lady (Evie)!

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  9. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Lost In Wonder, I agree, I like the crazed charcoal one the best.

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  10. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Humor is my middle name, Elizabeth. Humor helps keep us humble.

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  11. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks, Barbara. Have you painted any self portraits?

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  12. David LobenbergMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks, Barbara. Have you painted any self portraits?

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  13. CliveMay 8, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Nice. Personally I would much prefer to draw or paint other people but nobody else will sit for me for as long and as frequently.

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  14. milindmulickMay 8, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    You ve certainly inspired me to try self portrait..something I ve neglcted for long time..
    great job..do you always paint with glasses off.

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  15. Myrna WacknovMay 8, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Very fun as always! Your student's work last time was great. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with this time.

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  16. Annaquarel.lesMay 8, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Wow! They are both gorgeous, David! I specially like them because you offer a very different look from what we are used to seeing, let alone your sense of humour which makes them even more attractive.

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  17. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comMay 8, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    These are both very good. I bet the class enjoys the assignment and you doing it with them probably stimulates them to a higher level of effort.

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  18. tonypetersartMay 8, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    David, these are really cool. You handle charcoal really well, I'd like to see more.

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  19. Barbara MuirMay 10, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Hi David,

    I have done a couple. There's one on my slideshow on the blog, and I posted a pen and ink one last summer. Unlike Lucian Freud, whose work I love, I always flatter myself. I figure if I don't, who will? Shallow I know. Forgive me.

    I love your work, your humour and your blog.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  20. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Clive, Love your self portrait you recently posted on your blog. Nice technique!

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  21. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Milind, The time has come for another paint-off. Subject?,,,self portrait. About a June due date...either early or late June and any medium. We need to get some other artists in on this.

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  22. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Myrna,Thank you, mistress of self portraiture.

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  23. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Anna, When you have a mug like me, ya just gotta have a sense of humor!

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  24. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Onpainting, Yes, I think doing some assignments with my students lets them in on the fact that I know what the hell I'm talkin about. I even like them to see me sometimes struggle and fail so that they realize that even with experience, art can be challenging.

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  25. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Tony, I wanted to do a charcoal self portrait with my current drawing class but have been too busy doing one with my painting class. There is only so much time in the day, and I do enjoy a regular sleep pattern. But I'm going to post a pen and ink self portrait I did a few years ago with my pen and ink class. I'd be interested in getting a comment from you.

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  26. David LobenbergMay 10, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    I figured you were a shallow person, Barbara. Self absorbed like me? I'll check your portraits out. I'll be posting a pen @ ink self portrait soon and would love to get a shallow comment from you.

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  27. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Love the fearless, looming perspective on the first one. The large hands, the brush poised, it's a very unique angle.
    If it's hard to be objective about our own work generally, then I think self portraits rank up there with Everest summits.

    I did one last year and it still lives in my closet. I pass her some bread and water on every major holiday, otherwise, she never comes out.

    You amaze in skill varieties and indeed have very lucky students.

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  28. David LobenbergMay 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    You are funny comrade Bonnie. The interesting thing about doing a self portrait is that you really learn how to see yourself with a very cold eye. Kinda cool!

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  29. Pramod P TMay 17, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Hi David,

    You are amazing! too good works.

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  30. Christina HietbrinkMay 19, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Hi David,

    Your Nose looks great in your painting....

    Best,
    Christina

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