Self Portrait
Using a mirror13 total reviews
Comment from iPhone7
This is excellent work Ray. My uncle was an artist and he did a self portrait using a mirror also.
This reminds me of him. The facial details and colors are very much like his self portrait.
A really nice work of art here Ray ~ Steve
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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This is excellent work Ray. My uncle was an artist and he did a self portrait using a mirror also.
This reminds me of him. The facial details and colors are very much like his self portrait.
A really nice work of art here Ray ~ Steve
Comment Written 07-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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It has been a while Steve, so nice to hear form you. Thank you for this wonderful review and rating. Stick measuring is hard to do, tedious but fun. I am so glad you enjoyed it . Ray
Comment from Charlotte Morse
OMG Ray, I never thought of you looking like that, I'd always imagined you like the portrait on your profile, with a long beard and a Van Gogh style hat!
I missed this post in Nov and just wanted to let you know that I think it's an awesome painting!
Charlotte
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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OMG Ray, I never thought of you looking like that, I'd always imagined you like the portrait on your profile, with a long beard and a Van Gogh style hat!
I missed this post in Nov and just wanted to let you know that I think it's an awesome painting!
Charlotte
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Charlotte, thank you for your complements. This painting was done 24 years ago, I did have a beard on and off for about 24 years but now I just sport a mustache. I am so glad you enjoy the painting, thank you for your fine review. Ray
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You?re very welcome Ray, I wish more people would do real life paintings rather than from photos, it does make such a difference to the finished piece.
Charlotte
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Charlotte, painting from life is difficult especially, taking measurements using a stick. Everything comes out opposite. It certainly was a challenge. Thank you for going over that. Ray
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Yeah, but look at the results! Well worth the effort!
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Yes it is, Charlotte, I agree. Ray
Comment from Christine389
This is drawn with incredible skill Ray. I think that self portraits must be extremely difficult to do, particularly from a mirror and not a photograph. Really good features. You look to me as if you are someone in authority here, maybe in the police force? Or maybe it's just the stern expression. I am a sucker for a beard though and note that you've grown one since! Very clever work that deserves top marks.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2023
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This is drawn with incredible skill Ray. I think that self portraits must be extremely difficult to do, particularly from a mirror and not a photograph. Really good features. You look to me as if you are someone in authority here, maybe in the police force? Or maybe it's just the stern expression. I am a sucker for a beard though and note that you've grown one since! Very clever work that deserves top marks.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2023
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Christine, you are very observant, I am a retired lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, the stern expression came from not being able to smile the same way, long enough to do the mouth.Thank you so much for your wonderful review and rating, I am so happy that you enjoy it. Happy Thanksgiving. Ray
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Oh what a fabulous career Ray and I bet it was an interesting one too, with many stories both good and bad to be recounted.
Comment from suffolkbrian
Clever stuff Ray and bet its fairly life like in this and if so using a mirror must have taken time and concerntration,the detail in this is really good and if i was you i would do more of these of other people bet you would be paid for it as well...Brian
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Clever stuff Ray and bet its fairly life like in this and if so using a mirror must have taken time and concerntration,the detail in this is really good and if i was you i would do more of these of other people bet you would be paid for it as well...Brian
Comment Written 20-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2023
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Thank you Brian, for your fine review. I am a commissioned artist and it takes a lot of concentration. Ray
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your welcome
Comment from helvi2
Hi Ray, It must be strange doing a self portrait of yourself. You certainly did a good job with skin tones and proportions of nose eyes and ears. You look very serious in the image. I'd say you were really concentrating on capturing yourself. I think you did a great job. A self portrait had got to be difficult to do. Very Nicely done My Friend!
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Hi Ray, It must be strange doing a self portrait of yourself. You certainly did a good job with skin tones and proportions of nose eyes and ears. You look very serious in the image. I'd say you were really concentrating on capturing yourself. I think you did a great job. A self portrait had got to be difficult to do. Very Nicely done My Friend!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Nancy, It was a time when I doing portraits and I wanted to try one of myself. You are right when you say it takes concentration and this is what evolved. I was so locked in, I didn't think to smile. I enjoyed doing this one, it was a challenge. I am so glad you enjoy this one. Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and all those compliments. Ray
Comment from nikman
Reckon you liked your self portrait at the time, but later for some reason you grew that beard. I wonder why? Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely painted!
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Reckon you liked your self portrait at the time, but later for some reason you grew that beard. I wonder why? Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely painted!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the fine review. The answer to your question is skin cancer. Ray
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Sorry you had to suffer that.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A fine self-portrait painting, done using a mirror, as you say. It looks like the canvas mirrors the soul of a man.:) A fine rendering. But it's quite different from what is shown on your intro page. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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A fine self-portrait painting, done using a mirror, as you say. It looks like the canvas mirrors the soul of a man.:) A fine rendering. But it's quite different from what is shown on your intro page. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thank you for you fine review. Things change with time. Right now i have a mustache. Ray
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I agree. I think you should grow a well trimmed beard to maintain the balance!:):)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Good Show',Ray!
Thar's a fine looking self portrait painting and you remind me of Captain Picard from the 'Next Generation' and it's various spin-off series!
Excellent,man!
~Sean
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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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'Good Show',Ray!
Thar's a fine looking self portrait painting and you remind me of Captain Picard from the 'Next Generation' and it's various spin-off series!
Excellent,man!
~Sean
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Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thank you Sean, so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Jewell McChesney
How cool is this!? It is always a pleasure to see the likes of someone you have only engaged with as an icon in your minds eye. You did a nice job. Now let us see a self portrait with your camera so we can compare.
Funny I have been considering doing a self portrait lately but not sure I could do a good rendering. My husband says all my girl art looks like me. Lol it doesn't!
But I might try an illustration style.
Thank you for sharing, Handsome.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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How cool is this!? It is always a pleasure to see the likes of someone you have only engaged with as an icon in your minds eye. You did a nice job. Now let us see a self portrait with your camera so we can compare.
Funny I have been considering doing a self portrait lately but not sure I could do a good rendering. My husband says all my girl art looks like me. Lol it doesn't!
But I might try an illustration style.
Thank you for sharing, Handsome.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Jewell, I keep on telling you that your illustrations are all you. I highly recommend it. You are very attractive to start and all your illustrations are of you in the work that you present You will learn a lot, just by being able to see yourself and recreate it. Thank you for you wonderful review and rating. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very amazing and skillful portrait presented here. Your composition shades tones and colors are effective and eye appealing. Great show of skill and talent. Thank you for sharing!!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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A very amazing and skillful portrait presented here. Your composition shades tones and colors are effective and eye appealing. Great show of skill and talent. Thank you for sharing!!
Comment Written 18-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023
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Thank you Maureen for the wonderful review and i am so glad you enjoy it. Ray