I've written at length about the reason why I stopped drawing portraits seven years ago and the reason why I'm getting back into it. In brief, I was sensitive about my art and lacked confidence in my skill at portraiture. Someone made fun of one of my attempted portraits so I made a subconcious decision to focus on other subjects.

Eventually, I came to realize what an effect that little comment had on my life and my art and decided to get back into portraiture.

Before today, I had only attempted drawing a self-portrait one other time. That was in 2010... and the portrait ended up looking like Justin Bieber. I think I did a slightly better job today.

Self-Portrait

I usually take my art photos outside to capitalize on the light of the sun. I don't have proper indoor lighting to do this sort of thing... Maybe I'll try taking another photo tomorrow when I have better lighting available. For now, this will do.

I hope you like my drawing.

~Seth