Sunday, May 1, 2011

me

This week's daily paintworks challenge was to do a self portrait. Was looking through my "glamour shot" images and was not interested. (I have never gotten a glamour shot, come on) Saw this picture that was taken by a crazy guy wearing a bathing suit bottom that was much smaller than the ones I wear. I was in Hilton Head taking pictures on the beach as a part of Karin Jurick's workshop and this guy came up and took my camera away from me and started taking my picture. I should have painted one of the other shots where I was putting my karate moves on him to get it back. Anyway...kind of fun. Painted this on an 8 x 10" canvas.
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15 comments:

  1. Douglas ClarkMay 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Great self portrait. I like the informality of it.

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  2. Lorraine ShirkusMay 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Hi Carol,
    Have thought of you often since the tornadoes and hoped and prayed you and your family were safe. It must have been agonizing for you to watch and wait to hear from your son. Glad you're able to paint . . . the self-portrait is very fun and your pears are beautiful as always. When you take those figure workshops your gorgeous brushwork will take over and you'll do great!

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  3. Claire KayserMay 1, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Love it, Carol! Great story behind the image, too! Hope you're OK after the tornadoes - I'm from Athens, AL originally and live in St. Paul, MN now....

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  4. donnathomas.comMay 1, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Looks just like you, Carol! Great job!!! Just finished with Carol Marine. she was fabulous!!!

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  5. Karen BrusonMay 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    So funny! Well, it made for a great painting.

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  6. Dewberry Fine ArtMay 1, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love the story along with the painting. What a kick!

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  7. suzannepaintsMay 1, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Nice painting. Feels like the beach

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  8. Autumn LeavesMay 2, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    What a beautiful self-portrait; one of my favorites ever. Somehow you've captured the spontaneity of the moment (that tip-tilted shoreline behind lends perfectly to that sense). You are a beauty, Carol.

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  9. Susan B HechtMay 2, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I can smell the salt air and feel the warmth of the sun! Great job! I'm loving these self portraits!

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  10. mary maxamMay 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Fun and such a wonderful feel of the outdoors and a casual portrait..very nice

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  11. CatherineMay 3, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Love it, Carol, what a great story!

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  12. Terri BuchholzMay 3, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    It's a terrific portrait and the goofy angle just lends to the fun and the interest. Are you employing techniques you learned at Karin's workshop? I'm going to her HH class this fall and can't wait. Will you be going again?

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  13. Douglas ClarkMay 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Really captured the character of this great dog.

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  14. carol morgan carmichaelMay 4, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Terri...loved Karin's workshop and the answer is yes.
    I love the that Douglas's comment ended up here. So funny.

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  15. Dana CooperMay 6, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I love this painting of you Carol, it has such a fun energy and a great story to go with it!

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