I do not paint a portrait to look like the subject, rather does the person grow to look like his portrait.

I didn't create this image of myself to fit together as such, but to rather lift itself from the page. The direction of line, textures and overall idea convey that this is an uncomfortable image, like it somehow doesn’t want to unify as a piece; in fact the only aspect of this image working together is the journey from light to dark: the black and white colour scheme. This implies a much more abstract and personal image compared to my previous pieces, almost reeking of emotion. For myself, this is not a simple question of whether I like or dislike it; rather that it is a piece of me coming to terms on paper.