The natural element behind this piece is the bark of birch trees, which are known for their peeling effect. Even though the peeling of the bark is totally normal in the trees, I thought it added a cool effect of decay to a portrait. I wanted it to show a good representation of the feeling of everything coming apart, and being overwhelmed by life in general. I liked the angle of the portrait and the emotion on her face because it shows some vulnerability, which I think adds a different layer and element to the piece.
Technique wise, I think this is one of the best portraits I've done. I think the proportions and colors all came together really well, and surprisingly easily. I would say that after doing so many portraits in a row, it has definitely become a lot easier to get the proportions of faces down, as well as figuring out the shadows and highlights of the skin. I will say that consistently practicing the same techniques and different portrait angles, expressions, and shapes has been soo beneficial in growing my technique and skill with portraiture. I'm not 100% sure what it is about this piece that I love so much. Maybe it's the cohesive colors, or the fact that I love birch trees so much that this piece just immediately is a fave of mine, and it might simply be the fact that it's a portrait I did relatively quickly and genuinely like. Regardless, I know this will be one of my favorite pieces for a long time, and I'm so pleased with the way it came out. I also love how interpretive it is, it could totally mean something different to everyone who looks at it, and that's really cool to me.
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