Inspiration Avenue Weekly Challenge

Self Portrait

I was sure I would have a hard time with this challenge,

since I haven't done a self portrait since I was in school.

I started a painting, 

hated it, 

especially the background,

so I cut it out

 and hated it more.

I dithered around all week and

by Friday it was time to begin:

and lo and behold! 

Of the 21 classes,

one was titled "The Self Portrait Experience"

taught by the amazing Barbara Nigg.

I immediately checked that one out first.

 

It's the only one I have investigated so far,

but IMHO the $59 fee for 21 classes 

by 21 talented teachers seems well worth it!

Click the link...it will take you to Tam's Willowing

site where she has all the information, 

since she is one of the teachers. (!!)

So back to the self portrait.

I got some ideas from Barbara's class,

and I rather like the result,

since I am not front and center 

in the middle of the page anymore.

Of course I had to screw up my courage and

ask my hubby, "Do you think this looks like me?"

Because he is honest as the day is long,

and won't hesitate to burst my bubble

if my bubble needs to be burst.

As I held my breath, he said,

"You made yourself a bit younger..."

I said, "Of course I did! 

Look ~ Jesse standing on top of my head 

is 20 years younger!"

He grudgingly admitted that was true,

so I am assuming it does look somewhat like me.

Or he would have burst my bubble.

My head is feeling a bit cluttered now,

so I have to run.

Check out all the amazing entries 

at Inspiration Avenue later on Sunday.

I have seen most of them, so I can tell you

they are quite wonderful!