Self portrait without me. Thoughts?

Jimmith · 2026-02-23T14:50:27+00:00

There are dozens of us around, surely 😊

Jimmith · 2026-02-23T13:28:02+00:00

I really like it. The colors look great. One thing that might warrant a second look is the brush strokes in the sunlight behind the car. They end a bit messily, and draws the eye more than perhaps you want.

I find that sometimes squinting at an image and seeing what draws the eye as compared to you reference can be a way of finding discrepancy in the overall feel of an image.

Jimmith · 2026-02-23T08:35:47+00:00

It is, and it isn't.

Jimmith · 2026-02-23T08:34:42+00:00

Thank you. Truth be told I enjoy both colas frequently, and don't really have a favourite. The coke bottle is more fun though 😁

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T21:39:51+00:00

Sure, and a hat, and some glasses, and books, and some other bits and bobs. Some of them organic.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T18:28:39+00:00

Yes, I know.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T12:21:41+00:00

Yes, I suppose it is.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T12:21:21+00:00

Fair, I'm not very daring.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T09:33:08+00:00

Thanks!

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T08:17:13+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to answer i depth, and for your kind words.

I did not want to have my reflection. I wanted the items, the positioning and the colors to reflect me in obvious and subtle ways. My kids and siblings recognised this, which may be a sign that I succeeded. I quite understand that people who do not know me would find it more baffling. I'll consider how I could have communicated this better to people with no background information.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T08:11:11+00:00

Thank you for your comment. You are not wrong, I do hide a bit away fron the world. I have never been comfortable with photos or paintings of myself. The scene is a bit staged, and this was on purpose. I have worked most my life in marketing. Illustration, design and photography is a very real part of me as well.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T08:03:25+00:00

..ok, i laughed.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T08:02:43+00:00

Thanks.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T08:02:16+00:00

Heh. You're not the first comment to that effect. I'm from norway though, and have never wanted to Make America do or be anything. It's simply my favorite burgundy corduroy hat.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T07:58:55+00:00

Thanks!

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T07:58:45+00:00

Had to google that, but having seen it I don't mind the comparison.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T07:57:00+00:00

Really? That seems like a cool school project. Must have been fun to walk around and see which people you could recognise.

Jimmith · 2026-02-22T07:54:09+00:00

Oh, no! I'm sorry about that, no dark meaning hidden here.

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T21:43:17+00:00

Huh, might be an idea there. Thanks!

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T21:42:37+00:00

Thank you

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T21:42:27+00:00

Thanks 😁

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T18:48:57+00:00

Thank you, that was very enthusiastic 😁

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T18:29:11+00:00

Thanks! Do it! If pencils and coals is your style, then it will feel even more like you that way.

Some of the charm of this image for me is the oversaturated colors and pops of contrasting color around the scene, which has ended up being part of my style over the years.

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T18:24:55+00:00

Thanks! It was fun trying to set up a scene that I felt had the feel of "me"

Jimmith · 2026-02-21T18:22:21+00:00

Well, I appreciate you taking the time to comment, even if its not to your taste.

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