I did this today while I was sitting under the hair dryer at Circle Salon in Kensington waiting for my hair to turn bright copper red. Julie said my picture makes me look much older than I really am, but that's because I got so interested in all the lines and wrinkles when I was drawing. Then she got annoyed because she was ready to wash the dye out of my hair and move on to her next client but I wasn't finished with my drawing. So she took away the mirror I was using. I love drawing! I love my red hair too!
Here's the photo I took of myself under the dryer. I guess the good news is I don't look as bad as the painting, but the bad news is the painting doesn't look as good as the photo.
Jana Bouc, Artist 
8 replies on “Illustration Friday: Portrait”
I suppose Julie was on her own artistic mission. Copper red hair is a good choice! And your drawing is excellent.
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This is great! Lovely story. I would never think to draw under the dryer!
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Nice! I love the use of the texture of the watercolours.
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You amaze me. I want to see how your hair turned out! I’ve always told my dh that one day I would go read but haven’t been brave enough yet.
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Love your drawing. Nice portrait. It’s funny that you said your drawing makes you look much older; I’ve been told my self portraits do the same. I see the lines so clearly
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Nice drawing and watercolors. Your face looks very happy.
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Oh Ho! This is GREAT!!! You look so happy! I love it.. real atmosphere and ‘personality’ to the drawing and watercolour? I wish I was better at colouring…. Jules
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hahah, this one made me smile! 🙂
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