January 24, 2013
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Self Portrait in Ink (new!)
Last night, (even though I was still pretty sick from the SECOND cold I've caught this season, my nose looks like Rudolph's) I took a series of photos of myself dressed up in my "button hat" to replicate a photo I found from an old (1987) VHS videotape of me in my "button man" uniform, in which I used to dress when "clubbing" with my late friend Tom back in the late 70s, early 80s in Hollyweird. (We frequented Rockabilly music venues, a frenzied form of early 50s rock and roll music popularized in the 70s and 80s by groups and artists like Rockpile, The Stray Cats, James Inveldt, and Robert Gordon.
Here is the grainy image from the 1987 tape. I still had my red velvet jacket then. After posting the photos on my Facebook page (I'm starting to actually "use" FB for non Xanga posts, so you can "friend" me there if you like.) I got a lot of positive feedback. So I figured I'd post the selection here on Xanga as well.
I always followed the beat of my own drummer when it came to dressing up and going out you have to understand. (I wish I had some photos of Tom in HIS getup. He weighed over 300 pounds and towered above me at over 6'6". I think his was a TWENTY gallon hat!) Nobody who encountered us forgot who we were. That's for sure.
Here I can be seen standing beside a self portrait, in pencil, I drew from a photograph back in 1983. Tonight I decided, right before bedtime (which is coming right up) to try my "hand" (the one which tends to go to sleep when I use it because of nerve damage) at creating another self portrait.
This only took about 20 minutes to draw. It's in ink, which is a lot less forgiving than pencil, since it can't be erased.
I won't say it's perfect. But I'm exercising my artistic tendencies these days (all of them) during this "my year" of 2013. (The hat should be larger.)Oh well, off to bed. G'night Xanga. My "diet" of cough medicine and acetaminophen seems to have chased this cold away. (Hey, at least it's not the flu.) So it's off to work in the morning.
Posted: January 23, 2013 8:54 PM
Comments (43)
Excellent self portrait, Mike!
Perfect! You are such a talented man yourself, Michael - and in so many ways are trully a magnificant man himself.
You take care and don`t be ill again! If you disappear from Xanga, I for sure will cry a river here and missing your funny writings, wonderful poems & story-telling tales of your life. You are awesome!
-Love your profile pic there!-
nice
Very nice self-portrait!
Well for a sleepy hand, I'd say you draw very well!
Well, you underestimate your drawing skills
The only thing I probably noticed the most was the difference in your weight. I do hope that's because of you working out and nothing else. You're in my prayers, Mike.
@QweenCat - Dear Maha, I underestimate everything, but I'm also a bit of a perfectionist (and possibly have OCD too
) so I never think anything is as good as it should be. I drew a lot back in my youth. Mainly pen and pencil. But aside for very few recent portraits, I don't draw that much anymore. (although that's changing too) If I use my left hand a lot I tend to lose what feeling I have left in it (this includes driving long distances). I've lost weight. And I'm building up my muscle mass. Did you check out any of my latest dance videos? (I think both of them are still on the main page to my Xanga blog, and also on my FB timeline for Jan.) I can get through a complete song without really getting out of breath, and I'm a pretty vigorous dancer. I still have to lose some pounds in my belly. I'm also getting heavier weights for my workouts. I'm healthier than at any time in my 60 years here on good ole Planet Earth.
Well, first, I'm glad to read that you're getting relief from cold symptoms. As to your ink drawings, look pretty good to me. If not perfect, close enough, I'd say. I used to do pencil drawings of my friends from photos. As in crossword puzzles, I sure wouldn't attempt in ink. Also, saw your post on FB. I hope you continue to exercise your artistic tendencies, I'd say talents. You have many to exercise, however. ~~Blessings 'n Cheers
I'm lucky if I manage to not goof up my own signature in ink. ha!
It's good to see your smile whether it's photo, grainy image or ink. Well done, Mike!
you have such a variety of interests..it's a wonder you have the time to work..you were brave to use ink for a self-protrait..and it's a good drawing also..
This is amazing - your self-portrait actually bears an uncanny resemblance to you... I mean, you capture very well, especially with a tough feat like sketching in ink!
You make a great cowboy, Mike, along the lines of Robert Duvall. Thank you for your good words on the thread that you posted a reply. Blessings to you and yours....
@baldmike2004 - That's great! You really have made things take a better turn for yourself
As for perfectionism, I know what's that like. I tend to do that with my written pieces and while editing.
Article writing is also a fun, if you be familiar with then you can write otherwise it is complicated
to write.
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