Self Portrait In Isolation. This piece was completed over the first month of isolation. Originally it was supposed to be a sketch which would be transferred for a painting but I was compelled to bring it to a finish. It was challenging to work from the mirror, a psychological battle with a wide range of emotions, especially during the times we are in. My light source was inconsistent, changing throughout the day leaving me to model conceptually for much of the drawing. I began the work with no preconceived notions as to how it would turn out. I became obsessive with the idea of perfection and kept pushing this drawing everyday until I was going in circles. The specificity you can achieve in a portrait seems infinite. I still feel there is much I could do but it’s time to move forward! Missing the studio and my friends, hoping everyone is staying well.