Self Portrait With a Twist

Medium - Oil, Size - 18X24 inches, Date - 4-5-23 In this self-portrait, it was important to me to depict a young African-American male as grounded and self-assured. I was going for a relaxed and confident pose, so I painted myself from the waist up, wearing a blue hoodie for comfort and style. In one hand, I hold a tan mug with a white interior, which stands out against the blue hoodie, adding contrast. My signature headset rests around my neck to convey a casual, modern vibe and my interest in music. I rendered the eyes with a lifelike quality to engage the viewer directly with this piece.