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New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait
Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 1:56am

Here's a self-portrait that Ellen just completed:

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"Self portrait I did winter 2009 (Jan-Feb).

This is in contrast to the one I did fall of last year, which I have yet to upload. Both are done as school assignments with loose guidelines.

Unfortunately this photo doesn't do the background on the two large sections justice- it's stippled gold gel pen, and the color doesn't come out right. I'll have to see if I can get some additional photos of it.

This was another experiment in fragmentation of an idea and use of color. My fall self portrait was done as a triptych in greens and yellows. Both are also partially assembled pieces, connected with wire.

Colored pencil, ink, gel pen, foam core, wire, graphite. 24x16"

I like it.

Thanks for lookin'.

Best wishes,

George

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ANNSIE Ex Member	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #1 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 2:07am What a rich deep soul !! Are you sure she is 17 and not 120 years old ?
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #2 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 2:10am Quote: Are you sure she is 17 and not 120 years old ? 18 now, and going on 140. LOL. Best, George
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #3 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 3:02am George wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 1:56am: I like it. Me too, nicely done. I like what she's captured. Quote: Thanks for lookin'. Interesting, must-see stuff, always.
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cynjeep89 CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 1626 Delaware\| Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #4 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 6:20am George, Ellen truly has a gift and so do you. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing.
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Reply #5 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 6:29am

I think the thing I love so much about art is it lets you see the world from someone elses viewpoint. I love seeing how people perceive and interpret things and capture light and so on.

I've enjoyed looking at this, I love how it's put together as much as each individual component.

The art you pick (real art not just wall fillers which is mostly what I have right now) says alot about you too. I would be proud to have this statement and make this statement on my wall.

Thank you George and Ellen

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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #6 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 6:45am Amazing talent! The top left is outstanding.....love it!
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #7 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 7:04am George, your girl Ellen has once again amazed me with her talent. Thank-You!
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #9 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 7:55am What a very nice elegant alien with pointy teeth you have for a daughter George. (cool drawings btw )
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sandie99 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Wish it, dream it, do it - inspite the pain! Posts: 11975 Finland Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #11 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 10:08am Wow. Ellen is amazing! And I love that she uses those incredible colors in her art. Thank you for sharing this once again, George. Sanna
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #12 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 10:33am What an amazing talent. With some refinement, she could earn you your retirement, George. Her tuition is a wise investment.
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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #13 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 10:37am Absolutly amazing art work. I would be proud to put that on display in my home. No wonder you're so proud of her George
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #14 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 2:34pm Just wonderful George, but I think she's trying to tell ya that she has a split personality.
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #15 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 2:45pm Ellen has amazing talent George. You should be very proud. Beth
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Artonio CH.com Alumnus Offline I Love Posts: 604 New Castle, Pa Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #16 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 3:03pm Nice work Ellen!!! Self portraits are fun to do and to look at! I especially like the way you've fragmented this view of yourself and exploded the traditional solid pictorial surface. Sweeet! with warm regards, Tony
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #17 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 4:32pm I am in awe. Your daughter has a talent that has no end. Nice to see she's attending school in BC for next year. Hopefully we won't Canadianize her too much but if she comes home saying "that's nice eh?" you may want to rethink her choice of schools! Carol
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #19 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 4:56pm Quote: but if she comes home saying "that's nice eh? Ou'r starts poutting "ou" in every outher wourd...in her letters and e-mails to you. LOL
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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #20 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 5:22pm that is amazing!
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #21 - Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 5:51pm I'm stunned. Keep posting her stuff for us! Charlie
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #23 - Mar 4^th, 2009 at 12:23am Thank you all. El's taken a look at this thread, and I know she's tickled pink by your kind comments. I should mention that the self portrait triptych she mentioned from last fall is currently on display in an exhibit of student art at the Boise Art Museum. All the best, George
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: New Ellen Drawing--Self Portrait Reply #24 - Mar 4^th, 2009 at 7:24am Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2009 at 4:32pm: Nice to see she's attending school in BC for next year. Hopefully we won't Canadianize her too much but if she comes home saying "that's nice eh?" you may want to rethink her choice of schools! Carol Canadianize her LMAO
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