This was such a beautiful read Elle, the portraits you have captured are so beautiful and moving. I have been learning portraiture, attending live portrait drawing sessions and its such a task to capture someone’s quirk, personality and anima (thanks for this word) in an artwork. I believe that photography might involve more work to know how to capture a person that also captures the person they are.
I have also started doing self portraits on my birthday to record the person I am evolving to be.
It's so great to hear you're getting into portraiture - live sessions can be a great way to be quiet, and more observant. Also try sitting in parks, or cafes, watching life go by. Can recommend Louise Gouet (in the comment below!) for inspiration.. !
Oh yes, I enjoy observing life go by. Its a joy to watch people just flow. Ohh thanks I’m subscribing to Louise and checking out their work immediately.
My birthday falls on 20th of October and I just started this tradition last year and I’m looking forward to doing it this year too!
"interior weather" is my new favorite thought.
Ah! It is such a thing. 🌞
love it! Wish I could take you up on the opportunity to have you make my portrait! Maybe we can meet up when I come to Ireland middle of October?!
ooh now there's an idea! 🍀 I'll have a look at the diary !
This was such a beautiful read Elle, the portraits you have captured are so beautiful and moving. I have been learning portraiture, attending live portrait drawing sessions and its such a task to capture someone’s quirk, personality and anima (thanks for this word) in an artwork. I believe that photography might involve more work to know how to capture a person that also captures the person they are.
I have also started doing self portraits on my birthday to record the person I am evolving to be.
Srinidhi, thank you.
It's so great to hear you're getting into portraiture - live sessions can be a great way to be quiet, and more observant. Also try sitting in parks, or cafes, watching life go by. Can recommend Louise Gouet (in the comment below!) for inspiration.. !
When is your birthday? What a cool idea.
Oh yes, I enjoy observing life go by. Its a joy to watch people just flow. Ohh thanks I’m subscribing to Louise and checking out their work immediately.
My birthday falls on 20th of October and I just started this tradition last year and I’m looking forward to doing it this year too!
Thanks Elle, have an amazing day!
Brill!
I'd love to see what you do this year. Will you post on substack? :)
I sure hope to post it here and share my journey of self portraits with it!
Elle you dream, I bloody love this! Need to figure out a way to get you over to Normandy sometime!
Ah yes! I'm thinking to maybe travel a bit in the spring. Got my wee London studio atm, pottering about. Can't wait for you to be here in the Autumn !