The results are in! I was able to convince five lovely people to sit for me for my loving-kindness meditation exercise. I really enjoyed this experiment because it gave me a new perspective on portraiture. Drawing portraits is a uniquely intimate experience. For some people, the experience of having someone stare at their face for fifteen minutes is unnerving. On my side of the paper, there is a lot of pressure to create something that I won't be ashamed to show people. In situations like these, everyone can feel judged, anxious, and uncomfortable.
This is why loving-kindness is so necessary. By re-framing my intentions and motivations, drawing ceased to be a source of stress and became an act of appreciation. This was an exercise in documenting all the things that make my subjects beautiful, unique, and fascinating. In short, an act of love.
This is why loving-kindness is so necessary. By re-framing my intentions and motivations, drawing ceased to be a source of stress and became an act of appreciation. This was an exercise in documenting all the things that make my subjects beautiful, unique, and fascinating. In short, an act of love.
I am so grateful to all my models. This was an incredibly enjoyable experience. Thank you for sitting still and being patient for me.
Happy Valentine's day.
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