self-portrait

i'd say somewhere around 75% of everything i draw is of myself. that either makes me self-centered or introspective, depending on how big a jerk you are.

i like to experiment with this style every once in a while. i consider it contour drawing even though i use a little shading. the idea is to just put pen to paper and draw continuously without planning. you end up with something more abstract, less conscious and often pretty interesting, like a kid's drawing.

it's also a great excuse for when you've screwed up the proportions.

the lettering works the same way: just keep scribbling the next letter without giving yourself a chance to make it neat or uniform. it can be helpful to learn how to just follow your instincts.