This advice is part of the Survival Kit list of Irwin Greenberg.
My self portrait doesn't especially look like me nor is it very flattering. Trying to get an exact likeness can be a stumbling block not to mention missing the point of setting up a lesson in self discipline, or getting to work when you are at a loss of what to paint.
I first made drawings of the plans of the head and some features. You can see the drawings under the canvas paper.
These drawing help to just think about the geometry involved in painting the head. Then I separated the front of the head to the side of the head to give it a block like construction.
George Bridgman's book shows some of these concepts.
Before you know it an hour has passed and you have been painting. So thanks Greenie for that great advice!
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