When I gathered my supplies together for tonight’s painting, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I was thinking maybe a mixed media piece- probably abstract. But once I had the paper in front of me I decided I’d rather switch it up and do something more realistic. It’s been a minute since my last self portrait, so I took a selfie and started with a light pencil sketch and then started painting. I really need more portrait practice so I might have to start doing these at least weekly. My portraiture has really improved considerably over the last couple years, but there is still much room for the growth that consistent practice provides.

What skills are you practicing regularly, and how often?