Another Self-portrait

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Pastel on Pastelmat, 12x12ins.

This was from a screenshot I took of myself, while waiting during a video call. I liked the colors, and the different-than-usual head position.

The original photo
Composition ideas explored. I decided I liked the top right one best.

My pastel palette selected
Initial block-in, washed with rubbing alcohol; also showing my skin tone square and other necessary colors.
First layers. I worked over these, redefining, shaping and altering colors and values, until I reached the finished painting at the top of this post. Fun!

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