#51: A Christmas Thank You — and Looking Ahead

#51: A Christmas Thank You — and Looking Ahead

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to pause and say thank you. This has been my first full year working consistently from the studio, and the support I’ve received along the way has meant a great deal. In this post, I reflect on the year just gone, finishing my submission for the HSFK Portrait Award 2026, and looking ahead to what’s next in the new year.

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#50: A New Challenge: My Self-Portrait for the HSFK Portrait Award

#50: A New Challenge: My Self-Portrait for the HSFK Portrait Award

I’ve begun a new self-portrait for the HSFK Portrait Award 2026 — one built from overlapping slices of my face to reflect the instability, shifting perspectives, and strange clarity that come with living with vertigo and chronic health issues. This post explores how the painting is taking shape and why this piece feels important to make.

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