#53: What I Was and What I’ve Become
Art, Art Discussion, Authenticity, Black and White, Paint, Painting, PAOTY, Planning, Process, Emotion, Show Michael Hebda Art, Art Discussion, Authenticity, Black and White, Paint, Painting, PAOTY, Planning, Process, Emotion, Show Michael Hebda

#53: What I Was and What I’ve Become

I’ve finished the black and white foundation of my latest portrait, and now I’m moving into colour through layered glazes. I’m aiming for something more dimensional and expressive — while leaving part of the piece monochrome. I’m calling it What I was and what I’ve become, a reflection of my journey from graphite drawings to full colour painting, and a mindset that’s grown looser, freer, and more creative over time.

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#52: A New Year, a Wider Window
Art, Art Discussion, Authenticity, Paint, Painting, Planning, Art Show, Discussion, PAOTY, Portraits Michael Hebda Art, Art Discussion, Authenticity, Paint, Painting, Planning, Art Show, Discussion, PAOTY, Portraits Michael Hebda

#52: A New Year, a Wider Window

As I begin preparing my entry for Portrait Artist of the Year 2026, a small rule change has prompted a much bigger reflection. Being able to submit work from the last five years, rather than just one, has made me realise how much has quietly accumulated — and how far this journey has already taken me.

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