Statement of Purpose - Self Study

This work is a self study because I am attempting to capture my likeness in string and drawing. I plan to use embroidery string and graphite pencil and canvas (or paper) as my materials for this self study. I am confident using the pencil and canvas, as I have worked with both before. As for the string, I am not as comfortable with embroidery, there will be a lot of trial and error. It will help me to become more proficient with these materials, and it will be interesting to see how it turns out. The final portrait will be small scale and an unorthodox portrait style. It will be a single work and will include a variety colors, mainly pastel and dark reds.