Feature Art No. 7 – Self Portrait

Description: This portrait is entirely made from colored pencils, with a new technique I learned from artist Lisa Lachri. Using odorless mineral spirits or Gamsol, I blended out the pigment to make a smoother finish. I based this portrait off of a picture of me, creating the image with a variety of browns, tans and pinks. 

About the artist: Cayla Rivas is in her fourth year of high school art. Rivas’ artistic goals are to major in photography with a minor in fine art. Inspiration for her creative works come from the world of photography and studying many other artists.

This author can be reached via twitter @RivasCayla via email: Cayla Rivas.