The Daily Portrait Project of Julia Kay

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Uninviting Alley

'Uninviting Alley' oil pastel self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2009, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, julia kay, Media: Craypas, painter, portrait, Process: From Imagination, self-portrait, Subject: Standing, Subject: Standing and Sitting, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Saturday, April 25, 2009

And Chaos Ensues

'And Chaos Ensues' magic marker self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2009, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, Faves: 2009.04, julia kay, Media: Craypas, Media: Magic Markers, painter, portrait, Process: From Imagination, Process: From Other Artwork, Process: Left-handed, Process: Multiple Markers Together, self-portrait, Skin Tones: Multi, Style: de Kooning, Style: Loose and Scribbly, Subject: Other Artists, Subject: Standing, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Monday, April 20, 2009

Trapped by the Trees

'Trapped by the Trees' oil pastel self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2009, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, Faves: 2009.04, julia kay, Media: Crayon, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, painter, portrait, Process: Left-handed, self-portrait, Style: de Kooning

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Sometimes I Almost Get It

'Sometimes I Almost Get It' oil pastel self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2009, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, Faves: 2009.04, julia kay, Media: Crayon, Media: Craypas, Media: Magic Markers, painter, portrait, Process: From Other Artwork, Process: From Photo(s), Process: Left-handed, self-portrait, Style: de Kooning, Style: Loose and Scribbly, Subject: Other Artists, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Monday, December 29, 2008

Dutch Cap

'Dutch Cap' contour line self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2008, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, Faves: 2008.12, julia kay, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, painter, portrait, Process: From Mirror, self-portrait, Style: Coloring Book, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Think Warm Thoughts

Detail of 'Think Warm Thoughts' contour line self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Or, return of the flying nun hat.

Labels: 2008, artist, contemporary, daily, every day, julia kay, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, painter, portrait, Process: From Mirror, self-portrait, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Monday, December 15, 2008

I Pulled My Flaps Down Over My Cheeks

'I Pulled My Flaps Down Over My Cheeks' contour line self-portrait in pen and oil pastel by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2008, Faves: 2008.12, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, Process: From Mirror, Style: Coloring Book, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Both Flaps Down

'Both Flaps Down' contour line self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

It's been cold, so I flip my flaps to keep my ears warm.

Labels: 2008, Faves: 2008.12, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, Process: From Mirror, Style: Coloring Book, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Friday, December 12, 2008

I Can Wear My Brim in Front and Back at the Same Time

'I Can Wear My Brim in Front and Back at the Same Time' contour line self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2008, Faves: 2008.12, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, Process: From Photo(s), Style: Coloring Book, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

That Hat!

'That Hat!' oil pastel self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

That hat has a mind of it's own. I expect it will continue to make regular appearances throughout the winter... but I can't say for sure - I only work here!

Labels: 2008, ArtistsChoice, Media: Craypas, Media: Pen, Process: From Mirror, Style: Coloring Book, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Subject: Wearing a hat, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Monday, November 5, 2007

Should I Dye My Hair Blue?

'Should I Dye My Hair Blue?' self-portrait by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2007, Media: Craypas, Process: From Imagination, Process: From Mirror, Skin Tones: Pink + Yellow, Style: Contour Lines, Subject: Head, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Oh, Fig!

'Oh, Fig!' self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Detail of 'Oh, Fig!' self-portrait in ink by San Francisco Bay Area artist Julia Kay. (Click to view same image larger.)

Labels: 2007, Media: Craypas, Process: Directly From a Photo, Process: From Shadows, Style: Graphic, Where: San Francisco (Florida St.)

Saturday, June 30, 1979

The First Time My Hair Was Cut Short

'The First Time My Hair Was Cut Short', self-portrait by Julia Kay. Click for larger rendition of same image.

Detail of 'The First Time My Hair Was Cut Short', self-portrait by Julia Kay. Click for larger rendition of same image.

Labels: 1970s, High School, Media: Craypas, Scale: Medium, Skin Tones: Cool Colors, Subject: Head, Where: NYC (55th St.)