The other day, my photographer husband and I did a photo shoot by window light. I liked one of the resulting photos so much that I decided to paint a watercolor self portrait from it.
I decided to use purple hues of the fabric for the cool shadow colors. I find that repeating a color throughout a painting unifies the composition. Of course, I happen to love this particular purple -- Permanent Blue Violet by Van Gogh Paints.
Painting a self portrait is a great way to practice your art skills, whether you're drawing or painting. And, it's a great form of self-expression. If you don't have a selfie you like, a small mirror is a great help in capturing a live image of yourself. I hope you give it a try!
