“Self Portrait and Self Portrait as a Tailor” 24 × 18 inches, Crayon on paper
This is a handmade, original work of art NOT A PRINT and NOT AI GENERATED
FREE SHIPPING Shipping takes 3–4 Weeks This ships from San Carlos, California (The San Francisco Bay Area). I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
I hate shopping, but I love it too. There’s always this hidden optimism that I’ll find the perfect thing to wear, something that will solve all my visual and physical problems. Somehow, the right clothes might make everything fall into place.
Getting measured for a suit is one of the most surreal experiences I’ve had. It’s intimate to stand there while someone works so closely around your body. And the measurements aren’t only physical. The experience takes stock of my finances too. What fits my body, what I want to look like, and what I can afford all become part of the same conversation.
Here, I’ve portrayed myself twice: standing in my underwear and kneeling as the tailor. I’m both the person being examined and the person doing the examining. That makes the fitting a metaphor for introspection. The measuring tape gives a concrete form to the process of taking stock of myself.
The upright figure contrasts with the bent posture of the tailor. Their hands and the tape draw attention to the space where the two bodies meet. Dark crayon marks give weight to the kneeling figure’s trousers, while lighter passages describe the standing body. Around them, shelves, drawers, and the mirror create a busy framework of straight lines.
I move between outlines, quick hatching, and broader patches of shading rather than finishing every surface in the same way. The familiar details of the room help make this doubled self-portrait believable, even as the situation becomes strange. It’s about wanting clothes that fit, but also hoping to feel a little better about the person wearing them.
“Self Portrait and Self Portrait as a Tailor” 24 × 18 inches, Crayon on paper
This is a handmade, original work of art NOT A PRINT and NOT AI GENERATED
FREE SHIPPING Shipping takes 3–4 Weeks This ships from San Carlos, California (The San Francisco Bay Area). I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
I hate shopping, but I love it too. There’s always this hidden optimism that I’ll find the perfect thing to wear, something that will solve all my visual and physical problems. Somehow, the right clothes might make everything fall into place.
Getting measured for a suit is one of the most surreal experiences I’ve had. It’s intimate to stand there while someone works so closely around your body. And the measurements aren’t only physical. The experience takes stock of my finances too. What fits my body, what I want to look like, and what I can afford all become part of the same conversation.
Here, I’ve portrayed myself twice: standing in my underwear and kneeling as the tailor. I’m both the person being examined and the person doing the examining. That makes the fitting a metaphor for introspection. The measuring tape gives a concrete form to the process of taking stock of myself.
The upright figure contrasts with the bent posture of the tailor. Their hands and the tape draw attention to the space where the two bodies meet. Dark crayon marks give weight to the kneeling figure’s trousers, while lighter passages describe the standing body. Around them, shelves, drawers, and the mirror create a busy framework of straight lines.
I move between outlines, quick hatching, and broader patches of shading rather than finishing every surface in the same way. The familiar details of the room help make this doubled self-portrait believable, even as the situation becomes strange. It’s about wanting clothes that fit, but also hoping to feel a little better about the person wearing them.
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