Elizabeth Bowles

A Younger Self

oil on linen panel

20″ x 16″

2023

As a young artist, I struggled with self image and the creation of a self-portrait. After returning to working in traditional oils about a year ago, I decided it was time I created a self-portrait. I came across a photograph taken of me around 1986 by artist Rose LeBeau. The image is one I treasure as documentation of a time and place in my life. That image was the reference for this painting. With the wisdom of age and experience, I view my younger self with more kindness and compassion. This painting celebrates that younger self. Thank you, Rose!

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