I used to make many self-portraits in graduate school, so I felt connected to this activity. I kept my pencil on the paper the whole time, which helped me stay aware of my hand movements and follow the drawing as it developed.

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What went well?

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This felt familiar and personal to me. The continuous line helped me stay focused and made the drawing feel direct.

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What could have gone better?

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I started with my eyebrows and then moved on to my facial details. When I moved to my hair and my face outline, I lost track of the drawing. It may have worked better to start at the top of my head, even though that is not the usual starting point.

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What other knowledge or experiences does this remind you of?

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It reminded me of the self-portrait work I created in graduate school. It also highlighted that having a strategy and developing it is the most important starting point.

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What other strategies might you use next time to get better results?

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Next time, I would start with my hair and the top of my head, or with my neckline or shoulders. I want to see if that helps me map my face and connect each facial detail in order and place the features more accurately.