SOLD: A Witch’s Failure

A WITCH’S FAILURE • Lilly Johnson

marker and colored pencil on construction paper

This self-portrait portrays her exuberance for going back to school after summer break. This expressive pattern portrait uses a variety of patterns to add to the feeling of celebration. Note patterns in the dress, scarf, unicorn headband, and hair. The eyes, smile, and eye brows were carefully rendered to communicate positive emotions. An unfortunate black paint mark across the face turned out to be serendipitous. The artist salvaged her work by turning an unsightly smudge into a witch’s giant fingernail failing to pierce the subject’s smile and joy.

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