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Artist Portraits, circa 1996

My 30 year high school class reunion is later this year. I don’t know how that’s even possible, because I’m sure the 90s were only like 10 years ago, right?

Anyway, a friend from high school shared some photos on Instagram this month from her senior year photography portfolio. I had completely forgotten that she did some portraits of me that year for her portfolio. I had just been busy painting!

I remember feeling awkward as hell, not sure how to pose or what to do with the brushes and palette I brought with me. I am wearing the men’s button-down shirt I used to wear for a smock. Also pretty sure I’m wearing what was my high school standard: baggy jeans, a random t-shirt, and Converse low-top sneakers.

In all honesty, I still need a photographer to tell me how to pose.

15 Stocking Stuffers for Artists

15 Stocking Stuffers for Artists

Gift shopping for an artist can be tough if you’re not knowledgable about art supplies. But it can be easier when you know what kinds of materials and tools they already love because they will always be happy with restocking their supplies.