An Updated Self Portrait


Now I’m not saying I need a haircut or anything (that’s actually a lie… I most definitely need a haircut) but the above image is the reflection I saw of myself when I looked into the mirror earlier this evening.

After being out in all weathers, I got in and looked at myself in the mirror, wondering if I needed to tidy myself up somewhat as the winds were quite blustery as I walked from the car to the Mansion. What greeted me was not my reflection, but some hybrid mismatch of a version of me and Captain Caveman.

I couldn’t get the full image as I tried to take a Selfie of myself, as you know I usually manage to only grab the top of my head, and I wanted the full face this time, so I decided to paint what I saw instead. Or vaguely saw, that is. I can see out, but it is rather like looking through a fine mist.

At least it gave me the opportunity to paint something, which I haven’t done for a while, and have an updated Self Portrait on my blog as well.

Anyhow, I must go now… I must fly. Well, work on my landing anyway.

18 responses to “An Updated Self Portrait”

  1. lameadventures avatar

    Hey, it’s winter — let it all hang out, Tom.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      You’re right, LA. It is rather cold to let the ears see the air, I suppose…

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  2. prenin avatar

    I used to look that way Tom – Aaah! Fond memories!!! 🙂

    God Bless! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Glad I brought them back, Prenin.

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  3. Steven avatar
    Steven

    That’s a pretty rockin’ barnet you’ve got there, Tom! Jealous 😉 I love it. My hair isn’t under any kind of control even at the best of times, but indeed, the recent blow combined with the lack of a haircut in several months has proven a mischievous combination. Sigh.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      You and me both, then, Steven.
      I’ve had and lost many a battle with my hair. Not that I mention it often, of course!

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  4. Visionkeeper avatar

    You won’t be making smooth landings TL if you can’t see! Forget the hair, it’s the fab shirt that catches the eye 🙂 VK

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      That’s one of my favourite shirts, VK, thanks for noticing it! 😀

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Just a trim, Susan!

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  5. Diane Henders avatar

    What a great painting! You’re a very talented fellow, Tom – rock-star hair or not! 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thank you, Diane. In real life, my hair isn’t that tidy… or rock-star looking, come to think of it.

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  6. europasicewolf avatar

    That’s a very impressive updated selfie! Yes…I think maybe you do need a haircut! However having recently had the same problem lol I can only say don’t do it!! It is now freezing and the head is suffering frostbite lol…a hat is necessary which messes up the hair and makes it uncontrollable all day! Keep the hair till summer! Your skull bone will love you for it!!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Things have changed since this was painted, Icewolf, and a new updated self portrait is now required. Yes, I’ve had it all chopped off. The odd thing is, it feels warmer now.

      Did I ever say I’m a little strange?

      (Oh… and my hair is always uncontrollable, hat or not…!)

      Good to see you again, by the way! 😀

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      1. europasicewolf avatar

        I can totally appreciate the uncontrollableness of your hair! lol 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          It’s controllable now, Icewolf. Very much so, in fact! 😀

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          1. europasicewolf avatar

            Really Tom?!! lol… hmm!!

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              Well, it was. It’s started to grow again now…

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