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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: AscendantDevon on May 02, 2013, 08:41:50 AM

Title: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: AscendantDevon on May 02, 2013, 08:41:50 AM
Hey guys, I just took my first T shot yesterday (YAY) But the thing I really want to talk about is that Ive started a new project of painting a new self portrait every week as a visual log of my transition. I dont remember hearing of anyone doing this before, and I was wondering how many of you would be interested in following something like that.
I have been debating just using the paintings as stand alones, or including the photographs, but I feel like paintings have a lot more personality. I'd like to hear peoples opinions if they have them. This is only the first day, so I only have one picture up, but the url is http://paintingtransition.tumblr.com/ (http://paintingtransition.tumblr.com/)   
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: AscendantDevon on May 02, 2013, 08:43:29 AM
Probably the most important thing about people being interested is that the more people that are, the more Im held accountable for continuing regularly hehe
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on May 02, 2013, 09:00:52 AM
Welcome to the Dark Side.   >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-)
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Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Nyri on May 02, 2013, 12:16:00 PM
I think that is pretty cool.  I'm interested :D
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Devlyn on May 02, 2013, 12:30:40 PM
Happy T-day to you!
Happy T-day to you!
Happy T-day dear Devon
Happy T-day to you! 



My version of art! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: tvc15 on May 02, 2013, 01:47:26 PM
This is a great idea.
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: AdamMLP on May 02, 2013, 03:24:11 PM
I think it would be interesting to see the photographs as well, to see how your perception of yourself might differ to the reality.

Also, I'm insanely jealous of your art skills.  And T.
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: DriftingCrow on May 02, 2013, 04:48:52 PM
The Paintings Sound Like An Awesome Idea!
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: ford on May 02, 2013, 05:08:42 PM
congrats on the T and ditto the others it's a cool idea.

I love to draw too, but I'm afraid I'd find myself taking too much artistic license with my appearance if I tried to document via portrait  :P
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Joe. on May 02, 2013, 06:24:17 PM
I find your project really cool, and I think your first painting is great. I'd definitely be up for following your journey through your art :)
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Liminal Stranger on May 02, 2013, 07:46:36 PM
Sounds awesome! Congrats on the T, by the way.
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: AscendantDevon on May 02, 2013, 11:30:06 PM
Quote from: AlexanderC on May 02, 2013, 03:24:11 PM
I think it would be interesting to see the photographs as well, to see how your perception of yourself might differ to the reality.

Yeah, thats an interesting point, I probably will post the pictures as well, but maybe as a smaller side note? I sort of want to paint myself as realistically as possible, but again, its hard not to put a little extra personality into stuff like self portraits... hmm...

Thanks for all the support guys! This has made me even more excited to be starting this! Can't wait till next week hehe.   
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: ataraxiamachine on May 13, 2013, 02:46:42 PM
I think it's a great idea.  I'm part of a new small/indie press, and we would definitely be interested in working with something like that, down the line.

Jake
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: CursedFireDean on May 13, 2013, 03:54:27 PM
Paintings definitely sounds awesome, and I'd sure love to see them!
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Proton on May 13, 2013, 06:55:38 PM
this sounds like an awesome idea!
also, congrats on the T
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: Joe. on May 23, 2013, 07:59:02 PM
I love how this is coming along. How do you paint them? I really like the style, particularly the last one
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: DriftingCrow on May 23, 2013, 08:35:43 PM
Love the latest picture.
Title: Re: Started hrt, and a new project
Post by: _Jack_ on May 24, 2013, 05:07:57 AM
Super awesome idea :D