365 days , 365 portraits (big download)

[Android]

what a year. i can honestly say that this has been one of the most interesting years of my life, it has been one of the hardest and most demanding, and also one of the most rewarding, every emotion i am capable of is represented with in these pixels, I cant explain what it is like to seee them all together, Its like looking back at a year of your life in an instant. When i started this i had no idea what to expect out of it, I think one of my motives was to find myself or my "soul". life is ironic , i devote so much time and energy to this struggle of self reilization and sometimes i feel like i would trade it all if only i could go back to being the person i was before i ever posed the question. regardless its too late to turn back now, every anwser i find leads me to new questions. and these questions lead to new growth. i have learned so much from this and i am still so far away from all of my anwsers. So I must continue. I want to thank the CA comunity for all of your support and encouragment this year.
the rabbit hole of my own narcissim is dark and deep, but you guys make the journey brighter, and I am still currious to see how far down it goes.


Andrew Jones

http://www.conceptart.org/artist/andrew-jones/images/flat365mastersmall.jpg

[Erik]

O_o wow ... so many ...


Congratulations! That's a really great accomplishment and a token of skill and determination. And the portraits are so incredible, good to see all the different styles in one view!


--- Please continue!

[Oblio]

So.. how does it feel when God visits you?
I'm looking all over it and i recall each day.
I want to download it and make a HUGE poster out of it - THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR OF CONCEPTART.ORG - the first year of drawing! And i want to remember EACH day!

Thank you AJ!

Oblio

See - right there.. i lost my job, there my first asignment, the thunderdome, the "gotcha", the "let's do an upside down portrait" and so on... pure love!

[RudeCorleone]

hell yeah. congrats on the 365 portraits. they are inspiration for all of us...

[Fozzybar]

Look at Android and you'll see ca.org!

Funny mistake in your thread-subject (356 days :))

[Payback]

Aw man there are soo many good ones in there... What a source of inspiration. Not one of them is like the other.
Great job, Android! I hope you'll continue doing them.

[deschamps]

What an accomplishment. So many emotions are attached to these portraits, some beautiful, some tortuous, some serene, some twisted, all worthwhile.
Thanks for sharing them!

[MindCandyMan]

This is so fantastic...you have been doing self portraits longer than I have even been drawing...so amazing. Awesome awesome awesome work Andrew. This should definitely be a poster.

[thomasaurus]

Congrats Android, you certainly have been an inspiration to me!

[Jaku]

Like Oblio said, thanks Andrew!!
You´ve given to much to all of us.

[AaronA]

Congradulations, andrew! Even after a year the sheer diversity of your drawings is still just absolutely awe-inspiring. keep it up!

Peace,
-A.

[Coma]

milestones

[endregan]

nice work!! the huge image is well, huge but at least u figured out someway to do it...:). anyhow nice to see... and all your dedication payed off.

[mtw]

Have you ever looked at Sussanna Coffey's work? I just found out about her yesterday when she gave a lecture at my school. I think she only paints self-portraits.

[SinisteR]

Set.... As.... Wallpaper

They`re all gorgeous, just like you with your shorter hair.

You are truly inspiring.

[I.was.ink]

One word. Inspiring. you have given us a treasure my friend. Thanks so much.

*saves and uses it as wallpaper*

you should definetely make a poster out of this, I'd buy it.

PLEASE Continue this! :thumbsup:

O

[cotron]

congrats!

[boehmke]

The coolest thing about these is watching your hair grow over the year. :D

[Smeagol71]

Well, you finally did it! :clapping2

I can only imagine the sense of pride you must feel stepping back and taking a look at that picture. 365 days of discovery and hard work. Well done Andrew...just plain well done! It's an added treat that you share these with us and I thank you for it!

Now...when does the poster come out so I can be the first in line to buy it!!!!

:clapping1

[Kortez]

Andrew, you are such an inspiration to all of us. You are simply amazing. If this would be put on a poster I'd definately buy (as soon as I get some money, that is).

thank you so much for the inspiration. :)

[Guges]

Have you considered publishing those in book form Mr. Jones? Add some commentary to some (or all) of the portraits and you've got yourself a cash-cow. I'd really like to see these as a high-quality art book...

Hell, seeing as how it's such a cool accomplishment in gerneral, I'm sure that it could be something really motivational for people to check out each day.

That's my two cents.

Nice work :)

[afklamer]

There is no photography that gives such a sight in your soul.
It's realy impressive....
Youre a great inspiration for all uf us.

One thing I just realized is that there are very few portrait you look happy on .

[thomasaurus]

I just thought of this now...

What happens now? Are you going to keep doing self-portraits every day?

[keyth]

well holy sh#t, andrew. congrads man. i wish you the best on another great year. i, as well as many others here, will be right there with you.

awesome job man. thank you for all your inspiration and encouragement.

here's to you:chug:

keith

[Nordstrand, T]

:clapping2 :clapping2 :bow:

[Wizard of KOZ]

Simply Amazing...congrates.....keep going as long as you can...looking at your SP's is a daily ritual for me.

BTW anychance we can get a HIRES version of this?

[Tedsuo]

You've come a long way. Thanks for sharing.

[krayz]

Awesome stuff!

Highly inspirational. Thanks for that.

[God-Of-Zilla]

Very good work. :)

Matthew

[Junglechiq]

:chug: nice work dr jones I also want a poster of this past year! :jump2:

[Tomasis]

Congrats!

I have looked every your selfpotrait.. guess what? you delevoped your personality (not changed but make it more personal).. I feel in your latest potraits that you do have more confidence now than before.. It is always good to see the small or big development even if you're already good artist..

I think same thing with Rembrandt's selfpotraits


I will continue to follow your journey in your soul :)

[whitejake]

Wow. This is really great. You should really make prints of this. I know I'd get one.

[el coro]

congrats! 365! thats amazing.

[daarken]

man, i remember when it was big #100. i cant believe you are already at 365. i am such a slacker, i think i only have about 80. great job andrew, you continue to inspire and push everyone around you.

[ELWOOD]

Thank you Mr a.Jones you are a true inspiration to us all, thanks for showing me that i need to work more because their are guys out there like you (but not to many). Now eneph with the thanks I need to work

[J Bradford]

congratulations :chug:

looking forward to the next 365

[killing.people]

you know .. cooler than a poster or a book .. i want a day by day calender with commentary. :p

could you image 3650 days? a decade .. image how amazing observing the progression of the artist would be. it would make a sweet wall paper.

a years worth. WTG! :d

isnt a year 356 days? i .. i dont know ..

[Finnegan]

you are an absolute inspiration man... thank you!

congrats on such a rewarding achievement


=BoB=

[brasshorsekiller]

respect.

[Jeff Jaws]

very overwhelming - very impressive.
*speechless* grats!!

Jj.

[Mindflaw]

:bow:

[Cinsev]

large project/personal undertakings are such a powerful experience, that the change it causes can be very intimidating. It is always worth it though.
I have never done anything of this nature, but, having worked so hard to become skilled in the last few years i can, perhaps, understand some of what you must feel.

Respect my friend, respect.

[davi]

SICK

[JoshuaTheJames]

Hey Andrew,

Its funny how I associate memories with almost all of these portraits. I'm sure its a type of diary for you.


-Joshua

[poly_cube]

truly amazing- really inspiring!
makes us feel we gota push our selvs even more and rais the bar of quality.

thanks for sharing android!

[Lionel]

Thanks for being an inspiration

[Nexo]

Again, all I can think to say is "thank you". I don´t know you personally, and I don´t know if I ever will, and I know I don´t have the rigth to call you "friend",but what I know is you are one of the most beautiful and amazing people I´ve ever known. Congrats, and keep on digging!!

[amphex]

God....
looking through all of these, I realized one thing...
your hair is fucking awesome =D
do you mousse that, or is it just crazy outta control by itself?!

lol, but seriously, I wish I could get a freaking poster size print of this so I could hang it on my wall and look at whenever I get frustrated with anything.
Very cool man, very cool indeed =)

[DragonGX]

:cool:

[Cashmere]

Whole days vanish and go to return nevermore.
But you have nailed each of your days to each of your portraits.
You have painted your life on a canvas as large as a year!

[Pontemonti]

WOW! Congrats!
Does anyone know what the official world record for self portraits is? :D

[I.was.ink]

hey, that'd be cool, if this broke a record. Andrew, are you taking some self portait days off? Or just not able to post?

[//SGT.SKINNER\\]

It really is amazing to see all of them together like that. One person, yet so many people...

Incredible accomplishment.

[mcotie]

Hey Android Congrats!! I remember when I first heard about this forum I was still in school and it was when CA had the old server. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this dude doing a self port a day. I thought to myself "how long can this dude hold out?". Well you have answered my question!
My 9 year old son, Kaegan, always asks to see your new ones. So I'm sure you never realized how and who you would leave an impression on, when you first started this.
I think my favorite pieces are your TOOL induced ones; The weird colors and third eyes. Or the one you made for Oblio, back when he lost his job.
I am attaching this link
Guinness Book of World Records (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/) . give it a shot. I did a search in there and I don't hink there are any takers. It wouldn't hurt to submit it.

I just took on a job of doing 96 illustrations before September 1. before I complain and worry about being able to do it, I will think of your commitment to your SPs.

Thanks,
Mitch

[ChaosEidolon]

*Cheers*

[Ian Mack]

It's my wallpaper. I can't see anyof my icons but it's my wallpaper.

Incredible amount of skill/talent/tenacity in this display Android.

Looking @ this makes me want to draw more every single day until one day, I am as good as this.

I agree about the best part being the watching your hair grow. lol

[Android]

thanks to one and all, your inspiration is my greatest award.

im used to looking at myself through my own eyes, sharing these with you has given me the oppourtunity to see myself through your eyes, that experience has had a change on who I see when i look at myself, it becomes a part of me, and you become a part of me. and we all come closer together, closer to becoming one.


lets see how close we can come.

.

[Fozzybar]

Waiting for Humpface's comment...;)

[Tanika]

Beautiful! And not one portrait looks like the other. Congradulations! You can really see improvements too from the start to finish. I love it!

yes.....we must wait for humpface's comment. X.x

[jwo]

if this was a book. you would have $49.99 of mine guaranteed. and it would always be open.

[Scratched Glass]

simply f'ing amazing.

[ljefe]

I'd just like to say thank you Andrew, you're an inspiration to us all. You inspired me to start my own portraits, and though i'm not at all as dilligent or creative as you are, I can say that it has totally helped me artistically and spiritually, and continues to do so. I had a feature article a few months back in the high school newspaper for some of my portraits, and I recently won a thousand dollar scholarship for a painted portrait, and got about 2 minutes of airtime during a local tv interview. So you've also set me on my way to fame (right...)

But seriousky, thank you, and if you're ever in the SF Bay Area, swing by the little town of Lafayette

[Duracel]

I'm relly impressed!

Well, i did about 1/10 of your selfportraits and im proud of, but you are the Master of Selfporträts in my eyes! ;)

I wish of a great poster for my wall.

[Manta_Ray]

Andrew your'e talking about finding yourself or redefining yourself and yet looking at these pics it is clear what you are...a bloody genius!

[fireMonk]

Android,

Your work is amazing and you truly are an inspiration.
What fantastic discipline...

Thanks.

[Boom]

agreed.. this is truly inspiring.. and almost unbelievable! congrats, android! :)

[bengal]

too impossible to consider what i'm seeing is true.

crazy you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[taff]

congrats on achieving this, mr. jones. can't believe a whole year passed already.

[Dan.v.D.]

shit i remember that grey one with the red square over ur eyes as if it was yesterday ...
hmm have u seen the cover of madonnas latest cd?????
:pimp:

[tyboogie]

holy shit

dude your dedication and discipline is inspiring
ahh the power of art in all of its glory--
this really is a trip to see your year long journey on one page

looking forward to the next years batch

[jaymz]

Hey Andrew!

You know I don't post much, but I gotta hand it to you... This is a really impressive accomplishment. Great job... I hope you find some answers you're happy with...

all the best,

-James

[Dan Milligan]

All shall kneel before you.

[2kre8]

Thanks Android, it takes guts to open that window into your soul & mind, much respect for that. keep it up . can't wait tell another 365!!!:clapping2

[garg]

amazing..

this is just.. wow..

funny thing is that now when ever I draw a SP I see part of your face in it.. I guess 365 days of following your work would do that to people.

[sage]

andrew -
after scanning over all those little thumbnails all at once, it becomes somehow threatening clear what a challenge you took on. mixing the search for spirit with an undeniable MUST to create visually - hitting the nail on the head over and over and over again........

[chudzta]

hey besides the obvious feat.... i just wanted to say that ur words above, andrew, from posing the self-realization question to having to continue on.. are very inspiring... they nail exactly a thought i had wished to phrase for so long. im sure many other artists feel that way about themselves. good luck.. and thanks for ur dedicaton and sharing - ry

[emroca]

damn.

[Rohan]

this is really impressive android, I have been part of this forum for only a matter of months, but I've always been keeping a keen eye on your work and your words. There's
so many different facets you have explored they seem to have strengthed and expanded the 'signature' in your work a great deal. it's almost as if you have defined a range of emotive states which could referenced later like colour charts but on an infinitely more advanced level. really inspiring. thanks for giving so much to the people of this forum and congrats on this great achievement. hardcorrre!

[rubygenesis]

that is F*cking incredible. damn Andrew you rock my world, and now with the new hair style you can do it all again!! :)
im a bit of a punk myself and have shoulder lengh hair, i'm really trying to restrain myself from pullin a mohawk. i've settled for crazy colors so far. ~_~

~RubyG

[Grendel]

WOw man you are defnitely an inspiration..

ted

[nardfrog]

Good God. This needs to be a poster for sale.

[Novacaptain]

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

Perhaps you have a shot at some great publicity here ;)

[ShawnYe]

This is amazing, wow.

[Layil]

andrew
you are an inspiration to us all. congratulations on an amazing achievement, and thank you for sharing it with us.

[glenn]

dope!!!

[wayfarer]

I would really like to get a poster of it. Its a beautiful work.

[thedestroyer]

Wow amazing... How could you do this...
awesome

greets thedestroyer

[Miles_]

Wow, truly genius. So inspiring. Thanks man.

[Briantoreilly616]

Great job, I'm doing the same at the moment, I might post them in the forums.

[Sleepy_Head]

That was a fine year of Portraits. I'm really jealous. I wish I had the time to do that kind of work, I can't find an hour a day to sketch :o).

It's been said before by many, but I'll say it again. This is really inspirational to everyone on the site.

Sweet stuff.

S

[Ani42]

I really liked those portraits, but is there a way to get a biger version of each pic?I think it would really be an interesting thing to take a closer look at those emotions :)

[Prophet of Death]

I apologize, for I have only just seen this. I have been deprived from not seeing this amazing piece. I cannot tell you how inspired by this piece I have become. Truly an amazing accomplishment..Thanks for lighting a fire man...well done.

[Arbu]

congratulations

this is inspiring.

can you past a litle bigger version of that image? i'd love to see those more detailed.

[Nile]

Jesus christ...

Amazing! Keep up the work

[Grief]

ive sat now for a solid ten minutes with the intention of typing something in response, but words arent forming as easily as they normally do. i'm lost in thoughts of the depth to which it takes to undergo such a process and the personal discoveries you must have achieved.

the fact you claimed it only opened more doors of questions as you continued is something i can't wrap my head around. i cant fathom the learning and deeply personal aspects you must have gone through.

this is highly inspiring, thank you for sharing.

[WooDz]

Thats great work you got.....very determined artist

[mauser]

I had never seen something like this. Congrats on making so many of them. I like that you made so many variations and facial expressions.

[ghoulio]

Yep you the MAN...

Thanks for the inspiration...respect!!

[Guisedge]

A purely masterful work and mind-blowing show of determination, Android.

I can't help but wonder what changes would come upon a man who would undertake such a monumental task of self-realization. I'm afraid I would be crushed by it. You're like a mythological figure looking into the cauldron of The Fates to see themself. A masterwork like this is nothing short of magical.

*perhaps I'll take a short journey of self-discovery...

[crimson13]

I applaud you sir, and thank you for your inspiration. I have gained great respect for you and your beautiful work. Isn't it wonderful that we have this resource and may come together and learn from each other, and support one another! I am in your debt.

[Pavel Sokov]

i devote so much time and energy to this struggle of self reilization and sometimes i feel like i would trade it all if only i could go back to being the person i was before i ever posed the question. regardless its too late to turn back now, every anwser i find leads me to new questions. and these questions lead to new growth. i have learned so much from this and i am still so far away from all of my anwsers. So I must continue.




I know exactly what you are talking about here..

[corza334]

Wow, This is amazing! Heaps of inspiration :) Must have been an amazing yer!
I wonder if this is a record of some sort =P

[zaimless]

What an awesome idea, today being Jan, 6th I just may try this as a project. Radical idea, lots of work... Zaim..

[neophensiline]

Thanks Man, What a spirit... You burn my passion again, Thanks for sharing :)

[El Jeremie]

I've notice you never change your hair cut.

[Rist]

I just had a shiver. This is the first time I have come across this thread; but how alike we are its insane.

I too have been through the stage whee I did not know who I was or what I am doing. I almost cracked, or maybe I did, and now I am painting nothing self portraits. At first I tried to place logic onto it such as representing emotions or something of the like, but in the end it seems to be a similar step that you took. I have not gone as far as you by painting a portrait a day, but it sure does resemble 'why' I am doing it. Its a good idea I think to paint yourself everyday for a year; I might take it that step further and do just that.

[Crush]

I just had a shiver. This is the first time I have come across this thread; but how alike we are its insane.

I too have been through the stage whee I did not know who I was or what I am doing. I almost cracked, or maybe I did, and now I am painting nothing self portraits. At first I tried to place logic onto it such as representing emotions or something of the like, but in the end it seems to be a similar step that you took. I have not gone as far as you by painting a portrait a day, but it sure does resemble 'why' I am doing it. Its a good idea I think to paint yourself everyday for a year; I might take it that step further and do just that.

He has 1,000 you know

http://conceptart.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&f=9&page=1&pp=75&sort=dateline&order=desc&daysprune=-1

This isn't all he drew in that time either, these were just a side thing he did

[Rist]

I realize he paints them on the side. I do not just paint portraits. I am in Uni with 6 individual modules, including graphic design. I am not comparing myself with him in terms of work output, just the reasoning behind doing these portraits.

I did not know he has made a 1000, thats quite impressive.