![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBwzon35iBM/S_QzPBda68I/AAAAAAAAANk/CZho9zqjaYo/s200/Ode+to+Woodstock.jpg)
Using a quick sketch of myself, I created a stencil of the face because I wanted to learn how to make stencils in Photoshop with my own artwork. I increased the size of my stencil to as large as I could print (17 x 11 inches), then cut it in half in Photoshop and enlarged both sides again and printed. I dragged out a larger canvas and painted it with black gesso. Painted with acrylic, metalic pens, adding a bit of red ribbon, 'Ode to Woodstock' for the 40 year anniversary was born, and it was just for fun and practice at trying something new, learning a technique.
![](//4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBwzon35iBM/S_Q195ImqdI/AAAAAAAAAN8/Ts2RMgPXg0o/s200/words1.jpg)
Please watch the video below.
It's difficult to see the circular writing on each edge, so I'll try and blow them up here. It's not too great, but I think you get the gist of it. Be creative and send a JPG. I'll post them on a separate page as they come in. It's a great way to get to know each other, a great way to use a different technique, and a great play experience. Your self-portrait doesn't have to be a masterpiece - mine surely is not!
![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBwzon35iBM/S_Q195ImqdI/AAAAAAAAAN8/Ts2RMgPXg0o/s200/words1.jpg)
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBwzon35iBM/S_Q3U7gLakI/AAAAAAAAAOE/tNjUGWgw96E/s200/words2.jpg)