About Face, Self Portraits by Judith Tummino

ARTIST STATEMENT

I grew up in the Washington, D.C. area where I had access to the museums and galleries at an early age.

I developed a love of the landscape both in the museums and the beautiful terrain of the Shendoah and Chesapeake Bay area.

I was fascinated by the depiction of the human form in the museums, whether a portait or full figure.

My self portraits became central to my work and at this time I have painted over 80 of them.

My first self portrait was the result of my desire to work from the model and the knowledge that I was always available.