My friend Allyson takes really amazing self portraits. Like world class easily. After seeing some of them, I decided to ask her if I could use one as a reference for a practice oil pastel piece and she said that I could. After making this piece I showed it to her and she absolutely loved it! After some time, I wanted to make this piece available to others, so I again asked permission and she gave me the green light to add it to my shop. As a thank you to her part of the sale was be sent to her as a surprise. The piece will be shipped in a standard black frame to avoid smearing or damage to the artwork.