Posted by k.b. on 22 Jan 2023, 00:54
I would say your title is a bit misleading Kekso. But first let me explain that 'bragging' isn't considered a nice thing to do by native English people. I'd say it's extremely unrefined, rude, uncouth even .........which is why the word 'braggard' is the word to describe someone who brags or boasts all the time and if someone calls someone a braggard they are certainly not paying him/her a compliment. They are being very critical. At the age of 61 i'd say it is extremely inelegant to brag, and really there's no need for it. Because if you are good at something, everyone knows. You don't need to tell them.
However, the only thing that is inelegant is your title. Your title is poor .... inappropriate in fact. Why ? Because your comments say that you are "Happy with the way your face has turned out." That's not bragging! You simply state that in your opinion it turned out nice. And there is the secret of being elegant my friend .... we really don't need to brag at all. Simply show your (beautiful) work and let the others say wonderful things about it. That way you can be judged by your peers as an artist but you yourself don't need to say so - (even if you think/know you are).
And that is why, in my opinion, in this crazy world we live in, one of the secrets to a long and happy life, is to be able to grow old with grace. Or elegance........ and as such there is no need to brag!
Ah, and I cannot end without saying what a beautifully painted face this is. Absolulutely terrific. Congratulations...