stupa self portrait/gold-brown background

Here's a variation I painted after scanning and printing my latest self portrait on watercolor paper, then painting a new background with transparent dyes, watercolor and metallic pigment. I like to leave the original as uncovered as possible so I can do more with the image over time. I print with Epson Claria inks then reinforce any weak areas with new watercolor, watercolor pencil and sumi ink. 8.5x11"