From Where, Inspiration?

"In relations with people, as in art, if you always stick to style, manners, and what will work, and you're never caught off guard, then some beautiful experiences never happen." - Helen Frankenthaler, Painter

I have a project in mind, a series of self-portraits. The idea for this project sprouted from one word, "arrogant". I was told I was arrogant.

Ouch.

So what if I am? (I get the irony in that question.) I don't think I am. I consider myself humble, polite, shy, stand-offish and misunderstood. Perhaps these traits, combined, can be mistaken for arrogance.

I wanted to capture ARROGANCE. Other emotions appeared on my computer screen. I think this might make a project. I'll see. I had a rough day. DOUBT seemed to be the best place to start.