I like the way this was doneexcellent expression, from this perception, I see the right side of the face frozen to an almost determination look as to not allow any more emotion in, be it positive or negativesort of as if afraid too, therefore has frozen to determined thought of no more, and maybe even a bit mad as in angry. The left side of the face is soft, warm, almost as if melting thus the tears cometo me represents a healing taking place slowly but surelyVery much the entire piece reminds me of the change of seasonso much we humans are of mother nature. No mood is ever permanent as this represents clearly to me, life is in constant change, and we all know change is never easy, yet nothing great comes easyI shall be looking forward to the next excellent self portrait you might dothe uplift in the beautiful face expressing exhilarating delight, glowing entirely with the brightness of a mid summers day. There is much to learn, to grasp from this and truly thank you for sharing. (Note: There is a song, called The Rose I heard Bet Midler sing and this one line I quote matches this piece: In the winter far beneath the bitter snows, lies a seed that with the suns love, in the spring becomes the rose.)

i think everything is said.