The lines are being used to create linear structures which softens or lessens the prominence of the identity of the individual. In other words, trying to make the portrait less interest promoting. Well, that is what the shy and paranoid person would say. This person is most likely suffering from the damage generated by misunderstood social elements which have become pressure points. This is a watercolor on paper.
So simple looking and profound at the same time.
but why would a shy and paranoid individual sit for a portrait?
The individual was forced to be family. Some kind of tradition.
is this hypothetical, or…?
Yes it is ultra hypothetical. The experiments have not started yet.
eagerly awaiting the results of your study