Whenever I was assigned a self portrait in art school I cringe. First off, the idea of a self portrait is so vague. There are really two kinds of self portraits. One is the actual, literal translation.. a portrait of yourself. "Great, I have to put myself out there on display for the entire room to judge", I'd think to myself. Self portraits are very intimate... when they're done correctly. Another version of a self portrait is something that represents yourself? There is not one thing that represents me. I am so eclectic and all over the place that no one thing can define me.
This painting was done with oils and on a very tight time frame. I am still not completely finished with it.
Here are some recommended reading materials on the art of the self portrait:
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