How to paint self-portraits 6 Articles

by Colette Georgii

Painting a Self-Portrait It is fairly easy to paint a self-portrait. You just sit or stand in front of a mirror with pencil, charcoal, or pastel in hand and begin to draw what you see. You should first do a renderin...read more

by Susan Hibberd

Painting a self-portrait is a very personal thing, and can be likened to writing an autobiography. A person is revealing a lot of his or her own self by creating it, and it can sometimes be quite an emotional experience. I...read more

by Ted Sherman

When you look up examples on websites or go to museum exhibits, you'll find that many famed artists in history have painted self-portraits. In the centuries before photography, that's how we know what Michelangelo, Da Vinc...read more

by Sande Waybill

Firstly, ensure that you have the requirements at hand. You will need paint, appropriate paper or canvas, and a mirror at the very least, probably also an easel, water or turpentine dependent upon your paint, and a saucer ...read more

by Summer Tyme

You are the only artist who can paint your self-portrait. Is it something you desire to do? Let's consider some of the things to think about before you embark on a most wonderful experience. Painting a portrait of onese...read more

by Emily Monaco

Painting a self-portrait is one of the most difficult tasks that a painter can create for himself. As your own model, you must sit still while still moving to paint, and sometimes painting in a mirror can be confusing. How...read more