Anyone who draws or paints portraits has most likely done their fair share of self portraits. While it may seem to some like an exercise in narcissism, it is in fact mainly a matter of convenience. It’s not easy to find people willing to sit still for several hours while you draw them, so it makes sense to draw the one person who is guaranteed to be sitting still for as long as it takes!
It also makes for a decent profile picture!
I drew a new self portrait recently, and I thought I’d share a few others that I’ve done over the years, in a variety of different styles and media:
It’s always interesting to see with each new self portrait, how I’ve developed in my drawing/painting ability, as well as how I’ve aged! Look at those long flowing locks I used to have😦
I think it might be fun to do a new selfie every year around my birthday. Maybe I’ll try an oil portrait next time.
