Notes and queries: How do artists make self-portraits?published Wed, Feb 08 2012 09:58 GMT
Plus: What is the best last line of a novel? Who discovered that clams are happy?How do artists make self-portraits? When we look in a mirror the image is laterally inverted and we do not see ourselves as others see us. So are we seeing a true image of the artist?Speaking as an artist, your question doesn't make much sense. An artist will have some kind of technical ability to be able to produce work, but the creative process also comprises their own taste, style and experience. A self-portrait would involve a combination of all these factors; but, most importantly, you'll find artists aren't interested in what others see, only what they themselves see. Many artists use two mirrors (one ...
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