Self-reflEction

Self-portraits are an essential lesson in Art. Studying the human figure is a fantastic, yet frustrating tool, in learning proportions. It is nearly impossible to get every feature exactly right unless you are a skilled artist who has had years of practice. However, self-portraits typically resemble the artist in one way or another because it is the face that they are the most familiar with as they glance in the mirror most everyday. It is this lesson that I see ample attention and effort from students as the artwork is personal and a reflection of both the inside and outside.