Rembrandt created many versions of his self-portrait, sketching, etching or painting himself more than one hundred times. if you were to create a self-portrait, how would you picture yourself? what setting would you choose? what facial expression? what artistic techniques would you use? what medium would you choose? (paint, pencil, chalk, collage, etc.) would you use props to show special interests? remember, a self-portrait not only lets people see your physical features, it also lets people know about your interests, dreams and personality. use descriptive language so the reader is able to "see" your portrait.

well seeing i am an artist and i actually did a self portrait; i will describe how i painted it.   i used acrylic on a stretch canvas about 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall. i painted myself smiling in a soft pink long dress, white tile floor sitting on a white couch with a table behind and a vase of gorgeous flowers.   i also had a round white hat with a soft pink ribbon through it laying on the floor and on the table behind me was a lit candle. i kept it simple but soft and romantic.

he was always smiling, wearing the same thing, and sitting criss cross apple sauce.

the above mentioned statements talks about the creativity of an artist and to what extend they can utilize and experiment on the objects provided.   differing size and subjects are given so that an image of wisdom is created. displaying a transition from light to dark in something by darkening sections in order to create a shadow. and lastly, putting bits and pieces together to formulate a new image.