Across the ages, artists have documented their likenesses and moods in self portraits. Rembrandt and Van Gogh jump out, among many others. Perhaps these are collectively an investigation of self: a little about aging, vanity, or perhaps another form of communication. It’s been said that it’s difficult to see yourself as others see you – however when I perceive something more than the mirror reflects, I’m always surprised. As an always-available model, I wonder if that might be part of it too. Here are my last 10 years of self portraits:
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Very cool! Love the palettes and the facial colour techniques!
Thanks for the great feedback Gabriel…I’m always a colour realist eh! David
Really fascinating, and confess to loving the large multi-paneled version of you. But I want to know how come you don’t seem to age, like the rest of us do?
Maybe you’ve unlocked the fountain of youth by painting yourself into perpetuity?