self portrait

Self-Portrait

Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)  (Dutch, Leiden 1606–1669 Amsterdam)

Date:

1660

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

31 5/8 x 26 1/2 in. (80.3 x 67.3 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Self-Portrait

Henri Fantin-Latour  (French, Grenoble 1836–1904 Buré)

Date:

ca. 1858

Medium:

Oil on canvas, laid down on canvas

Dimensions:

Overall 10 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (26.4 x 21.3 cm); original canvas 10 x 7 7/8 in. (25.4 x 20 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

 

Self-Portrait

Anthony van Dyck  (Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)

Date:

ca. 1620–21

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

47 1/8 x 34 5/8 in. (119.7 x 87.9 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

1.       Why did you select the inspiration pieces?

a.       I liked the different angles that each piece showed.

2.       Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?

a.       Honestly, it’s the only thing that was easy to get to in my apartment. I have started packing and have packed some of my art supplies.

3.       What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?

a.       The shading was rather hard. I had few options in color and tried my hardest to match. Some aspects came out really well while others didn’t.

4.       How does this piece represent you?

a.       I think the background is a better representation. It is very bold and know where it wants to go, but needs refining. Which is exactly how I feel about my life.

5.       What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?

a.       Color, texture, shading

6.       Did you enjoy working on this project?

a.       Painting is still difficult but I like blending the colors on the canvas

7.       What do you think of your final artwork?

a.       It needs more work. I can see the start to a decent piece but it has a long way to go.