To show the way they want to be seen by others
In a self‐portrait an artist must make choices. They must choose what they wish us to see about
them‐‐what to wear, what colors to use, will they sit or stand, what things will surround them, what
textures and colors they will use. Will they use a camera, ink and pen, water colors, oil, stone or
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? An artist will choose to tell others what they want us to know and understand about who they
are.