1990 As part of my teacher training at London University, A period of self assessment and analysis was necessary.
With a very bright light from one side, a photograph led to a collage of white, grey and black card.
This has always been one of my favourite images, it still calls on the viewer to search for what isn’t overt ; as all good art should .
What were the social and metaphysical meanings Klee was implying?
Self knowledge through self portraiture is a complex path in itself. You have to have a certain confidence in your art to try to capture what is in the mirror.
Perhaps the method I used above was cheating?
TIMHUW 
I’ve attempted two self portrait sketches, both of which are from photos of my much younger self. I think I still imagine myself that way when the mirror tells a different story. The collage idea is an interesting one… yours turned out great.
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Thank you. Rembrant, Van Goch, and as Cake tells us, Durer, all persisted throughout there lives in staring at the mirror and producing some of the greatest images of all time.
I disagree with Mr eclair, cream bun, whatever, Rembrants’ self portraits are the greatest, done throughout his life with courage bravado and great humour.
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Agree! And thank you for adding to Cake’s collection of monikers. Mr. Cream Bun indeed! 😂
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Therefore you should persist with the mirror its a great teacher. I cheated. Although this maybe a good moment ti try again.
I will if you will.
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I will. I’m always eager to learn and improve. And perhaps now in middle age, see the me that I am at the moment.
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I’ve got my latest version of my photo self portrait. I made it using photo edit on my phone. Not very subtle but the title says it all.
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I play around with the filters on my phone all the time. Great, I’ll come and see.
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Hmmm I bet Durer would win hands down in a throw down with Rembrandt any day. Mr Cream Bun indeed.
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