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How to create a self portrait like Van Gogh

From the series Inspired by

Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853 - 1890) was a Dutch painter.

Thanks for the lesson about creating a self portrait, Ruud Lanfermeijer!

Reference: Self-Portrait, Vincent van Gogh

Material list:

  • Canvas

  • Water-based or oil-based oil paints

  • Bleached linseed oil

  • Turpentine

  • Siccative as a medium for ordinary oil paint

  • Flat brushes and round brushes in various sizes

  • Mirror