ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Self portrait

Hello there! Have you ever drawn a picture of yourself? That's a self portrait!

A self portrait is when you create a picture or drawing of yourself. It's like looking in a mirror and drawing what you see.

People have been making self portraits for a very long time. Even famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo made self portraits!

It's a way to express yourself and show others what you look like. You can use different materials like pencils, paint, or even take a photograph of yourself.

Making a self portrait can be fun and help you learn about yourself too. You can draw silly faces, serious faces, or just try to capture what you look like.

So, the next time you want to create a picture of yourself, remember that you are making a self portrait!