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Many painters have painted many self portraits. It is good practice and the model is always available.

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Many artists do. It is good for practice and they do not have to hire a model.

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He painted several self portraits. Most painters do. Rembrandt painted over 30 self portraits. It is good for practicing, the model is always available and free of charge.

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He did 30 self portraits because he thought he would paint himself changing over the years.

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Like all painters, he was trying to lead people to a higher plane of consciousness.

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