I don't think so. If you like to draw and you are so pretty, there is no reason why you shouldn't draw self portraits. +3

No, I don't think so. But if you draw/paint alot of picture of yourself (and I do mean ALOT) some people might start to think you're of those narcissistic-people. But I don't see anything wrong with it especially if you're new to drawing and need something/someone to practice with. Youself is a good practice for beginners.

Not at all =)

No. You're the only subject you can be sure will be there for the entire sitting

i think it kind of is, kind of isnt and is kind of hard! for some reason i find it harder to try and draw myself than i find drawing others, if your using yourself as practice its not, but if you love yourself then the hundreds of self portraits will pretty much shout arrogance

No,it isn't.

Nah. But I think it's sometimes harder, because you don't tend to see yourself as how you really are. People always comment that my self portraits aren't 'very flattering'. Sometimes you can be too familiar. Maybe that's just me :)

Nope,it requires hell of a talent.

No. Knowing the subject is for some people the most important things about a portrait. As there should be no-one that knows you as you do yourself, then a self-portrait should be ideal! Plus it would be great practice, you do see yourself in the mirror every morning after all.

an expressive way to show yourself to the world although your family and friends will often view you differently not that they won't appreciate your work they just have their own image of you fixed in their mind - good luck+5.

Self portraiture is not arrogant. It is very challenging and as a bonus you don't have to pay for a model.

NO.I don`t think so.

Only if they're of yourself.

lol this is called having talent........ not arrogant sexy.............

No, most artists have drawn portraits of themselves, like Picasso, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Frida Kahlo.

No, I think it should be required in art classes. What a better way to get to know who you are and learn some techniques at the same time.

I find it to be humbling. You have to pay closer attention to your flaws to draw a self portrait accurately.

No. No matter what you're drawing, you're practicing. And you have to practice to get good at anything.

I think you shouldn't worry of what others think of you, but just do what you really enjoy. If you find joy and meaning in doing self portraits, others will see that in your work as well. Really it's not that important what turns us on, it's much more important to be passionate about what you do - then your passion will ignite others.

1) Not generally, but "even in the 19th century, the self-important artist was a ripe source of humor". Source and further information: http://www.galeriedada.com/page-46.html Further information: http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/painting+%2526+drawing/portraits/art38630 http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2006/jun/27/1 2) "The self-portrait can be a very effective form of advertising for an artist, especially of course for a portrait painter. Dürer was not really interested in portraits commercially, but made good use of his extraordinary self-portraits to advertise himself as an artist, something he was very sophisticated in doing. Rembrandt made his living principally from portrait-painting during his most successful period, and like Van Dyck and Joshua Reynolds, many of his portraits were certainly intended to advertise his skills. With the advent of regular Academy shows, many artists tried to produce memorable self-portraits to make an impression on the artistic stage. A recent exhibition at the National Gallery, London, Rebels and Martyrs, did not shrink from the comic bathos that sometimes resulted. An example from the 21st century is Arnaud Prinstet, an otherwise little-known contemporary artist who has generated good amounts of publicity by undertaking to paint his self portrait every day. On the other hand, some artists depicted themselves very much as they did other clients." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-portrait

No, I think it's quite natural to draw yourself - your model is always available!

No, it is not arrogant and whomever told you it was, is the arrogant one. Our selves are the best representaion of what we have as examples of leaning about the human body. What better way to learn about foreshortening than to lie on your back to draw your breast/chest and further down to your feet. Your body becomes a field of mountains or plains (whatever) and to become familiar with how we see ourselves is important to how we see others. My advice to you is to sit back and relax and study the person who you know best. Start with your feet.

Depends on the reason why You are drawing it.