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    The art of self-love

    Mar 16, 2021 4 minutes

    People don’t think twice about taking a selfie, but drawing one? Now there’s a challenge. Many of us know that creativity can help us through difficult times but, when it comes to drawing, we tend to look outward for inspiration. We draw things that interest or comfort us – animals, leaves, patterns and other people. Given how we idolise Frida Kahlo, it seems strange that we overlook the healing powers of self-portraiture that she harnessed so brilliantly.

    It’s easy to understand why self-portraiture isn’t as popular as colouring-in books (yet) – it takes time, and guts. It can be uncomfortable to sit with yourself, look in the mirror and meditate on what you

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