I created this portrait of myself for my New Media: Digital Art class. The exercise was assigned to help the class understand basic tools in Adobe Illustrator. At the same time were were asked to consider composition and style.
Process
Learning New Skills
I used the pen tool for my facial features, for shadows and for contours. I used the circle and box tools for my eyebrow ring and for the background. I also used the brush tool (with a chalk stroke) to add freedom and texture to my hair.
Style
My facial expression posses a clamness which I mimicked with blue background. I used a true black for the shadows around my face because I liked the contrast with my skin. I tried not to overload on values. Instead, I tried to choose key contours and details that would represent my face structure and expression without sacrificng depth or visual interest. This 'simple' approach, along with the calm blue background go well with the contentment and calmness of my facial expression.
Critique
I think the final product is alluring. I recieved good reviews from my classmates who found the image to be a good representation of myself. However, one thing I would change is the hair. I think it looks a little uneven on the right side. That is probably because, in the image I was drawing from, my hair is strangely parted.
1 Comment:
I really enjoyed the fact that you post works from your different classes because the skills that we learn in other classes can definitely benefit us in Design Foundations. Your first encounter with Adobe Illustrator was a successful one. You have a good understanding of negative space because I noticed a balance between negative and positive spaces within your composition. Also, I believed you record your thought process throughout this blog in a concise and clear manner.
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