The self-portrait is an age-old practice in which the artist reveals themselves to the viewer as both the author and subject of the work. We will update this process by creating digital self-portraits. Think about the significance of the portrait in the digital age. Start by creating a vector portrait. Think about how you would like to represent this concept of the digital portrait, and the type of colors and abstraction that you are utilizing as you work.
The next step will be to create a background for this image. We have looked at a variety of artists who use abstraction for different reasons. Think about how to design the background based on visual communication. How can you create additional interest or intrigue in your image? Select colors that balance off of your portrait, and strengthen the image as a whole. How can you move the viewer’s eye around the image?
This background will be where the meaning of the image is conveyed, so think hard about what you would like to communicate and how you can visually change the meaning of the portrait through setting.
You have the option to add text to your image if you would like. This can be as simple as one word or a more complex sentence. Think of the text as visual objects in themselves that relate with the images and color schemes. Utilize text to direct the viewer’s attention to certain areas of the image, and change the meaning of the artwork as a whole.
Finally, composition will be very important to make this image sing. Spend a good amount of time moving your objects around the page, increasing the size of the image if necessary.
Through all of these processes consider how you, the artist, are communicating with your viewer through the visual medium. What is the most important thing that you would like to say to your audience about the portrait in the digital age?
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AAAAND: Here is a pretty straightforward step-by-step tutorial on process: http://ndesign-studio.com/tutorials/tracing-photo
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