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Feedback after presentation and final self-portrait
Feedback and comments to better artwork:
the layer of glass was taking away the details and vibrancy of the interesting objects in the hair. Hence, there were suggestions to lower down the opacity of the outer layer and to choose a lighter color (eg: light blue or pink) to go above it. The egg earring was too overpowering in proportion to the Read more →Stylised Self Portrait – Inspiration and Getting Started
For this project it was recommended to look out for inspiration whether in form of new styles or to get some references from illustrations we like.
1. astoryaboutnothing
The instagram channel “astoryaboutnothing” tells an ongoing story about a diver in a fictional underwaterworld through slimy illustrations. The audience can decide at several points how the story should go on and get a feedback Read more →
Stylised Self Portrait - Introduction and Preparation
To study the “concepts of visual narrative or visual storytelling” (Winstanley, L. (2018). Assignment 1. Singapore.) for my course “Illustration for Designer” I had the assignment to portray myself in any form of an illustration whether digital or analog.
To get started every student had to make a word list of 5-8 words discribing their current situatiuon in life. The given Read more →
Process to creating my self potrait
Process of illustrating my self portrait
A list of words that describe me/Things that I adore
-rice and eggs
-matcha latte
-soulful music
-journaling
-typography
-christmas
-nature (flower and greens)
-patterns
-bandana and high bun
-french fries
-sushi
-pizza
I chose to take a picture of my neutral looking face to show no emotion because I wanted the viewer to have their own interpretation and perception of what the whole portrait Read more →
Illustration For Designer: Self-Portrait (Final)
THIS IS MY FINAL COMPOSITION:)
I am really happy with the final outcome because I have never tried adding so many different elements onto a paper cut composition before and I’m really glad that I tried it:)
Hair: The reason why I uses Chinese paper cut is because I love my Chinese culture, the traditions, Read more →
Illustration For Designer: Self-Portrait (Process)
So I chose different material to represent different traits of me. Materials I chose are yarn, flocking powder, Chinese paper cut, stamp gin bottle, colored paper. So here are the process of my work:)
I started off by drafting out various drawing of my face in a quirky style. Before finalizing my concept, I did a try Read more →
Illustration For Designer: Self-Portrait (Research)
PINTEREST!! first choice for research:) But before that, to give me a better direction I written down a list of words that best represent myself and who I am as a person. (p.s, you’ll have to be thick skin when writing:)) I am a very simple person, I love simple design simple decoration or sometimes as my mom would Read more →
