So the semester is actually over. I still haven't decided if that's that good or bad thing. But nonetheless, I have learned so much this year. This project was really enjoyable for me to work on. I got to actually capture my friends' portraits, which usually is something that is very hard for me to do. I usually find that I can't draw my friends accurately. But this time I took my time and focused, and was able to get them to look like how they truly look. Overall, it was fun doing these large "yearbook" style portraits, all with the same dimensions and medium. The markers I used added a graphic style that I am used to incorporating into my work.
Some challenges that I faced was, like I said before, getting the portraits' likeness. That was probably the most difficult thing that I encountered during this project. Also, deciding what to draw around the figures to really make me think of that person. They may seem insignificant to the viewer, but to me and my friends, it really does say a lot about that particular friend.
All in all, I am pleased with how the final project turned out. I like that I had an even amount of them in the end, and how they looked all together on the wall. My friends have all seen the finished product of each of their own portraits, and they all love them. That was ultimately, my main goal.
I apologize for the poor quality of the photograph. It is the only photo I have of them all displayed together, and I can't get the size of the cameraphone picture any bigger. But I have them all posted individually earlier, so that is the best I can do.
GOODBYE FOUNDATION DRAWING! IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED.
Danielle, you were a great teacher. You really inspired our class, and were an awesome support system for us. You pushed us to do our best, and I appreciate that. Have fun and good luck in San Francisco! Keep in touch.
