SELF PORTRAIT PROJECT 

1. Why did you select the inspiration pieces?
    I selected these pieces because of the way they incorporated color into their pieces. There was more dimension to them because of the use of color and it made it more interesting. It also made it more realistic.

2. Why did you select the media to create your self-portrait?
    I chose pencil and pieces of magazines to form a collage. I chose these two mediums because of the juxtapostition they have together. I have done some other art pieces with collage because I like the way you can create an image from pieces of others. 

3. What challenges did you face in creating your self-portrait and how did you overcome them?
    I found it challenging to accurately depict myself. It's hard to look at myself objectively and trust what I was seeing. We all think we look one way in our mind but I think the world sees us differently. I have done drawings of faces before but they tend to look the same and it was hard to get out of that groove. 

4. How does this piece represent you?
    I think this piece represents me because half of the face is covered, I am still finding myself and so the magazine pieces reflect that. There is still more of me to be uncovered and more of myself to learn about. The half of my face that is exposed represents the parts of myself I have unveiled. 

5. What elements and principles of art did you apply in this work?
   I used line in my drawing to create my face, I outlined my hair, eyes, nose, lips and neck. I used emphasis by leaving the side of my face that was exposed simple and creating the colored side more contrasted. 
 
6. Did you enjoy working on this project?
    I did enjoy this project, it was difficult but I enjoyed the challenge. Its hard to see yourself truly and accurately show it but so many people can do it so it's possible! 

7. What do you think of your final artwork?
    I honestly don't love it, I don't think it really looks like me. I think with more practice I would be able to accurately depict myself but as of now I don't think I can. It was fun to try though!


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