- describe your “creative decision making” process for this project. What led you from initial insight to final product? Consider both intuitive and formal decisions.
As per usual, I really wanted something that portrayed the subject realistically, but also stylistically and emotionally in order to explore the power of representation. When taking photos, I tried to capture a different emotion in each, and when choosing, picked those photos that felt the most authentic and interesting. Stylistically, I chose to go with flowing lines, almost as if the final work was painted with large strokes. The final product was simply the meeting of the emotion portrayed in the initial photo, along with the style and realism I so often rely on.
- Consider the final image; to what degree does it represent an “authentic” representations of you artistically?
The self portrait is quite authentic towards who I am. In addition to recognizably being me, I think the sly smile and bright eyes are true to my persona. Limited by the inaccuracy of the medium, I was often forced to hint at certain details I would have liked to more fully express, however the final piece represents my intentions relatively well.
- Consider the feedback received. To what degree does that support your intentions? What themes stand out? Anything alarming?
Nothing alarming, and mostly positive things. People pointed out accuracy, attention to detail, contrast, and the pop of the blue (although I can't find the blue piece). My intentions being to add emotions but keep realism were affirmed by these positive observations. Many people, which is totally fine, thought it looked like I was a trickster or scheming about something.
