This week I ran into some of the same problems, but I was able to correct them before they got too bad. I put the finishing touches on my first portrait. Mostly, I just put more coloring on the face to make the cheekbones more defined. I also put darker color on the eyelids to make the eyes stand out better. My first portrait is complete, and I'm not sure what I am going to embroider for my second portrait. I am leaning towards embroidering a portrait of Michael Jackson, because I am a big fan of his music. Also, I think it would be more of a challenge, and it would be interesting to see if I could pull off creating a decent looking portrait of him.
Working on this project is very relaxing to me, because I can even watch television while I am working. I also think it is fun to choose all of the different colors to make different features of the portrait. I think that even after I have completed this course I will continue to embroider.
This looks great, Lauren. What do you plan to do with your portraits? How do the processes and purposes of your work tie in to those of other arts/artists we've discussed in class?
ReplyDeleteI think this is really cool that you have been able to do this. Your stitching has turned out so well. I think the idea you have for Michael Jackson sounds pretty exciting. Keep up the good work!
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