A Type Self Portrait is created on the computer.
Typography self-portraiture combines the art form of design technique and type lettering arranged with personalized images of one's self. This complete portrait combines the mind, body, and soul synergy in a therapeutic form of self expression. Linguistics, aesthetics,
psychology, and sociology all play an important role in the outcome of the picture.
Photoshop computer software programs enable the average educated artist to create a personal characterization.
Instructions
Creative Expression
1. Use the scanner to convert the photograph to a digital image.
Choose a clear photograph with a complete image of the face or profile to provide the
base to work upon. Adjust the program setting on the scanner to match the color or
black and white photograph. Scan the picture at the highest resolution to create the personal image snapshot. Crop or enlarge the photograph as desired.
2. Computer software programs provide the tools to create type portraiture.
Open the Illustrator or Photoshop program on the computer. Go to "File" and under that to
"New File." Once "New File" is open, proceed to "File" again, and click on "Place" to select
the image. In the Panel Swatch, click on create a "New Layer." Select the pen tool and
trace the outline to compose the portraiture.
3. A variety of fonts types and shapes create the design.
Picture the overall vision of the completed project in the mind's eye. Compose an outline with pencil and paper. Pick self-defining letters and words to illustrate the personality and essence of the digital artistic portrayal. Use a variety of font type, size, and style to express yourself. Include small or large capital letters, bold or italic verbiage, or extended and condensed type. Additional graphic shapes or illustrations may be added into the composition.
4. Digital imaging is the new medium for self expression.
In order to produce an interesting level of contrast and shape, continue in the Photoshop
software program by going to "Image," then over to "Adjustments" and finally click on "De-saturate." Proceed to click "Exposure" to increase the amount of print desired in the face. Go to "Filter" and under that to "Blur." With the text tool, pick a word, letter or graphic to begin the process of composing the self-likeness imaging picture. Copy and paste these images in sequence until finished.
