Typographic Portrait
Using typography to represent image and personal beliefs
Requirements
- Portrait must include a variety of of media: newspaper, magazine, markers, watercolors
- At least 10 words must reflect artist's personal feelings/beliefs
- Technical skill is required, loose edges should be glued down, nothing overhangs the edge of the paper
- Portrait should be recognizable as a person - even better if it looks like the artist
Objective
Create a self portrait using a variety of text, handwriting, and individual letters to express personal beliefs and image.
Materials Needed
12"x18" Sketch Paper
Newspapers
Magazines
Glue
Markers
Scissors
Watercolor Paint, Brushes
Newspapers
Magazines
Glue
Markers
Scissors
Watercolor Paint, Brushes
Process/Steps
Glue a piece of newsprint roughly in the center of page
Sketch out facial features
Begin cutting out words, letters, patterns that represent their personalities
Use these cut outs to begin forming features and hair
Keep adding to make a strong visual display - can be colorful or muted as the artist chooses
Use markers as desired to add detail and hand lettering
When finished gluing students have the option to lightly apply watercolors to add color, interest, and shading
Other Typographic Portraits
Enjoy This Short Video on the History of Typography
The History of Typography - Animated Short