Project 1 - Self Portrait

 January 10, 2023

19 Jan 23 -  1 Feb 23 / Week 2 - Week 4

Ammar Abdelraheem 0347633

Design Principles/ Bachelor of science in (hons) Architecture

Project 1: Self-portrait

TASK

In this project, we were asked to compose a self-portrait by utilizing one or more principles of design

Our self's

- How I see myself

- How others see me

- Experiences

- Interests

- Thoughts

Self-portrait

- Self representation: visual depiction of self

- Exercise of self-exploration (how I see myself, what I'm feeling, and what I want to be seen by others)

ABOUT ME:

Fig 1

I m a huge Science Fiction fan

INSPIRATION

Fig 2.1

Vang Goh paintings are the perfect example of what textured drawings look like and how I want my final product to look like. This Mosaic textured drawing

Fig 2.2

I like this reference because the textures on the face and the dark pallet, although I imagine mine to b a bit lighter as well

Fig 2.3

Taken from an Anime

I really love the realistic planetary vibes. I like the landscape of it as well but I want my planet to have more mountains. I was thinking of drawing myself as this guy but I felt like its not clear enough and it loses the emphasis principle of it.

SKETCHES

Fig 3.1

Quick Sketch of Planets and distance 

Fig 3.2 

Idea if I drew myself in multiple shapes and in the form or expressions of fighting others. Inspiration taken from star wars.

Fig 3.3

Draw myself of an angry expression with cool effects in the background like fire or the "anime movement" effect

Fig 3.4

Final idea sketch

I really like this one because I'm still the main focus with cool sci-fi background 

FINAL PRODUCT 

Fig 4

I made the texture on the whole drawing and I'm quite happy with it because it fits now and it doesn't feel like the background is contrasting with the main subject but harmonizing. The planet gives it a cool vibe however I should've put myself a little smaller because I couldn't show more of the background. I don't mind my expression as well because it leaves the audience wondering why is he not smiling? what is going on this planet? Is he in trouble? I wish I could've researched more about costumes because i don't like how i drew a simple shirt. It would've fit more if even i had a different look or a different skin color like blue. Overall I like how it turned out.

REFLECTION 

Although I traced my face digitally, this assignment was somewhat challenging because it took me a long time to blend colors and add the textures. In the end I m really satisfied with the product because it was cool not only drawing myself for the first time but also designing another planet from my imagination. Although I had better expectations and ideas, I unfortunately didn't reach the level of skill of my imagination. This assignment is actually very useful because as an architecture student this helps me collage my ideas for example drawing a background with a subject together and how textures could fit and harmonize together.