INTRODUCTION

For this project, our class was tasked with creating both a caricature and cameo portrait of a classmate using Adobe Draw. The former part of the assignment stressed exaggerating the facial features of our subjects, while the latter hinged on accurately representing them. 

MATERIALS:

iPad 

Stylus 

Adobe Draw

Behance

Creative Cloud

CREATIVE PROCESS 

I took two photos of Joanna with my iPad - one of her in profile with a stately expression, for the cameo, and a more goofy expression for the caricature shot. I wanted great contrast between the two, both in tone and execution. 

I found that my success here came from interviewing Joanna herself. It gave me a good idea of the contrast between her serious self and goofy self. I also found out that she loves whales and will soon be moving to Vancouver, which provided the theme for my caricature. 

PRODUCTION METHODS/WORKFLOW:

CAMEO: 

1. I took a picture of my classmate Joanna in Profile. 

2. Imported it into Adobe Draw. 

3. Created a drawing layer over it

4. Traced the facial elements I wanted to retain. 

5. Removed the photo layer and to reveal the finished product. 

CARICATURE

1. Took a picture of my classmate Joanna in a goofy pose

2. Imported it to Adobe draw and created a drawing layer over it

3. Traced her face extra large and body smaller 

4. Removed photo layer 

4. Added background elements

CONCLUSION

This project challenged two of my main weaknesses - the use and operation of computers, and using a minimal number of lines to get the final composition's point across. I found to be very patient with one's self while using new Adobe products and to ask for help if needed - even one incorrectly executed step can cause unforeseen problems down the line. I also learned how to reduce what my instructor Jim Kinney called visual "noise" - excess lines and detail that detract from the minimal expression of a successful cameo or caricature.