Students are discovering various new approaches to self-portraiture. Starting with a digital photo, the image is altered and embellished – focus is on line, color and texture. Students develop personal approaches to this timeless subject.
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| Self-Portrait with amped-up personality by "S" grade 6 |
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| This artist ("A," Grade 6), worked pixel-by-pixel to fine-tune his portrait |
Students often want to take group portraits using
PhotoBooth - but where is the artistry? These students (all grade 6) worked collaboratively to create a hand-colored image, like in the "old days" before color photography. They used crayons and colored pencils to add color to a black and white image.
Students often want to take group portraits using PhotoBooth - but where is the artistry? These students (all grade 6) worked collaboratively to create a hand-colored image, like in the "old days" before color photography. They used crayons and colored pencils to add color to a black and white image.
