1. Read the short story by Charles Bukowski.
2. Using the photo that we took at the beginning of class, trace, autotrace and draw to create a self-portrait that’s relatively photo-realistic on one layer.
3. Create a second layer and alter your image. Add elements that capitalize on the availability of layers, and that alter the original self portrait in a significant manner. Think about how Beckett’s life was altered radically, just by the addition of color and pattern—how can you alter your own portrait in a meaningful and interesting way? Also consider your use of self portraiture in your own life. How many prom, party, vacation pictures have you thrown out, and which ones do you keep? How important is your image to your identity, and what happens when you can’t control it perfectly? Play around with this second layer and see what happens when your image doesn’t match your expectations and needs. Make sure that this second layer creates an image that is drastically different than the first layer.
These self portraits are due at the start of next week’s class.
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