In each of these images, the attempt was to emphasize the portrait; the image of the person, by incorporating items to it. These include contrast of shape, converging lines, contrast of temperature, usage of a darker/lighter value, isolation of the object, and an increase of the objects intensity. The process of making these portraits is very simple and has already been done in the past with the personal logo project for example. We simply took photos of different expressions, such as sad, fearful or appalled, and placed them on the computers (shout out to Gloria and Lisa for their faces used in the prints below). They then were fixed up in photoshop to meet the needs of the linoleum sizes. Once this step is completed, the image is printed and copied onto the see-through paper using a B pencil. The copy, was then copied onto the linoleum where it was carved using a linoleum cutter tool. After the carving was completed, the image was ready to be printed onto the paper. Using ink, a ink palette, the brayers, and an apron, one can go through this process of printing onto paper. The ink is placed onto the ink palette, which is rolled onto the brayer, which is then rolled onto the linoleum print. The linoleum print is then pressed onto the desired piece of paper. This process is simple and the finished product is truly remarkable.
Contrast of shape
Contrast of shape intends to show different shapes incorporated to the art piece. I used triangles as one shape to complement the square shape of Gloria looking surprised, that stands out in the center.
Converging lines
This image is representing converging lines due to the different colored triangles pointing towards the image being emphasized.
Contrast of temperature
.JPG)
Purple and blue are examples of cool colors. Yellow is an example of a warm color. These cool and warm colors in the image show a contrast of temperature.
Intensity of color
Intensity of color intends to use different shades of the same color in the image. The color I chose, blue, was mixed with a certain amount of white and black to form these different shades. The portrait was printed with blue ink that wasn't modified, thus making it stand out from the rest of the shades of blue.
Darker/lighter value
.JPG)
The lines that form Gloria's surprised face are pure white while the rest of the image isn't. Instead there is grey and black but no other part stands out like that of the portrait.
Isolate object
Notice how the portrait is viewed far away from the other aspects of the art piece? This is a clear example of the isolation of the portrait from the other parts. This is what makes it stand out when viewed with the naked eye. The contrasting parts make them viewed separately but also make them unified when viewed as a whole.
