I need to start with some personal head shots, in black and white, so here they are.
They had to be of me smiling, because I don’t like serious pictures of me. Although my husband thinks they look like they’re from the Brady Bunch!
After reading the next bit, I decided not to use these as they didn’t really look that good.
This is more ‘me’ they reflect my spin classes, bikes and music, which I love and other contents of my gym bag in the second picture, that I use a lot.
Next, I had a play with collage to see what I could come up with.
This is quite freaky to look at! I removed my face and put my eyes and mouth back where they should be.
This collage is my attempt at Frida Kahlo!
I love this! Its just me me me! I had great fun putting this one together.
Lastly, I’m required to use stitching on my photos.
The first one I wasn’t happy with, as either the needle was too thick or the thread was too thin. The needle holes looked too big, so I only did a little stitching on this one. I was much happier with the second one, I used a slightly smaller needle and slightly thicker thread, which I think looks visually better.
Finally, a last collage cutting out sections of the face and placing patterns paper behind.
Ideas & Processes 