Monday 9th February

Research

For my self portrait, I was looking at lots of different styles that I felt suited me as person, who I am and what I like. I was thinking about, music, books, films and art I enjoy and feel represent me.

I particularly like the work of artists Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren.

http://www.btinternet.com/~brmerc/vargas/Vargas.html

http://www.btinternet.com/~brmerc/elvgren/elvgren.html

So my first idea was to do a 40's/50's Pin-Up style self portrait. It seemed perfect because I enjoy and collect garments of and in the style of the era. This isn't a side of me that my classmates know and I liked the idea of showing a side of my persona that they don't see.

This led me to think of how my classmates do see me, which is most likely a nervous person who worries a lot. I decided that I would show the calm side of my nature.


Me at my most comfortable. I immediately knew I would like to photograph myself on or by a beach. I also had a strong sense of the look I was after, cool tones and desaturated. I was inspired by my favourite scene from the movie Across The Universe. I wanted to recreate the look of the first scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2ddqlChVRw