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Palomo, Jhullius D.M.

Criticizing Padre's Portrait

OBSERVATION

The aspect of Padre's photo that most sticks out to me is his background. When I look closely, I can see that he is seated and taking a selfie inside the mirror, and the black background gives her a sense of foreboding.

EXPRESSION AND EMOTION

I see that Padre is just taking a casual photo with a poker face. She seems like a very serious but happy and jovial person, and that in and of itself made me pleased and glad to observe his disposition.

COMPOSITION AND LAYOUT

The basic scene surrounding her is how it was photographed in their home, and from what I gather, Padre wants her audience to focus on the beauty that lies beyond her demeanor.

SYMBOLISM AND PERSONALIZATION

As we begin to explore the information contained in the portrait. As far as I can tell from the image or photo, Padre is a lady who loves herself despite being alone herself in a variety of settings and environments, including the outdoors. It is evident that she is a self-lover, a kind of woman with a decent heart and self-loving care.

TECHNIQUE AND STYLE

Padre did a fantastic job at incorporating and highlighting his heritage to make it truly unique.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

The contrast between Padre and her backdrop is the most striking aspect of the photo.

NARRATIVE AND STORY TELLING

The scene of the portrait, in my opinion, makes it clear that Padre wants to see for herself the splendor of the surrounding environment and that he wants to have the chance to investigate and care for it.

TECHNICAL SKILL

Natural-looking proportions suggest a strong understanding of framing. The composition appears well-balanced overall, with a well-managed perspective.

Padre did a fantastic job of capturing the portrait's natural proportions and framing it. She should, however, explore more with lighting methods in the future to make improvements.

IMPACT AND OVERALL IMPRESSION

I think Padre did a great job analyzing the photo, and I'm happy with how she looks in it. Padre did a great job highlighting his upbringing and preserving her uniqueness in the message, and she captured herself in that photo to the fullest.

CONNECTION TO IDENTITY

As can be seen, Padre did a good job of revealing her identify in this way. The mother demonstrated her well-being, her love of solitude, and her identity to all of the audiences. Her enthusiasm and love for herself will also serve as an encouragement to all of the viewers who may examine her photo and learn to value themselves.

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Paolo Razon

Criticizing Jairus Patagan's Portrait

OBSERVATION

The factor of Jairus's portrait that stands out the most was his background, as I observe it thoroughly, I see Jairus standing in a road and his background was the healthy environment or nature.

EXPRESSION AND EMOTION

I'm seeing Jairus smile and it seems that at that very moment Jairus is a very joyful and jolly person, and that alone made me happy and glad also just by seeing his mood.

COMPOSITION AND LAYOUT

As we see, Jairus is at the edge of the portrait. making it highlight the background around him and as I understand, Jairus wants his viewers to emphasize the beautiful nature around him and to appreciate the layout of the background which is the beautiful sea and mountains.

SYMBOLISM AND PERSONALIZATION

In the portrait, As we seek and dive further to the knowledge that is inside the portrait. We can clearly see that Jairus is a nature lover type of guy which is a guy that wants to take good care of the nature and as I understand the picture or the portrait, Jairus is a very adventurous guy who wants to explore and witness the different kind of places and nature in the world.

TECHNIQUE AND STYLE

Jairus did a very good job in taking and emphasizing his background so that it would totally stand out.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

the outstanding one in the portrait, is the contrast between Jairus and his background

NARRATIVE AND STORY TELLING

I think the setting of the portrait reveals that Jairus wants to witness by his own eyes the beauty of the nature around him and he wants to have the opportunities to explore the things around him and take good care of it.

TECHNICAL SKILL

The proportions seem natural, indicating a good grasp of framing. The perspective seems well-managed, contributing to an overall pleasing composition.

Jairus excelled in capturing natural proportions and framing the portrait effectively. However, he could experiment more with lighting techniques for future improvement.

IMPACT AND OVERALL IMPRESSION

Analyzing the picture, Jairus did a very good job and i am very satisfied looking at his portrait. Jairus did well emphasizing his background and keeping the message containing his identity and he perfectly described himself through that portrait.

CONNECTION TO IDENTITY

As we see, Jairus did well explaining his identity through this. Jairus showed that he is very well adventurous and he loves to explore, he showed his identity to all of the audiences and his passion and love for nature and this will also serve as an inspiration to each and every viewers that may saw his portrait and appreciate the beautiful world that we have.

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Jairus Jae G. Patagan

Criticizing Anton Rapada's Portrait

OBSERVATION

1. The only dominant feature on Anton's face was his eyebrow and his eyes, because most of his face features are covered by his phone.

2. The picture has a nice shade of white making the subject which is wearing a brown shirt stand out more.

EXPRESSION AND EMOTION

1. I feel like Anton in the portrait is smiling through the phone because widen cheeks and a squint eyes.

2. In the selfie, Anton appears standing confidently with a relaxed yet friendly smile. Their posture is upright, suggesting a sense of assurance. The background of the bathroom adds a casual and everyday feel to the image. Overall, the selfie exudes a vibe of self-assurance and friendliness.

COMPOSITION AND LAYOUT

1. Anton on the pic is place on the center making him the focus of the portrait

2. Anton's background is just nearly a white background its simple making him the focus of the portrait

SYMBOLISM AND PERSONALIZATION

1. In the portrait, the brown shirt may symbolize warmth and stability, possibly hinting at their grounded nature. Any visible accessories. The white background of the bathroom suggests cleanliness and simplicity, indicating an appreciation for order and organization.

2. Anton's personalized the portrait through his choice of clothing, facial expression, and pose. The setting of the bathroom adds a personal touch, suggesting significance to them.

TECHNIQUE AND STYLE

1. Anton's take on his portrait are excellent, the details and the background.

2. Not in particular.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

1. the outstanding one in the portrait, for me is his watch contrasting against his brown shirt.

2. Anton's style on his portrait gives a modern and a chill vibe.

NARRATIVE AND STORY TELLING

1. I think the setting of the bathroom hints at a moment of introspection or reflection, symbolizing a private space when Anton feels comfortable revealing a part of themselves.

2. Anton crafted storytelling in the portrait through facial expression, body language, setting, clothing/accessories, and composition

TECHNICAL SKILL

1. The proportions seem natural, indicating a good grasp of framing. The perspective seems well-managed, contributing to an overall pleasing composition.

2. Anton excelled in capturing natural proportions and framing the portrait effectively. However, he could experiment more with lighting techniques for future improvement.

IMPACT AND OVERALL IMPRESSION

1. Looking at the picture, The bathroom's white background gives the image an air of honesty and simplicity. In general, the image could arouse sentiments of coziness and approachability, putting viewers at rest and making them feel welcomed.

2. Anton's portrait stands out with its unexpected bathroom backdrop, creating a memorable and intriguing image. The contrast between the brown shirt and white background adds visual interest, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

CONNECTION TO IDENTITY

1. The portrait reflects Anton's identity through his clothing choice, emotional expression, and the setting. The body language convey aspects of his personality.

2. Anton's choices in the portrait, like their clothing, body language, and setting, all contribute to their self-expression. Each element reflects his personal style, emotions, and environment, offering insights into who he is

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PORTRAIT READING GUIDE

Bea Wayne L. Balatayo

(Criticizing Liezel's Portrait)

Observation:

1. What are the dominant facial features in your classmate's portrait?

-Based on my observation, her dominant facial features are the nose, eyes, and chin. Which causes her facial features to be sharp yet soft due to her other facial aspects such as lips, cheeks, and eyebrows.

2. How did your classmate use color, shading, or lines to emphasize certain aspects of the face?

-Since her portrait was a picture, I'll put my statement under it. When it comes to lighting, it was all focused on her making sure to light up her face on the camera. Through colors, it somehow turns to be soft and quite dimly but it highlights her dominant colors (darker shades).

Expression and Emotion:

1. What emotions or moods do you perceive in your classmate's portrait?

-Based on it, simple and quite bland since she was not smiling at the camera (smiling at our finest brings bright emotions/moods).

2. How did your classmate capture facial expressions or body language to convey a particular feeling?

-Nevertheless, she seems adequate, more over stick to the peace sign gesture as basic selfie pose for the specific shot. However, I could see in her eyes how she really focuses her gaze, making sure it will be a great shot.

Composition and Layout:

1. Describe the composition of the portrait. How is the subject positioned within the frame?

-I will go on a more diagonal position with a quite curve following her body when it comes to her background.

2. Did your classmate include any background elements, and if so, how do they contribute to the

overall composition?

-My guess was, she doesn't intend to include any background aspect, if so, she will make sure her background was neat, with her favor if she wants nature, cyberpunk, or minimalist. The background quite brings an altercation where too scattered, a lot of other subjects have joined her shot. Despite it, it was still understandable due to it being a public place.

Symbolism and Personalization:

1. Are there any symbols or details in the portrait that might represent something about your

classmate's personality or interests?

-I'll go for her clothing, the cat hoodie. It seems she has a peak of interest for any type of stuff that includes anime. And, she seems like cutesy things due to her picking of having cat ears on her hoodie.

2. How did your classmate personalize the portrait to make it uniquely theirs?

-No clue, I might fail to analyze this part.

Technique and Style:

1. What drawing or photography techniques did your classmate employ in creating the portrait?

-The typical slanging of the body diagonally to take the shot that focuses on her to make sure the slang effect will be prominent.

2. Does the style of the portrait remind you of any particular art movement or artist?

-Due to her pose, I have seen it mostly in art poses, where you can really use her picture to copy the pose for your specific illustration.

Attention to Detail:

1. What details stand out in the portrait, such as the eyes, hair, or accessories?

-For the detail that stands out, I would say her glasses, her glasses gave a soft lovely color purple lilac hue and with the help of the lighting, that soft purple lilac hue turned to a sharp quite vibrant color, slightly highlighting her eyes.

2. How did your classmate handle fine details, and do they contribute to the overall impact of the

portrait?

-To her portrait, she is her own package, she effortlessly contributes to the overall impact of her own portrait, she does what she wants to do and after the shot, she sure does observe it for a couple seconds.

Narrative and Storytelling:

1. Does the portrait seem to tell a story or evoke a specific narrative about your classmate?

2. How did your classmate use elements within the portrait to create a sense of storytelling?

-I could not conclude the 1 & 2 on her portrait.

Technical Skill:

1. Assess the technical skill demonstrated in the portrait. How well did your classmate capture

proportions, lighting, and perspective?

-mediocre, BUT she could work it out, the fact she could take this shot with simple lighting, camera tricks to make sure the other subjects on her background will be less prominent and crowdy effect, and proportions of the angle she did to make this photo.

2. Are there areas where your classmate excelled technically, or are there areas that might benefit

from improvement?

-The only improvement she needed was navigate for a good spot. Less people in the

background, and it could be more decor if she wishes too.

Impact and Overall Impression:

1. What is your immediate reaction to the portrait, and how does it make you feel?

- My reaction to it was okay and appreciative, same goes to what I felt about it.

2. In what ways does the portrait stand out or leave a lasting impression?

-the simple gesture, she brings her portrait out with her simple peace sign pose to elaborate the picture as a simple cute type.

Connection to Identity:

1. How does the portrait reflect or reveal aspects of your classmate's identity?

-Quite less, but for me, It brings what type stuff she is interested in, quite hint of her personality on how she bring her style to it.

2. In what ways did your classmate's choices in creating the portrait contribute to a sense of

self-expression?

-Not much but it is enough for her to just simply express herself through a picture with her own attributes from her clothing aspect to her facial features.

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PORTRAIT READING GUIDE
Liezelann V. Rosario will critics bea portrait

Observation:

1. What are the dominant facial features in your classmate's portrait?

Bea taking a selfie of herself in clean spot. She have kinda like a babyface yet still attractive. With short hair and black-brown eyes, clean pale face and rosy lips.

2. How did your classmate use color, shading, or lines to emphasize certain aspects of the face?

The portrait is not art but a picture. As it seem, i don't need to answer this question but the lighting of this picture is normal yet good for basic selfie

Expression and Emotion:

1. What emotions or moods do you perceive in your classmate's portrait?

Mystery but friendly, The moods I'm getting from this portrait is boredom.

2. How did your classmate capture facial expressions or body language to convey a particular feeling?

Her facial expressions just seem bored but interested to listen to you while keeping eyes contact with you, she is a good listener

Composition and Layout:

1. Describe the composition of the portrait. How is the subject positioned within the frame?

in this portrait, She not posing nor could see her positions. But what i can tell, she just sitting on the chair while taking a selfies.

2. Did your classmate include any background elements, and if so, how do they contribute to the overall composition?

No, it just a basic background whenever you take a selfie

Symbolism and Personalization:

1. Are there any symbols or details in the portrait that might represent something about your classmate's personality or interests?

There are symbols in Bea's portrait representing her interests to you, such as looking at you straight in the eyes and listen, adding personalization and depth to the artwork.

2. How did your classmate personalize the portrait to make it uniquely theirs?

Her portrait is truly personalized, showcasing little of her passions and interests which add a bit of Mysterious.

Technique and Style:

1. What drawing or photography techniques did your classmate employ in creating the portrait?

The photography techniques in this portrait is quite simple to be honest. Just a nice filter and take a selfie of herself with clean background behind her and a good lighting. Basic but overall, it was a good selfie

2. Does the style of the portrait remind you of any particular art movement or artist?

it does not remind me of any particular art movement or artist, It remind me of all the selfies around the world.

Attention to Detail:

1. What details stand out in the portrait, such as the eyes, hair, or accessories?

Her eyes as clean as butter, because she staring at you. Her hair is not too messy, it look clean and smooth in the picture. The accessories? I say necklace

2. How did your classmate handle fine details, and do they contribute to the overall impact of the portrait?

The fine details breathe life and realism into the portrait, enhancing its overall impact and visual appeal.

Narrative and Storytelling:

1. Does the portrait seem to tell a story or evoke a specific narrative about your classmate?

Bea's portrait feels like it tells a story, evoking the Mysterious and trustworthy base on her looks and eyes, effectively conveying a narrative through visual elements.

2. How did your classmate use elements within the portrait to create a sense of storytelling?

She uses elements in the portrait to narrate and evoke emotion, engaging the viewer in a storytelling experience.

Technical Skill:

1. Assess the technical skill demonstrated in the portrait. How well did your classmate capture
proportions, lighting, and perspective?

Bea demonstrates great technical skill, with proper proportions and use of lighting, showcasing a high level of artistic proficiency.

2. Are there areas where your classmate excelled technically, or are there areas that might benefit from improvement?

There are still areas that can be improved, such as perspective in some parts, suggesting room for growth and development in technical abilities.

Impact and Overall Impression:

1. What is your immediate reaction to the portrait, and how does it make you feel?

My immediate reaction for this particular portrait is comfort. It make me feel nice and trust her enough to talk with.

2. In what ways does the portrait stand out or leave a lasting impression?

It leave the impression of trustworthy or listener, that is my opinion. The look of her eyes to stare at me and i can imagine she listening to me just talking on and on.

Connection to Identity:

1. How does the portrait reflect or reveal aspects of your classmate's identity?

The portrait reveal her identity clearly, showing her whole appearance in this one picture.

2. In what ways did your classmate's choices in creating the portrait contribute to a sense of
self-expression?

My classmate choices in creating the portrait is the selfie that show of her self-expression of trustworthy and good listener

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