Final Product and Progression - Scribble Assignment

This assignment was super fun to complete, even though my arm was almost completely numb after sitting for 8 or more hours. I chose to create a self-portrait consisting of words that make me who I am. The words I chose were strong, smart, pretty, worthy, able, funny, loyal, thoughtful, brave, kind, empathetic, creative, ambitious, and me! I had a couple of struggles with this project, to start my pens kept jamming and I was worried I wouldn't use the full 2 pens, but thankfully I was able to find some that didn't jam and carry on. I also have some images that show me trying to decide how to do the background without fully committing until I was sure. I also had some trouble describing myself, it felt self centered and I was worried I might be judged but I still pursued the idea turning it into a self affirmation in a way to remind myself who I am when I'm struggling.  



















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