Self Portrait

This assignment was rather interesting but fun. I was always the kid who would spend hours cutting, coloring, and using the paint tool on the computer to create images. I was never able to create an image that resembled an actual image, which is called abstract. Thank goodness this tool had pre-made shapes for me to use or just like when I was young, I would have an abstract self portrait. But then again, Picasso is a little abstract himself, therefore Picasso Head was perfect for me.

The only issue I had with this tool was when I accidentally clicked the start over when I thought it was the save button. However, I think I would like this tool more if it allowed you to fill in the shapes with color and change your signature to a font that actually looks like a signature. I actually had to use Jing to put my signature because when my image was saved, the signature did not transfer it over. In order to fully understand how I could use this in my classroom will require some thinking.

To take a look at my Picasso Head self portrait and others in the gallery, click here.

In making this Picasso inspired self portrait, I followed the ISTE NETS T-1, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. By allowing students to create their own self portrait, students are able to explore different realms of creativity while learning.