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Hey everyone, I need some help.

If I want to graduate in December, I need to complete a large-scale project for my Capstone/Art Seminar. Since I refuse to do a gallery, my only other option is to publish a book instead. So I’ve decided an art book it is. I’m going to be doing ink pen portraits. I haven’t decided if they will be in color or not yet. The premise is "what's your meaning?" I don't have an actual title yet, but I'm working on it.

If you're interested in helping me, here is what I need:

- 1 or 2 portrait style photos (from the shoulders up).
- Age, gender, and race do not matter.
- Quality isn't that important, you can snap it with your phone. It just needs to be well lit and clear. Straightforward angle is best; please try not to take downward angle photos. Straight forward, or partially from the side will do.
- Expressions: Not THAT important. I want them to just be natural facial expression, or if you want to do something emotive, because you think a specific expression is indicative of your personality, that works too (absolutely no duck face). No one is going to see these pictures but me, so please don’t stress about your teeth. You don’t have to smile if you don’t want too. Hell, you don’t even have to open your eyes if you think that would be interesting. Natural is best, but I won’t turn down interesting pictures.Should also add that no one has to look directly at the camera if they don't want to. Looking away, up, down, to the side, or whatever is perfectly fine.

In addition to the picture, I need you to fill out a short questionnaire:

Full Name:
Birthdate:
Nationality:
Your profession:
Favorite Genre:
2 Favorite Animals:
2 Favorite Plants:
Favorite Tree:
One talent you have:
One thing you are proud of:
One major responsibility:
One guilty pleasure:
One thing you could not live without:
One thing that defines your personality:
Saying or Motto you identify with:

And a short paragraph about yourself and what makes you unique, please be as descriptive as possible:

If you’re still with me, I need you to e-mail the above to:
tud45245@temple.edu

I do need to make something clear though. You may not see these portraits until they are published. I have roughly 3 months to get about 50-60 of these done and put together. I can't afford for someone to dislike a piece and object to it going into the book. I just do not have that luxury. So you will just have to trust in me.

I also can't promise the piece I do for you will make it into the final book. However, I might be able to sell you the original works, or give you a digital copy to be printed, if you would like them after everything is said and done.

If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Thank you, in advance
I'm interested! are you going to be doing our characters? I'm in!
Highjinx Topic Starter

Nope! I'm doing real people :3
PANGAEA

Ah! Well, I'll be glad to participate! I'll fill these things out as soon as I can!
Highjinx Topic Starter

SpilledInk wrote:
Ah! Well, I'll be glad to participate! I'll fill these things out as soon as I can!

Thank you so much! :3
Meep I'll help :>
Highjinx Topic Starter

Limeface wrote:
Meep I'll help :>

I was going to force you to help me anyway. ;3 lol
Sounds like fun :D count me in <3
Ooh, this sounds like fun XD I'll send you things tonight! XD
This sounds like a lot of fun, I'll send you the stuff <333
Highjinx Topic Starter

Thank you guys, so much. This really means a lot to me <3
I'm in! When do you need the pictures by?
Highjinx Topic Starter

KofT wrote:
I'm in! When do you need the pictures by?

As soon as possible please :3

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