Abstract Portraits inspired by Picasso and Silberzweig- Part 1

The video tutorial guides students through creating abstract portraits inspired by artists like Picasso and Sandra Silvers. It emphasizes the importance of brainstorming, sketching, and using Cubist techniques to simplify facial features into basic shapes. Students are encouraged to add personal symbols to their portraits, making them more expressive. The tutorial concludes with instructions on tracing and preparing the portrait for watercolor painting.

Describe the process of brainstorming ideas for creating an abstract portrait.

What role do symbols play in enhancing the meaning of a portrait?