Illustration Case Studies

The Design firm Pentagram created a visual identity for the Museum of Art and Design, and if you follow the link on the left "See more about this project" they show a case study of this branding project. And then here is some portfolio advice from SPU's Karen Gutowsky-Zimmerman and from designer David Airey

Josh Bryan's Triangulations

This young artist from England takes the concept we have been exploring of drawing portraits using straight lines to the extreme - and look how great his results are! Check out more here.

Portrait in lights...

This is the Al Herschfeld Theater Marquee by the firm Pentagram. It is an example of environmental graphic design, and an unusual medium for a portrait!

James McMullan Case Studies!

James McMullan shares his creative process in his book "The Theater Posters of James McMullan," and on his website! Visit his site and click on either example under "Poster Progress"

Dove Ad Featureing Portrait Experiment

A former forensic artist draws portraits of people based on how they describe themselves, and how others describe them: check out this Dove Ad

Gregory Manchess Portrait Paintings

Gregory Manchess

National Portrait Gallery Online

Here is a helpful resources as you research the subjects of your projects: the National Portrait Gallery