In this next unit you will be using typography to create a portrait or image of a significant person that has impacted Canadian culture through their words, actions, invention or mind. You will then use text to re-create their image through words. Check out some of these examples.
Here are some links of famous Canadians,
http://www.canadians.ca/top_ten_inventions.htm
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Canada-FAMOUS-CANADIANS.html
How to Start:
a) Begin by researching a person or thing that has a significant impact on Canadian culture. Who are they? What did they do? Why should they be admired? How have they helped to define what it means to be Canadian?
b) Find a photo or image to be used as the inspiration for this piece. Scan or download this image.
c) Create a blank document in Illustrator that is 8.5 x 11.
d) Place your image onto your blank document on a separate layer.
e) Begin to fill in your image using words and text that tells that person’s story. Rotate, scale, shade and skew your text to fit the shades and tones of your image.
