From a net of lines to a face
Behind the scenes
Every portrait starts as a net of thin lines over a photograph. Then, triangle by triangle, each one is filled with a single flat color until the face appears.
Nine portraits, four stages each
Portrait 1 of 9
Saghar, from lines to color
Top left: only the lines. Top right: the first colors. Bottom: almost there, and finished.
Portrait 2 of 9
Nima, from lines to color
The hair is always the hardest part: many small triangles, many dark colors.
Portrait 3 of 9
Helia, from lines to color
Fabric folds become a few large triangles.
Portrait 4 of 9
Kiana, from lines to color
Top left: only the lines. Top right: the first colors. Bottom: almost there, and finished.
Portrait 5 of 9
Shajarian, from lines to color
The hair is always the hardest part: many small triangles, many dark colors.
Portrait 6 of 9
Shamlou, from lines to color
Fabric folds become a few large triangles.
Portrait 7 of 9
Shakibai, from lines to color
Top left: only the lines. Top right: the first colors. Bottom: almost there, and finished.
Portrait 8 of 9
Entezami, from lines to color
The hair is always the hardest part: many small triangles, many dark colors.
Portrait 9 of 9
Najafi, from lines to color
Fabric folds become a few large triangles.
Every process sheet
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