The National Portrait Gallery

1. I like the simple font of the logo.  It is clear-cut and professional looking.  I also think, for this museum, it is appropriate to have a black and white color palette as the museum houses a lot of classical, historical pieces.  However, the type of art displayed in this museum is certainly not contained to only one style.  There are multiple styles, colors, and types of art in this museum; I feel this could be more incorporated into the logo.  The building itself is a little plain, but I I think it suits the logo as well as the type (and variety) of art housed inside.

 

2. Mary Wollstonecraft "Paige Thompson" Shelley

I was having a very difficult time deciding which portrait I thought most represented myself.  I didn't know which approach to take, from which angle I should view this problem.  As I browsed portrait after portrait, I came across Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.  I read that she was one of the first women of all time to partake in scientific research.  That made my decision pretty easy.  My defining article in this portrait is my green laboratory goggles.

3. Queen Catherine "Katie Trokey" of Braganza

This portrait staded that Queen Catherine was well-liked, shy, and solemn.  This reminded me of Katie Trokey, because she is pretty laid-back and easy to be around.  In this photo I drew her defining aspect to be her curly dark brown hair.

4. Queen Elizabeth "Lauren Rosenfeldt" I

I found this portrait and read that Queen Elizabeth was immensely popular before and throughout her reign.  I decided this would be a good opportunity to draw Lauren Rosenfeldt, as she is very popular throughout our group here.  I think her laugh is contagious, and everyone likes to be around it.  Her defining characteristic in this portrait is her red hair.

5. Catherine "Lauren Cantu" Douglas, Duchess of Queensberry

This portrait said style, and immediately made me think of Lauren Cantu.  It went on to say that she was a famous beauty, as well as casual, and full of wit.  Seeing as Lauren is my roommate and gives me all kinds of fashion advice in the mornings, I thought this portait fit her quite well.  Her defining article in this portrait is her long dark brown hair and bright red baret cap.

6. Mary "Lauryn Besasie" of Modena

Mary of Modena was said to be educated and dedicated.  I knew this portrait could fit someone I knew, but I wasn't sure who.  Then, it hit me.  As soon as I saw that Mary had chosen to have her portrait drawn with her dog, I knew she would be most fitting to Lauryn Besasie.  That's why the dog, in the corner, is defining Lauryn in this portrait.