Contemporary Portraits

We had to find a contemporary portrait that suggests wealth through objects that surround the sitter and the way the sitter is dressed. I struggled to find a contemporary portrait which showed this, I looked through lots of magazines and newspapers and came across this image which I feel is quite powerful.

Left image from: The Sun Newspaper
Right image from: http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/portrait-of-an-unknown-woman-in-black-william-scrots.jpg

This image stood out to me because it looks so powerful. The way the lady is posed makes her look very confident and quite dominant. I think there are similarities between this photograph and elizabethan portraits because their hair is tied up, they are both standing and wearing the colour black. Black was an expensive colour and only the fashionable and elite would wear it, much like today. Although there are no objects in the image I found to symbolise her wealth, I believe it does show she is wealthy because she is dressed I'm black and the way she is standing. You can see the clear similarities between the two images. 

Self Portrait 

This is my self portrait I have created. My bed is my throne as I need to be comfortable (and I spend most of my time here!) My dog Bailey, is my loyal subject who follows me everywhere I go. My Burger King Crown symbolises my love of food and one needs it so long may I reign. I am pictured with my laptop so I can keep an eye on my social kingdom.

 I have added an effect to make it look like an oil painting and put it in a frame to make it look like a portrait you would find in a museum.