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ExerciseVector Illustrations

Create a graphic vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator of either your own portrait or image, or someone you know. This illustration can be based on a photograph, or from observations IRL – the only requirement for photographs is that you, or someone you know, must have taken it.
This completed graphic can be a direct trace – as it is in the tutorial video – or a digital free-hand illustration using the photograph as a reference. Any number of colors can be applied, and you can decide whether to work primarily with shapes, or with lines, or any combination of the two. The portrait can also be either geometric and angular or organic and curved.

Requirements / Limitations:

The final graphic must be based on a photographic portrait or self portrait, or from observations in-real-life. You, or someone you know, must have taken the photograph, if one is used. In other words, you need to have permission to use the photograph. 
The final graphic cannot be made with Image Trace, Live Trace, or any other automated vector creation / tracing process.
The final graphic should include a background color that is intentional (if its white, it should relate to the other color choices you made with your graphic)
The final graphic for the submission should not include the original photograph.

Project Rubric:

Project includes a combination of illustrated vector shapes and/or lines that define a portrait or figure (2 pts)
Project includes intentional color and/or shading and definition – this includes grayscale or black + white illustrations (1pt)
Project follows export instructions + other general requirements (1pt)

Export Instructions:
1000 – 1200 pixels wide (height will vary based on image size / aspect ratio)
Exported and submitted as a JPG file –
Export Settings Using CC versions: File > Export > Export As: JPG file format, Check “Use Artboards”, Color Mode: RGB, Quality 10 (Maximum), Compression Method: Use Default Setting, Resolution: Screen 72 ppi
Export Settings Using CS6 or lower versions: File > Save for Web: JPG file format, Quality 100% / Maximum, Compression: Use Default Setting, Check “Clip to Artboard”, hit “Save” not just “Done” in bottom right