Sarah Raggio
Self Portrait, 2012
I am strong. I am emotional. I am sensitive and kind. I am thoughtful but never selfish. I am a beautifully unique young woman. This is a self-portrait made in both Photoshop and Illustrator. The colors in my portrait represent the joy and happiness I hold in my heart. I generally hold a smile upon my face and with these bright colors I represent the happiness that surrounds my life. The main picture in the background is painted image of the beach. I choose the beach to put in my portrait because I am the most happiest when I am at the beach. The pictures inside my name represent all the items that I love. I put bows inside of the “S” because I love to dress up. When I was little my grandmother would have a chest full of clothes and we would play dress up together. That is a memory I hold new and dear to my heart. I put butterflies inside of the first “A” because I love nature. Butterflies always look to peaceful and free spirited and I like to think of my-self as a butterfly sometimes, peaceful and free spirited. I put flowers inside of the “R” because flowers are so beautiful and sensitive. They are a fragile creation on this earth, just as I am. I put elephants inside of the second “A” because elephants mean long life and I would love to live the longest life possible! Inside the “H” I put lipstick because I love makeup. I think makeup is a beautiful addition to natural beauty, but in my opinion; makeup is not always needed.
