Vanessa Vaughn Retouch

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Transformative Portrait - Kristen Campbell

Transformative Portrait: Matt Abbott-Rigsbee

For my portrait, I wanted to create something with an Synthwave / Outrun aesthetic. This aesthetic is experienced mostly through music, but also can be viewed through other forms of media such as art, movies, and video games. It explores many themes and common motifs. Outrun generally employs 1980s themed retrofuturism, and visual themes are generally played out at night time over neon drenched cars, technology, and violence. It shares some concepts with Noir, but instead of the American '40s, the setting is generally the 1980s or an '80s inspired future.
I wanted to transform a simple subject into an Outrun inspired character. The subject is transformed into an illegal night-time street racer, posing with his trusty vehicle. His wardrobe is highlighted with neon motifs, and a robotic eye shines behind the lens of his glasses.

Transformative Portrait - Isabella Gagliardo

Transformative Portrait - April Lin

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