Posterized
Portraits
posterize
• Posterizing reduces the many colors of an
image to just a few colors, making the image
look like a paint-by-numbers painting.
• A special effects printing technique that
separates normal tones into distinct tone
ranges by the use of high contrast
• The large patches of color can have a dramatic
graphic effect.
Before and after posterization
How many
levels
does this image
have?
Artists whose work
has a posterized appearance
Andy Warhol
Nancy Stahl
Nancy Stahl
• link to Nancy Stahl's
graphic portfolio
• Browse through her
portfolio and describe
her style. What does her
work have in common?
What does it look like?
Your project
• Turn in: notes, planning guide, and chosen
photograph for your participation grade.
• Use Photoshop to posterize a portrait of a
celebrity. Follow the directions in your notes.