Problem
Choose an individual for your portrait, and consider what kind of unique or defining characteristic of your subject your portrait can focus on. Meet with your subject to involve them in this process. Interview and engage them in a discussion about their life, history, profession, quirks, and characteristics. Observe how they naturally communicate. Bring a pad of paper and pen and scribble down descriptive words and phrases that come to your mind while they speak and use those words and phrases to help come up with a concept or idea for the portrait