https://www.desmos.com/calculator/tbbgmkuaop

Before I started the project I took a look at all the functions we’ve done and the shapes they take. Then I tried to plan out which functions I will be using for what part in the project.

Since it was supposed to be holiday themed, I decided I wanted a christmas tree. I was intimidated to start with a portrait so I started with a tree.  I used constant functions and although it wasn’t difficult, it took me awhile to get the shading done.

The self portrait it self was very difficult for me. I started with a face shape then I had constant lines to divide up the face (which I deleted at the end of the project) to help me with keeping things proportionate. For most of the hair is just sine functions that were duplicated then translated or transformed in some way. I think my favourite part of the portrait is the dark circles I added. At first they were meant to be a joke and I was thinking of taking them out at the end but I ended up actually liking them a lot that I decided to keep it.

I would not have been able to finish this project without some help from friends who stayed on video calls with me for hours and were texting back and fourth. The project made me realize how the slightest change in numbers can have a really big affect on the graphs itself. It improved my understanding for functions and transformations. It was definitely frustrating and time consuming but overall fun project.