In many of my classes, there is the option to re-work assignments to improve them. Usually this is done after a critique. This gives the student the chance to learn how to improve the art and make better technical decisions in the future.
In my computer class, we can re-work anything up until the day before the end of the semester and have it reconsidered. After every critique, I try to take all the constructive criticism into account and improve the assignment. During the critique of the Illustrator self-portraits, it was brought up that the hair was not treated the same way as the face. Sometimes doing two parts in different ways is good because it shows difference in texture. Other times it just appears that it is disconnected or was finished hastily. I decided to go back and add more fine shapes and color variation in the hair. I think it really improved.
On the left, you can see the self portrait as it was before. On the right, is the self portrait after I re-worked it. Each has its merits, but I think I like the one on the right better.
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