Portraits & Caricatures Quality Control & Assurance 3

Question 1

A caricaturist exaggerated a subject's nose to 3x its actual size. The client felt it was offensive rather than funny. What QC consideration was overlooked?

Accepted Answer

Whether the exaggeration crosses from playful into sensitive or demeaning territory

Answer

Effective caricature quality includes assessing whether exaggerations might be perceived as mocking rather than affectionate.

Question 2

When assessing likeness in a completed portrait, an artist should compare the work against the reference photo using what technique?

Accepted Answer

Squinting to blur details and compare overall value masses and shapes

Answer

Squinting reduces distracting detail and lets the artist compare large shapes and tonal relationships, which are core to likeness.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'checklist review' in portrait commission quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

To systematically verify that all agreed-upon specifications — size, medium, likeness, mood — are met before delivery

Answer

A checklist review ensures nothing from the commission brief is overlooked before the client receives the work.

Question 4

A portrait artist notices that the subject's left eye is slightly larger than the right in the finished piece. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An asymmetry error that affects likeness and should be corrected

Answer

Unintended asymmetry in eye size undermines likeness and is a quality defect requiring correction.

Question 5

Which resolution is generally the minimum recommended for a print-quality portrait file intended for an 8x10 inch print?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

Answer

300 DPI is the industry standard minimum for print-quality output at standard sizes to avoid visible pixelation.

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Quality Control & Assurance 3