Portraits & Caricatures Quality Control & Assurance 4

Question 1

A caricature artist consistently receives feedback that their work looks 'too realistic to be a caricature.' What quality dimension needs improvement?

Accepted Answer

The degree of deliberate exaggeration applied to key features

Answer

Caricature requires purposeful amplification of distinctive features; without sufficient exaggeration, it reads as a portrait.

Question 2

During a portrait session quality review, the artist finds that the subject's mouth appears to be smiling in the reference but looks neutral in the painting. This is a failure of:

Accepted Answer

Expression capture — a core component of portrait likeness

Answer

Capturing the subject's characteristic expression is essential to a successful likeness and is a quality requirement.

Question 3

What does 'edge quality control' refer to in portrait painting?

Accepted Answer

Deliberately varying hard, soft, and lost edges to direct viewer focus and suggest form

Answer

Edge variation is a critical technique that controls depth, focus, and visual flow in a portrait.

Question 4

A client disputes a caricature, saying it doesn't look like the subject at all. The most professional first step is:

Accepted Answer

Compare the caricature side-by-side with the reference to assess specific points of departure

Answer

Objective side-by-side comparison identifies concrete issues that can be discussed and corrected constructively.

Question 5

Which of the following is a sign of poor value control in a finished portrait?

Accepted Answer

The lightest lights and darkest darks appear in the wrong areas, flattening the face

Answer

Incorrect placement of highlights and shadows removes the illusion of three-dimensional form, making the portrait appear flat.

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test

Portraits & Caricatures Quality Control & Assurance 4