This year’s digital portraits at Birkby Junior School were as strong as ever, and it was a real pleasure to see the Year 6 students in action. The Digital Portrait Workshop continues to grow in popularity and it’s easy to see why. The session is a fantastic way for students to explore how layers can be used to build up digital imagery, how to apply colour flats like professional comic colourists and how to experiment with texture and graphic interest to make each portrait truly unique.
One of the highlights this year was the line work. Many students demonstrated a strong eye for detail, taking care with every stroke and gradually shaping their portraits with confidence. It was inspiring to watch these images develop from initial sketches into fully realised digital pieces, each reflecting the student’s own creativity and style.
The workshop also encourages playful experimentation. Students were not afraid to try new colour combinations, explore different brush effects and layer textures to give their portraits depth and personality. These explorations added energy and variety to the work, ensuring that no two portraits looked the same.
Overall, it was a brilliant effort from all the Year 6 students. The combination of careful technique, imaginative choices, and willingness to experiment made for a truly impressive set of outcomes.
Take a look at their work below!
Check out these wonderful images that Y6 created below.
