The “Historical Women” project started from the desire to celebrate some important Brazilian women who have influenced different areas of knowledge, culture, work and social life. For the project, 3 personalities were chosen: Chu Ming Silveira, Ruth de Souza and Dorina Nowill.

 Word's list

Chu Ming Silveira

1. Architect
2. Interior design
3. Sino-Brazilian
4. Born in Shanghai
5. Responsible for the “Orelhinha” and “Orelhão” projects (public telephones)
6. Short and very black hair
7. Jovial style
8. Simplicity
9. Respect for the nature
10. Western name: Veronica
11. Architecture, Design, and Visual Programming
12. Wit

 

Ruth de Souza

1. Actress
2. Striking eyes
3. 1st Brazilian actress to be nominated for an international award (Venice Film Festival)
4. Sensitive and expressive acting
5. Studious
6. Head up
7. Strong and resistant
8. Determination
9. Recognition
10. Inspiration

Dorina Nowill

1. Lost sight at 17
2. Persevering, charitable and patient
3. Courageous and feisty
4. Paved the way for change (Braille Press)
5. Entrepreneur
6. “Winning in life is standing when everything seems to be shaken. It's fighting when everything seems adverse. It's accepting the irrecoverable. It is seeking a new path with energy, confidence and faith.”~ DORINA DE GOUVÊA NOWILL

 

Pencil Sketches

 

Digital Sketches

 

⁕ Final Version

 

Thanks for the course, Andrea Pippins! :]