While a famous saying tells us “A picture is worth a thousand words,” there are some designers who use typography to create portraits with the literal meaning of “typeface”. These typefaces represent the characteristics of the models in the portraits. Here is a list of mind-blowing works. Enjoy!
Lady Gaga | Skye Shettle
Bob Marley | Jonas Fleuraime
Self Portrait | Stacey Grove
Dalai Lama | yatu-ex
Lil Wayne | tbwachiat
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails | Maxdoming
Utada Hikaru Typo Portrait | Ashed-Dreams
Michael Jordan | PhreshSoldier
Mother Teresa | Dencii
Mahatma Gandhi | Dencii
Morgan Freeman | Straye-Close
William Shakespeare | Yelnoc
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